"The magnitude of Severus’s loss was minor in comparison to some, but the ache of it was an ever-present emptiness in his chest, a missing beat in his heart." <-- that's such a good description of grief and loss.

I'm enjoying this, and happily (or unhappily) I've never read Twelfth Night, so I have no clue what will happen!!! ;o)

Looking forward to it, red, and btw, your journal layout is really cool !