Thanks. I'm glad that it all worked for you. I'm a lot happier now that I know what all of canon is, so that I can work around it in stories. This was easier, almost, because I knew where all my markers were.
I've so wanted to write a younger!Severus story. I was totally inspired by Delta's Living Years, last year. I'm glad you liked my characterization of Severus. I think that you'd practically have to start at birth to make him trusting and sweet. You might not even be able to do it then. *g*