Fascinating look at blood politics, and I love the background you have here for Tobias. Quite a different take on Snape's childhood and family. :) And Yaxley is so complex, a lot...gentler and more protective than I would have predicted. Snape's suspicions and the way he runs mental rings around everyone here is perfectly IC, too. The Carrows are so creepy. *shudders* Great job overall.