Who is the barman at the Hog's Head?

[arioth1]

No: HPFGUIDX 74234

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "dadrucchi" <dadrucchi at y...> 
wrote:
> In Ootp At the Hog's Head, it is mentioned that Harry recognised 
the 
> barman from the Hog's Head from somewhere, but wasn't sure where.
> 
> My theory is that it's Aberforth, DD's brother.>
SNIP
> Just a random, semi-logical ranting seeking feedback.
> 
> Waddya think?
> 
> dadruchi

That was my exact thought after reading the description or the barman 
in OOP.  It seemed to coincidental that he looked familiar to Harry 
though he'd never set foot in that place before.  Right away I 
went "Ooh, Aberforth!"  I wonder what part he'll play in the 
forthcoming books.  The reference was too deliberate for the 
character not to come up again in the future.

Arioth