*head desk* Of course I forgot to leave a comment!
You already know I adore this story, but I just have to repeat that I love the fact that you made Severus so authentic. I had to smirk when Severus says 'family' (referring to his mom & dad) with an inflection that suggests "they’d be spending the holiday eating hippogriff liver while slathered in flesh-eating slug repellent". Damn, you can turn a phrase! *giggle* You make it clear that Severus feels anger, hurt, &, yes, love for his parents—even though they're toxic. And you took this dark material & added elements of humor, & made me cheer for Severus and his 'new' family, & love James and Al! Severus really is a wonderful son. Dual marriage proposals & identical rings FTW! ❤