Hello there, fallconsmate

I agree with you on the point that Severus was his own harshest critic with regards to his relationship with Harry. It's a real luck that Harry is as stubborn as they come, since that allowed him to keep on fighting until he finally defeated Severus' crippling insecurities.

I hope that road-trip of yours takes you somewhere really lovely. Have fun, my friend, and thanks, as always, for your beautiful comment. :D