What a moving tale. I was intrigued by the crossword puzzle clues, fascinated by the scenes of China and Severus's new 'home'. He somehow doesn't seem out of place in a world so calm and quiet, undisturbed. Yet he went out with a bang, gifting Al and Harry with things they could hold dear. I always love a Harry/portrait!Snape conversation and this didn't fail to deliver. A bittersweet read but I thoroughly enjoyed it.