SINKING Ships, characterizations

[ameliagoldfeesh]

	First off I'd like to state again that I'm not a shipper...so I"m 
a bit embarrassed this is my second post in a row that has shipping
in the subject.  In fact I'm basically a LANDLUBBER when it comes to 
the students- I liked how on the main list Tabouli brought up the
topic of future and past speculation- I enjoy the past speculation or 
backstory speculations of characters but if I see a ship post
referring to the students I'll groan to myself, selfishly hope they 
don't get too numerous and fast forward through them.
 
 "bbennett320178" <bbennett at j...> asked:  Are there certain 
characterizations that you generally find unbelieveable, be it R/H or 
H/H, that prevents you from 'buying' the story?

	I suppose the reason I don't 'buy' H/H as easily is I'm trusting 
JKR so far and she seems to have set up R/H as I see it.  I can't 
really comment on any H/H fanfic because I've never really read any
or what little I have read hasn't made much of a memorable impact on
me when it comes to characterizations.  So I'm probably more biased 
than what I think I am. :)

	When it comes to being influenced by non-canon I am more 
susceptible when it comes to Snape.  For instance, in many of the 
stories Lucius Malfoy plays a big part in Snape's DE
backstory/history. But in canon, while the fourth book indicates this 
could be the case, I believe I've seen it pointed out that they've
only been in one scene together in the books.  In canon, Mr. Weasley 
and Mr. Malfoy are more obvious enemies than Snape/Malfoy.

	I feel like I've more been rambling than anything else in this 
post. :)  

	A Goldfeesh

          And the words that are used
          For to get the ship confused
          Will not be understood as they're spoken.
          For the chains of the sea
          Will have busted in the night
          And will be buried at the bottom of the ocean.
                   Bob Dylan, "When the Ship Comes In"