I know that, in putting together a reaction post a series of reaction posts, I am beginning to come to terms with The End in a way I just swore I was happy to avoid doing. But I also know that if I don't take the time now to describe what I am thinking and how I am feeling, I will regret it. So, with a heavy heart, I begin the journey.

( Part one: a prologue, if you will. General reaction and current emotional state. Contains some very small spoilers, and a bunch of things which could lead you to figure out who might survive and who might not, but no actual plot-related commentary. That's for Part two. )