I think you are the only one to mention the difference implicit in the fact that Harry's Severus is Severus' favourite Severus rather than Harry's. You're right about it, of course. The fact that Severus himself likes this particular version of himself better than any other means he's managed to accept himself to a degree that I don't think he'd managed before, and is now all the happier for it. I'm sure Harry loves him best like this too, not because he's easier to handle this way, but because Severus himself is happier, and it shows.

I'm thrilled that you enjoyed this drabble, teryarel. Thanks, as always, for your kind and lovely comment. :)