This is one of those stories that makes me believe in Snape/Black as a viable pairing. Both of their characters come out to play and create that push/pull dynamic that is so 'them'. As others have said, I'm so glad that *someone* decided a teenager should not be solely responsible for saving the world and tracking down bits of a powerful Dark Wizard's soul. Dumbledore lost most of my respect over that -- honestly, all those experienced, adult order members sitting around, doing bugger all, and he sends three teenagers out. Thank you so much for fixing that.