1). Hee! Yes, I agree. He was never going to be easy to get along with, was he? :) 2). THANK YOU, THANK YOU! :) That is such a lovely compliment, you can't imagine how pleased I am. 3). Oh, yes, I never had a doubt in my mind that I'd turn him back. He's not the Snape we know and love if he stays as a teenager, I think. Plus, extra drama! :D
I agree, I was a bit light on grief. My fics do tend to lean towards humour rather than dwelling on things :)