This was such a feel-good story, just what I needed. And to complete the story's pleasure, I had a brief storm providing sound effects while I was reading! The rain hitting against the window, distant rolling of the thunder, they made for the perfect compliment to the mood of your story. And what do you know now - it sounds like it's over. :-) I like coincidences like that.
I feel all tingly from that Severus's embrace and kisses...I really liked this story! And your Merlin was very cool...was that one of those "if you want to find it but not take it, then you can see it" kind of thing that made Harry different? Or am I completely off...