I really wish I could gather my thoughts enough to give you a proper review. Alas, I can only say that I loved it. I've had this tab open since I finished the fic last night, and only this morning did it occur to me that the reason nobody'd heard of Slughorn is based on the wish! I enjoyed the AU and was particularly heartbroken by Harry's coming to terms with the 'new' Severus. Poor thing *pets him* Enjoyable read, great ride, nicely paced and it kept me guessing. Well done! ;)