oh yes, thank you! that does indeed clear up some things. well, I'm glad for teddy that his transformations is gonna be less of a strain than remus'. as to 'older snape'.. yeah, I probably like it best, because a) it's in canon and b) it's another problem or difficulty they have to get over... but that doesn't mean I hate young snape story, I just have to be in the mood for them haha