Thank you for this wonderful story. I love how mature and wise Harry is now, how he has learned to show respect and understanding, how he learns to speak Severus' language. It is a Harry I can believe in, and that reminds me of him in The Deathly Hallows, when he suddenly stops being the reckless hot-head to become a wise strategist.
I also love the restraint with which you tell the story, which creates a muted atmosphere, where feelings are deep but not shouted from the mountain tops. I'm looking forward to the reveal!