Re Seamus and Lavender: I was trying to create a 'double-take' moment, you know, where you have to look twice before what you saw truly sinks in. Not sure if it worked though. And no, Seamus did not kill Lavender, nor leave the bruises on her body.

How I wish I could draw things out. *sighs* This is the longest thing I've written, even if it is in parts.