Does the author have it out for mothers/mother-like figures? That's the second one that we have seen in a backstory that has died.
On a more serious note, finding out last chapter that there is some sort of feeling that is going to bring them together is interesting. I am guessing that this loop will involve the other members of the party he had as a result of them having the same feeling as Lauro and seeking Albus out. Maybe this is the loop where they can finally break through and save Fiona.
