This is just lovely. Severus' voice/the overall tone, is exactly what I'm always looking for in victorian books -- it encompases the sense of propriety mixed with a quality of intimacy. I'm really in awe of your ability here : ) And Albus is the perfect balance of his meddling self and the role of a servant -- I actually liked him, and I don't usually in fics, I admit. Great job, thanks for sharing!