wow, just wow
Awesome story. Really a joy and delight to read. I love how much thought and care went into this story, and research--created an incredibly rich tapestry to play in. And the characterizations were just great. I love that Harry was a mature adult with all of the complexities that living 40 some years with a marriage, successful career and kids gave him. And I love that Snape watched him do all of that, maturing as well until they could actually come together as equals, fully realized.
I loved the completions: between Lily and Severus, between Tobias and Severus, between Eileen and Severus, and between Al and Harry. Really great to see.
The grand reunion at Dumbledore's was also a great scene--somehow it didn't seem like the Maruauders had really matured much, and I loved that Harry chose Severus over all of them. I liked that James held back--a really young man in comparison to his son, who had become a much greater man than he ever had a chance to be. And Albus up to his old manipulations, and Severus not letting him get away with anything.
And finally the grand adventure and quest was just great--well plotted and paced--just incredible work.