Holy be-Jesus! I'm really in complete awe of the intricacy of this story. It really is like a completed puzzle. You have Wormtail's payment to Harry and a really (damn) good explanation for that silver hand of his. You've got a mature Ron...something that I think a lot of people wouldn't mind seeing, because he IS a good guy - and I think JKR likes him, so this is something that could definately develop from his character.
And then, of course, is the entire concept of the pendulum. I'm not even going to ask how long it took to come up with something so original and to make it fit (with complete sense) into this story. I truly feel that you are by far one of the most talented writers on this site...And this story is a testament to the style of HP that we all love; descriptive, full of action, choosing our fates, and love.
I'm very impressed and am so happy that I took the time (well over an hour - and I have to get up for work in the morning) to read this.
Great job!!!
Sarah
PS - loved Harry's last line; made my heart swell!