Very satisfying chapter. I was thinking that it sets up a dilemma for Harry but you avoid that by making the Harry in this world a year younger. He can save this Ginny, but without knowing that he may be condemning Sirius in the other reality! Of course, had Snape stayed longer.... One wonders if the other Dumbledore will give up HIS Harry. He knows the prophecy...or is this a prophecy less world? So many questions! I am glad that Harry at least got to choose the world that gave him a family, without feeling as though he were neglecting his saving people thing.
I understand why Harry wants to stay in this reality, but I guess I'm surprised that Snape wouldn't be getting cold feet by now. At first, he was desperately trying to believe this was his Harry, but I suppose I figure he's such a realist that he will begin to realize this really isn't his Harry--and to realize that even someone this close can't really replace his son.
I think it works that Harry went back a year, because he figures he can do something positive in this reality by staying and protecting Ginny and the school. But I wonder why he's not concerned about his Ron and Hermione if he suddenly disappears.
Won't Harry's friends miss him if he never shows up in his original reality? Good chapter and I hope there's more soon!
Author's Response: Yes... they will, I realize that. That's why I'm going to have to answer some questions later on — Not really anytime soon, but they will be answered as best I can :-) Thanks for your review!
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