If you plan to spring to your feet and run out of here screaming that I covert (btw, covet?) your lily-white arse, at least try to wait until after I’m done with my story.

LMAO. I'm really enjoying the balance between past and present here, especially the flashes to Draco at the end. Well, okay, maybe enjoying isn't the best word choice right there, but I love it as a stylistic element. ^_^