oh my word. That was... that was... oh goodness. I love the use of the painting, and I surprisingly loved the first point of view as well. That's actually the first time I've made it through all the way with a first pov for Harry, so congrats! Guh, I LOVE dark!Harry so much. his twisted need, the way he convinces himself that this is what they both want. I liked how it was almost up for interpretation as to if this was what Lily really did secretly want, if the portrait had read her desires as well or if it was all Harry's. And OH MY GOSH, ALBUS WATCHING!!!!!! I want one of Albus and Harry now - or unf, Albus following in his father's footsteps with Lily. Or all three. So wrong, but I love it. This is amazing.