Yes, your criticism is valid. This IS a tying up of loose ends for these characters. I cannot write anymore with these two. I made a vow that if I never wrote another piece of HP fanfiction, I would write this story. I feel very strongly about the last book was written and what I consider major lapses. Instead of creating this sock puppet relationship between Gellert and Albus, I wish she had focused on the resolution of Albus' relationship with Snape, because there really is an entire novel there, or certainly at least something that would have related to Harry and his relationship with Snape and Snape's relationship with Lily. THIS plot arc needed to be dealt with and was addressed in a few measely flashback scenes. Anyway, I had to address that. And I needed the slower first half to support the second half. I realized that when I started writing it and hoped people would stick with it. Thanks for reading!