So many fun little character lines in this:

"What in the bloody fucking hell is a basilisk doing at Hogwarts?"

I *adore* when Sirius demands an explanation for canon.

you will certainly wish to be a party to the...dissection of the noble if ill-managed beast?"

Omg I want to see that! Or at least read the report. I bet some magical paleontologist went into fits of glee at this discovery.

LOVED Severus all through this. Perfect balance of take-charge and insecurity.

Sirius laid a large hand on his thin shoulder, and he lifted his chin a little.

Love moments between Sirius and Draco. I haven't read the epilogue yet, but I think I'm going to really really look forward to a post-Y2 Riverhouse.

And I know her...she likes order.

Here I noticed the similarities between Tonks and Padma.