For those who got past the door

[lavaluvn]

> 
> --- dudemom_2000 <dudemom_2000 at y...> wrote:
> 
> > Seems to me it must be Alberforth - Dumbledore's
> > brother! Finally, 
> > we will be introduced to him.
> 
> I tend to agree with Aberforth, although I suppose it
> could end up being an as-yet-unknown Weasley relative
> (I'm going by the tawny hair). But it would make sense
> if it were Aberforth, especially since I think
> Dumbledore (and therefore his brother also) is the
> Heir of Gryffindor.
> 
> Sara
> 
> 

But haven't we already been introduced to Aberforth (indirectly)?
OOTP US ed p336 
"The barman ... was a grumpy-looking old man with a great deal of 
long gray hair and beard.  He was tall and thin and looked vaguely 
familiar to Harry."  DOesn't sound at all like the lion man, but 
does sound like Dumbledore's black sheep (goat?) brother.  Someone 
new, it must be.
Andromeda