This was just so incredibly well-written. The pacing is wonderful and I love the way you developed Snape's relationship with Harry - in all his forms. This fic had me on an emotional roller coaster from start to finish. The contrast between light and dark and hope and despair never let up once in this this gripping drama. I was both exhilarated and exhausted when I finished reading.
Like everyone else, I'll never be able to forget the mental image of Severus becoming a sheath for the sword, or the dramatic way Harry removed it. Brilliant. And the visual of Snidget!Harry making a nest in Severus' hair is really just too precious and adorable for words. Lovely work, you two!