Another excellent chapter from you.
I hope Albus actually learns his lesson in this story. Obviously not right away. Maybe by the second half of second year? Or the first half of third year? I don't mind Albus-bashing, but you do it in every story that I've read so far (if there's another story you don't bash Albus in, point me to it).
I don't know that I have a favorite part of the story. Seeing Albus being showed up was fun. Pirate!Hermione was pretty funny, esp when everybody didn't react to her. The Invincible Technomage v the basilisk was good.
Dang it! Why must you write so many good scenes?