What a lovely story! Forced bonding is one of my kinks, so I was excited to see this story. You created a very interesting situation for both Severus and Harry with the marriage contract, and I adored Rigel (everyone should have a personal adviser like him). I have to say that I really did like the relationship between Bill and Severus. They were close without being lovers (although I could sense some tension - or was I reading too much into it), and they really get each other. I also liked the hint of Bill/Pansy.