Wow. That family can be stifling. They all have such ... presence. Great job in showing that; it sucks us right in and makes us weep when we reach the end, realizing there's no more (unless you have a huge writing frenzy hidden somewhere). I pity the person who walks into the room where the Snape family is -- especially if that person doesn't have a strong sense of self. Maud's very soothing, though. She helps create a nice balance in that whirlwind.


And Margot's intriguing. What exactly are her plans? Should I know them? If not, can I? =)