I'm glad you caught the scheming and behavior that is reminiscent of another. *coughs and does a vbg back at you* I like to think that's why Harry named Al as he did -- that same interminable spirit.
Thank you so much for your review. I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I was/am completely enamored with Al and jumped at the chance to write him for this fest. He's impossibly adorable and I just love when he can interact with Severus.
P.S. You have the best avatars. I especially loved this one and just want to squish it.