This fic is too perfect, the angst in it is mixed with just the right amount of tenderness. Snape is his old snarky self at the end and still the open elf that harry loves, and manages to convey to Harry that his submission doesn't have to mean slavery in the way Harry is thinking.
The whole thing is brillant, and triple pluses for pointed ear-elf kink. The only thing wrong with this fic is its finished. I wish I could immerse myself in this world some more sighs. It is however quite self-contained and nicely finished. Though I am disappointed in Dumbeldore too, I can't believe he thought Harry was actually thinking he wanted to keep Snape slavishly submissive. Grr