You know? I never realized that this story could be easily read as Severus leaving Harry behind at Hogwarts while he goes off to find himself or something, until I read your comment. I was going for a different version altogether, though, ada: Severus isn't leaving Harry behind at Hogwarts. He is leaving Hogwarts to be with Harry... ;D

Thanks, as always, for taking the time to both read and review. Your comment helped me see an entire different interpretation to this drabble and that is always fascinating. :)