As a reader, I really appreciate how through your explanations are of the reasons/magical theory behind the events. That's something I often find lacking in stories I read. I also really appreciate the trigger warnings.

Also, the last line of this paragraph made me smile: Then there was the advanced Occlumency that Severus had taken. Only a few healers or Aurors took that course of study. It allowed one to enter the mind of the mad or the dying without being caught up in it. Severus actually had no idea if Dumbledore had that skill. It was rare. As rare as Animagi.

I wonder when Severus will figure it out? Actually, I can't wait until Remus sees "Snuffles" for the first time. I'm guessing it will be an all-out explosion, but you never know.

Unfortunately for my sleeping habits, you're taking this story in a really interesting direction :) You should stop that so I can get some rest sometime soon... ;)

Cheers!