Wonderful! I think, after so many years, that Hogwarts is sentient, too, and this story line was perfectly played out to highlight the wonderful magic that drew me to Harry Potter. I loved the details that were included about the Sorting Hat, the portraits, and the staunch defending of Severus as headmaster.
Your Harry is awesome here; mature, yet still young without being stupid. Severus and Harry's coming together was brilliantly sexy and superb. I truly enjoyed this one and was disappointed when it ended. Thanks for sharing, darling!