Very funny, Scotty. Now beam down my clothes (a bumper sticker I saw once).
THAT WAS HYSTERICAL! When Harry puts his foot in it, he really puts his foot in it! I'm surprised he didn't just escape altogether!
I was wondering if Harry and Tonks were going to "get together." I think the blow about the compulsion charm has him a bit spooked, so he doesn't want to rush anything. Also, Harry's worries about Susan are probably in his way too. He's got Gabby and his Main Squeezes worked out, so that's a load off.
Now that Tonks and Harry are working on the DWD drills, it sounds like their first--er--encounter might take place during a practice session. High energy, lots of concentration, magic rolling off Harry (and perhaps Tonks) in waves, sweaty bodies, heavy breathing... nevermind.
So Ron rubs Tonks the wrong way, huh? It appears Ron rubs MANY people the wrong way, but he has hope. Luna stepped in and made him change his ways. She's shown him that his attitude cost him Hermione and damned near his friendship with Harry. But if she doesn't straighten him out, maybe Lavender can.
Anyway... I'm excited to see how all of this shakes out. Make the chapters as long or short as you need to to keep the story flowing without rushing it. We, your faithful readers, shall LIVE. Keep up the good work, though!
Sheila