What an awesome story. I really love the world you created -- the what-if of a world ruled by an aging dark lord. I especially like that it's not overturned at the end, that Snape and harry must simply carve out their own piece of happiness within it. There's so many things I liked about it, but I think it's your take on Lucius, Draco, and Snape that I like best. Lucius is much more how I imagine him than he's usually portrayed -- a man who is prejudiced, and not 'good', but also not 'evil'. Snape's 'half-blood prince' role is great, and Evil!Draco is terrifying in his calousness. Great story all around, thanks for sharing!