Narnia Fic Challenge

Is it terrible that this mostly makes me feel very, very sad for Peter? It seems like he never gets the chance to be a child -- or rather, he never gives himself that chance, because his sense of duty won't let him. Which is very noble and all, and I'm sure he's content (and happy in his own way), but there is no feeling of joy or freedom here. Not even the magic of Narnia can free someone from self-imposed chains.