I know what you mean about "more true Snarry", but the bloody man just would NOT co-operate. I originally wanted the two of them to have that 'no touching' sex that I once read about in the novel Shibumi by Trevanian, but the man called in Blaise and ...
No, I do not have better control of my characters. Most especially Snape. The man has a mind of his own, let me tell you!
I am delighted that you like it so much in spite of Snape's refusals to shag Harry.