Well, all the good ratings are used up and I refuse to give a bad rating 'cause it's undeserved.
Moving on to the chapter, it's definitely a introspective one and it appears that Albus, along with Severus and his House, is starting to acquire a small amount of discretion and some form of wisdom (it's not quite "The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom" as the Bible has it, but it's definitely a fear that has them re-examining things and realizing truths they've wanted to avoid).
Severus does seem disturbed that he's loosing control on so many levels and I can't feel sorry for him. 'Twill be interesting to see if he manages to control himself.
I did enjoy the hint that things aren't as cozy as they were 'tween Harry & Ron, and I'll be the deeper relationship 'tween Harry & Hermione has Ron annoyed and affronted, too.
I'm looking forward to more of this story.