You say, "Here's my dilemma about Canon and book seven: if Snape lives then I'd personally want Harry to live also - no matter how maimed they both are. I seem to have this need to have both seeing as I think they are two sides to one coin.", amd I agree with you. Totally. As much of a git as Harry was in book 6 (I really disliked him), and as convinced as I am that he 'is', in some sense, the last Horcrux, I would be happy if he survived, and I'm hoping Rowling can pull it off. After all, he is only a kid, and he's been through hell and back in many ways. He deserves some happiness. But I can't imagine his future; I will have to wait for J.K. Rowling to do that, and hope she doesn't disappoint us. One thing I will say: Harry killed the horcrux in himself the moment he risked his life for Snape. It was not necessary for him to actually die in order to win that victory - at least, not in my mind. I hope I'm not wrong.

I'm very glad you enjoyed the story and found it convincing, and I'd be interested to hear what you think of the others in the series (you'll have gathered this is primarily a Potter blog!)

Thanks again for your comments.