(Anthony Stewart Head)

Buffy's mentor and surrogate father figure for as long as they've known each other, Rupert Giles passed over a hump where it looked like he'd outlived his purpose with her, and is now back as the mature influence in her life. 

More settled now in his role as Head Watcher of the reformed Council, Giles juggles his administrative duties with helping save the world on a regular basis once again, but with Buffy trying to deal with the events of 'Cradle,' what steps will he be forced to take to keep his Slayer in one piece?