-chuckle- Obviously, Ron's still not learned to think before speaking (and learning that'll do a lot to matrue him) and managed to totally sink Albus' efforts (then again, I doubt Albus realizes all the changes that have taken place). I enjoyed the various vignette's here and I have to wonder how Molly's going to respond to Harry being bonded to both Hermione and Gabrielle with Ginny left out "in the cold"? If she had any plans to get Harry's money after matching him and Ginny, it could be amusing to watch her reactions and, if she's intemperate enough, the response to any howler she sends Harry. I rather suspect that both Remus and Tonks may be moving soon to France (imagine Dumbles' reaction if/when Tonks tells him that she's moving 'cause she got a better job offer from the French aurors? Heh, I rather suspect that might even get Madame Bones looking into just WTF is going on here and *that* would not be at all good for Dumbles' schemes.
Bratling, did you notice that fifth year has already passed and the story is now in the summer before sixth year?