Haha, of course I did! It was wonderfully done and has so many of the things I adore in fic. *hugs it more*
No, you're right, he really is! Deep down inside, he is. That's where all the bitterness comes from. He just wants to love and be loved, and you've given that to him with Harry. *hugs you for making him (and me!!) happy* : ) Hehe.
And yay, I'm glad you made yourself happy!! That's always a plus, haha.