So from clues in episode 1 we see Giles portrayed as a typically intelligent kind of guy. He is a librarian, from a big museum in England, and displays that he has knowledge on the slayer. This kind of shows us he will be the Watcher; the source of wisdom and not the active side-kick fighting with Buffy.
In episode 1, Buffy refuses her duties, which, if continued, would put Giles out of a job. Giles is than forced to push the issue to convince Buffy to accept her duties, and she eventually accepts her destiny. Because of Giles's going beyond his role to convince Buffy, an opening was created for their relationship to become more than straight business (if things would have been easy and if Buffy would have accepted her duties from the beginning, it would have been easier for the two to just have a "business" relationship).
Some, including the council, believe a close bond between Giles and Buffy is not beneficial, and the council uses this as reason to relieve Giles of his watcher duties. The other standpoint here is that a father-daughter relationship means Giles will take better care of Buffy. Now you all will have to wait to read my paper to hear my opinion on things.... Muahahahaha!
The way you are describing Giles shows that he will have much to deal with Buffy because she is young and outgoing. It is probably for the best that their relationship be close so that there are no trusting issues. Even with the belief of the council, Giles does must fulfill his role as watching over Buffy.
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