I LOVED this!! Your story embracing Snape's love for Lily rather than denying it turned out to be so beautiful, rather than strange. I loved how Snape became more tender towards Harry as the time passed, one hopes Harry might eventually be happy enough to be *himself* with Snape all the time... But I'm glad you didn't make it end like that, as I thought you might. I thought all the descriptions of making the potion were lovely too, and poor Harry sitting through it all getting so nervous! Thank you for such a wonderful story! :-D