But when, at the end of his second week of residence, Fred-the-dragon had shed his skin—moulting in a flurry of crimson and flame—and had looked Severus straight in the eye as if expecting him to follow suit, he’d decided the beast had to go.

Today.

I remembered this scene, for some reason, and had to find the story - of course I didn't remember the name of it.  But Shefa-Snape-Luna worked in a Google search.  This is FUNNY.  And endearing and charming and even a bit whimsical.

So what if stories don't spring into your head fullly formed?  The agony of moulting the dragon skin is part of the creative process.  Keep creating.  You Are a Writer. 

A menagerie seems to be a perfect fit for Luna, I'm glad she and Severus are happy together.

That was fabulous. I love reading Luna and Severus and that was really lovely.

Lovely.  Luna and a menagerie are a natural match, and Luna has always seemed to me such a healing character.  I love seeing more of her.  Thank you.

This made my heart swell with love, hope, appreciation, and something else undescribable. It was a great way to start the day. Luna is one of my favorite characters, but not one that I usually imagine with Severus. Your portrayal was a joy to read.

This, oh, it's lovely!  I like the idea of the Menagerie calling to people, bringing them to itself by helping them love another creature.  I have to wonder if Ollivander's does the same thing, though i doubt that's a part of this story.  But the story we're in is more than enough.  It feels good, complete, and warm. Even if this isn't a one-shot, it has a nice feeling of finality.

Ah I thought it might be you.  I was thinking this story is written it that wonderful way the other story was.  That was very entertaining.  I've never read a SS/LL sory.  That was wonderful.