OMG Severus the Jesuit, how incredibly perfect. I really didnt think I'd get as into this as I did, kudos to your skills, Ms. Femme. (*mirth* I have ended up saying that alot all through the games)
Beautiful evocation of character. the plot was astonishingly well woven, detailed and fascinating. I was born catholic, into a family that left the church in a rage before I was 5. I have these iridescent memories of the mass, the latin, the beautiful clothing, the incense, saints and candles. Music, too! It's given me my lifelong love of ritual.
I adore that it was the Blessed Mother and Sara who blessed Severus with his 'magic.' Our Lady has been a primary protector of mine since a 1990 'visitation.' And I have come close to visiting les trois Maries my last few trips to France.
I am just going to live with this story in my heart for a few days. I have been awash in great fic for the past few months, and this one I want to keep close for a while.