Sigh. That was lovely. As always. Harry's newfound snarkiness cracked me up, and I loved the way they worked together. I thought that the symmetry of their paths was also very well crafted. I really liked how they each demonstrated their stubbornness in their approaches to the year, and yet they both were able to genuinely grow from unfair situations. It made their new friendship feel plausible in a day.

And this line:

“That looks nothing like me,” Draco said flatly, affronted. “And I certainly hope that you aren’t that ugly naked.”

is so perfectly Draco. It made me giggle.