The twins: I like how they were planning on buying Zonko's.

Hermione: her reaction to Ron almost dying … what can I say? I am a sucker for that sort of thing. Ron muttering her name has less impact on me, but it still makes me happy. In a terribly cheesy way.

Ron: I wonder whether almost dying is what made him realise that he did not want to waste time on Lavender. His happiness that McLaggen is universally despised is also oddly heartwarming.

His "I love you, Hermione" is also wonderfully casual. I like that. It is not like in Hollywood films.

Luna: I love her commentary.

Voldemort: I wonder why his eyes flash scarlet when he is looking at the future horcruxes. is it an effect of his already having split his soul? It is clear that the dark arts (or possibly just the horcruxes) have a very physical effect.

Draco: Myrtle's comments suggest that Legolas is right in supposing Draco is not as confident as he pretends to Snape. He is afraid and alone. Although a description of Draco as "sensitive" is a little surprising. It is interesting, though. And it does fit with the idea of his persona as a mask attempting to cover deep insecurities.

Tonks: all right, so her worry for Lupin in a little endearing, but I am still not convinced.