I do try to update regularly! *wails*

:D

As regards "on account" -- well, that's been discussed elsewhere. It is slightly formal for a twelve year old, but then Harry has gone from being an underdeveloped eight year old to an overly mature pre-teen...*laughs*

So Neville gets to take two familiars to Hogwarts. Uhhh... well it is your story but there may be a complication or two with that part.

Well, not necessarily. I've always wondered why an owl was considered a familiar, given that it's mostly a postal device :D It'll probably spend most of its time at the Tonks residence...

Do they call them "bellhops" in England or Spain? I always called them porters but maybe that's just my Aussie upbringing.

Well, I've called them that....*shrugs* It may ring untrue. *will have britpicker take note*

I'm actually surprised that Dumbledore was so indiscreet to mention the suspicions of Hagrid in front of the other teachers.

I imagine most of them would know, though. That's the kind of thing that gets around. "Why was Hagrid expelled?" "Well, it's very mysterious, but..."

Thanks for the thoughtful comments -- I always like to get a bit of concrit!