So, can we just delete the last...300 pages or so of OotP and put this in its place? =) I adored this! Thank you so much! Sorry it took me so long to actually comment - it's been a long day, lol. I especially liked how their relationship developed independent of everyone else, and that ending, of course, was priceless. I love how this story shows what a little bit of maturity on Harry's part, and understanding on Severus's, might have done to change the course of the entire war. *sigh* Pity they're such stubborn, angry boys in canon. Thanks again!