An incredible blending of fairytale elements with the Harry Potter-verse. It reminded me very much of the children's fairy tales I used to read when I was young. There were cruel relatives, a secret guardian, a dark forest, difficult challenges, and, of course, evildoers. I particularly loved the wonderful relationship between Harry and Snape, devoid of the usual animosity and recriminations. Altogether, this was an immensely enjoyable story. Very well-crafted. Bravo!