Wow. This story bowled me over, Mystery Author. I love your Pomona, her kindness and sensibleness, her generosity, sweet sexiness and her ability to call Severus out when he crosses the line - no wonder he falls for her!
As for him, I love how you don't gloss over his shortcomings, but show him as still someone worthy of love and care, who grows and prospers under Pomona's gentle hands and the sunshine of the love she has for him.
Thank you for the happy ending, too - it always makes me happy when Severus not only survives, but gets to have some peace and happiness when all is said and done. Lovely job, Mystery Author!