My biggest regret with this story is that it took me two days to read and I am having trouble remembering where all the wonderful little tidbits are in the story that I wanted to comment on. :0
Now - if that is my biggest problem, I am a very happy camper! This was wonderfully crafted, and yes, a woman does make an excellent "bard". You've proven that time and again.
I loved the way you kept coming back to love, and what it means and takes to be real. It was in some of those spots that I wanted so badly to underline and comment on, but didn't as I wanted to just keep reading. I think your Harry was brilliant.
Thank you for distracting me from the work I should have been doing!!