well its been very fascinating and a real eye-opener (though i havent ever been able to think of anything to comment, due to lacking the appropriate brain power) and i now have to go and read the PoA read through. but first id just like to point out:

'"Ginny!"
It was Mrs Weasley, who had been sitting crying in front of the fire. She leapt to her feet, closely followed by Mr Weasley, and both of them flung themselves at their daughter.' (pg 241, english edition)