Thank you!  I've tried to get inside the mind and heart of each character so that the reader can feel what they feel.  I think that even minor troubles can be wrenching if you can truly understand what it means to the person, and the greatest tragedies can leave you unmoved if you DON'T understand what it means to the person.

I'm dealing with a never-ending cold and too many hours at work, but I will update soon.  :)

Thanks!  I liked the fact that the shared Patronus made sense as a protection but was also something very personal for these characters.  And I've been working on including more descriptive detail in my chapters, so I'm happy to hear that you're getting clear images of the scenes.  :)

Yes, this Harry has a doe Patronus.  It's mentioned way back in chapter 1 or 2.  That was also where I established the timeline as near the end of PoA.  But I posted those chapters in December, so it's understandable you forgot.  One of the pitfalls of posting one chapter at a time. 

Voldemort didn't have all the dementors at his control at this point, but I imagined a few rogue ones converted before they all flocked to his side.  I can't think why Voldemort wouldn't let Wormtail out of his sight...maybe I'm forgetting something.  Wormtail was essentially his only footsoldier at this point, other than Nagini.  (Random thought: where was Nagini all the years V was gone?  Chillin' at the beach?)

Thank you for reviewing!