* Sorry Dumbledore, looks like old tom gets the world cos harry caught a cold!

Abe grinned. “Try again.”

“You work at the Hog’s Head,” he blurted.

“Right in one. I keep an eye on things for Al during the school year. You’d be surprised how much people reveal if you slip ‘em a pint or two,” he said, grinning. “What can I get you, lad?”

Harry glanced at the fully stocked bar. “Firewhiskey?”

“I’m almost seventeen, just a few more weeks,” he reasoned.

“Then ask me again in a few more weeks.

Finnaly. Something positive. I'm getting tired of all the death, nightmares, and general negative things that have been happening. I want to see some retaliation, learning, training, something. Mabey it will happen now.

When does the training start for the others?

I'm also curious at the lack of interaction between Harry and Ginny.  It almost seems like you are setting them up to break up.  There is none of the tightness that you have had previously, even with Harry finally telling her he loved her.

The idea of a trip to the beach is really good.  I hope you are not going to ruin the rest of the summer with anoter attack.

I needed a break from my crazy schedule and decided to take a vacation with Harry. Lovely chapter. Poor Harry. His past just trips him up so often because the Weasleys and Hermione don't understand what it was like for him. I mean, they think they do, but they don't *really*.

Really liked the image of Sirius spending time there with Aberforth as well. Nice to imagine!

“I didn’t do it on purpose, you idiot,” he gasped, when he could finally speak again.

This is typical Harry!  LOL

Finally!....a chapter that doesn't leave me wanting to hex the heck out of the author or the characters on Harry's behalf.  In fact, I'm sitting here feeling all warm and fuzzy inside because he's getting such a needed break and time to recouperate. Even the wave-diving mishap didn't cause too much alarm because of whom he was swimming with; I'm rather looking forward to the swim lesson sessions, too.  I bet he'll be much smarter about learning and applying the sun-block spell the next time he goes to the beach!  Glad that Mrs. Weasley is around to sort things out. 

This is a beautifully written chapter and a wonderful one to contemplate in the few minutes before drifting off to sleep. 

Ohhhh! Looking forward to the next chapter!!!!  I can't wait!!! And a drinking scene is allways a pleasant change to a depressing scene. Anyways, amazing work, as usual!!

Hope the new year makes your hopes and dreams come true!

~Maria~

Loved the chapter!  One of the best so far.  I found myself laughing out laugh and then worried that you were really gonna drown Harry. Being unwell in bed it was wonderful to escape to Abe and Cordelia’s holiday home for a while and I swear that you conjured the scene so well I could almost feel the sand between my toes.  Poor Harry, sunburn and nearly drowning all in one chapter.  Liked the way you had Abe with a library full of CDs.  Methinks he be dyslexic?  Curious to know the story behind the picture of the goat too.  And I liked the way Ginny liked Harry’s bum!  Thanks for your reviews of my fic Book of Ages, much appreciated.  Fiona

Hahaha - yes, I think that Harry would very much like Ginny in a bikini LOL!!! The scenes in the bathroom and on the beach were wonderfully written, so heartwarmingly funny and fluffy whilst still managing to feel right and natural.

When I first read about going to Aberforth I had visions of a little cottage in Wales or Scotland, just above a little pebble beach - this certainly was a lot better (LOL!) and it's probably just what Harry needs right now, along with a sunblock charm - that had me in stitches! Obviously Harry needs to additional education in household spells.

It is a true pleasure to read your story and Fridays just can't come quick enough. Thank you for taking the time and effort for updating so diligently, it is very much appreciated. Also a big thank you for writing  and sharing this wonderful story.

Will u let a tsunami wave come to where thay r staying??????????

It seems sad to me that never had the chance to go to the sea.Any way I like this chapp very much.Please Update soon.

BYE

Vinaya

This was a nice change of pace, although it's a bit of a wrench to see Harry so clueless about things that his friends from normal, loving families are aware of without conscious thought.  It really brings home the fact that the effects of the Dursleys will show up in unforeseen ways for years to come.

I'll admit that Drunk!Harry isn't some one that I've been hoping for, but maybe the boys need the release.  Or might we see some cracks in their state of denial?

Yes, and I think they will.  Harry is very resilient, but I think there has to be some scars.

Sorry you don't like Drunk!Harry, but it's only one scene and I'm rather fond of it.  Much more on the fluff side than anything angsty.

“Yeah, but Fred and George aren’t over there gawking at Ginny.” Well, I should hope not, Ron!

It was rather poignant to me, to see all of the things that kids who grew up in normal homes assumed Harry would know, but he didn't.  Poor boy. 

I like Abe--he's pretty cool. 

Lol, I love Drunk!Harry and you write him so well! Just as long as he doesn't do anything that would get him in trouble with Ginny, it's all good! Are you going to let the Weasley girl and Hermione have fun as well? Personally I think Drunk!Harry would have nothing on Drunk!Hermione, lol. I really enjoyed this chapter. Poor, awkward Harry worried about his knobby knees! Still, I always find it reassuring that none of the HP main characters are romance novel-gorgeous on top of everything else!

this is so awesome. i have a feeling that this will be one of the best stories i have ever read i do hope you add more soon

I’ve been reading your work since you were still posting PoE on FF.net, but I’ve never reviewed. I just have to say that I love this so far! The trip and the beach was really much needed and I’m looking forward to the next chapter. Drunk!Harry is always fun and I’m kinda hoping that something embarrassing will happen to him.