I love Slughorn's viewpoint, full of apt details that make him feel very real. And Albus calling him "Sluggy" makes me smile, but again it strikes me as completely true.
Most of all, though, in Horace's opinion, Albus was spectacular.
I just love the fact that Horace has this huge crush on Albus. It's really sweet! Also, I really like his musings on the Minerva/Severus affair.
Horace felt both old and infirm, and young and naive.
Just lovely. And ooh, I love the way you've woven the Felix Felicis in here.
Your Slughorn is so very sweet - I love the observation about how on the rare occasions when sex has been available, he's been the one in charge, and now he's all shy because he isn't.
The illustration is lovely! And completely bears out Horace's view of Albus's body. *g*
I love the way you timed it, too, so that the sexual climax comes just before the emotional one. And awww, for a happy afterlife ending!