THANK YOU for such a beautiful, beautiful piece of writing!
After reading this twice and then lurking around for two or three days, I think I really should let you know that I'm simply floored. I am wholly unqualified to review and frankly have no idea where to even begin gushing, but this is without question one of my favorite Snarrys, you are on the top of my favorite fanfiction authors list, and I wanted to offer at least a shout-out. The story is fantastic (who could resist an Occlumency lesson set-up for a story?), but much, much more than that, your writing. *dies* Your writing is chocolate, rich dark chocolate with creamy caramel ganache and drops of heaven mixed in. And bits of almond that crunch a bit when you least expect it. I love your writing. If not for the sake of diversity, then I would want every single story I ever read to be written in that writing. Lol, I know I'm laying it on thick, but in all honesty, that was my reaction three days ago when I first read this, and it remains my reaction now. I can't really explain it, and I have no idea if anyone else would even agree with me. But those Occlumency scenes, woven with effortless sensual brutality, are as perfect as writing gets for me.
Oops, clearly I do know how to gush, just with no passing resemblance to coherence, or sense probably. I better shut up before I'm struck by a lightning bolt. You can bet I'll be lurking permanently from here on!