*beams with pleasure* I keep feeling compelled to address the unfinished business between these characters, even if it means diverging from canon. I adore them both, especially Snape, and some of that must have rubbed off on the fic - despite all the punishment I meted out. It thrills me to know that I got them right.
And by all means, rec this if you want. You're paying me a tremendous compliment, you know. Thank you so very much!