Well done...you definitely achieved that Gothic feel. Dursley was so evil (shudders), and I loved the way you incorporated the additional characters. So heartwrenching, Severus' almost instant love for Harry, but his fears of leading him into further danger. Of course, he rescues Harry in the end. I liked the Neville tidbit at the end, but felt a little confused. Wasn't Neville around in the earlier part of the story? Or was Snape (and Harry) seeing the actual ghost? Anyway, great read!