Well! Another fine chapter. Harry got to be with his friends, the order has tried to snatch him, Jones and Bryant owe Harrry...BIG TIME! Dumbledore got thoroughly stomped on, Bones is firmly in Harry's corner, Umbitch is likely headed for prison, Fudge is eequally likely, on his way out, and Dumbles got shitfaced. All in all a very good day.
Dumbledore's apology seems more a well crafted lure than anything else. Yes, he may regret his actions, but I really don''t think he'd allow Harry out from under his thumb. He's been playing this game for far too long to just give it up. (Of course, I'm paranoid, so that may explain it. grinns) A nice wrap-up all around. So when's dessert? Alorkin