Even though I am not a BDSM fan, I found myself drawn into this story. Harry so very clearly needs these experiences, and Silence is very good at giving him exactly what he needs. I was hoping for confirmation that Severus was Silence and perhaps for more resolution before the end (I am one of those annoying readers who like things tied up with a bow by the end, lol) but this works, too. It does allow us readers to fill in the blanks on our own. :)