When I read about the meaning of the drabble's title, I immeditely thought of long words, and was wondering about this, since I never thought that Severus would have trouble with tree-or-more-syllables-words.

Uh, well. I never would have guessed that... But I should have, knowing Severus. He doesn't have problems with loanwords or uncommon expressions. But with those short ones, that carry one's heart and soul in them. Like a simple 'promise'. But Harry wouldn't be himself, if he wouldn't be able to extract the dance/word/truth from his Severus. ;)

Thank you, dear pekeleke, for this most wonderful present! I was so suprised to read your message. Since I'm not much of a parties-person (and have cought a nasty cold on top), I just spent a quiet day - well, I kind of think that Severus would have had a rather similar birthday... Anyway, thank you from the bottom of my heart for your kind birthday whishes, for this sweet story, for taking the time to write it and for gifting it to me! *hugs* Thankyouthankyou!! ^^