[HPFGU-OTChatter] Men of Harry Potter

[Richelle Votaw]

Gail B. writes:

> I Just Have to Respond:

And so do I. :)

> Now following in that vein, out of all the "of age" characters in
> Potterverse, Lupin does seem to be the best catch.  Sure he's poor as
dirt,
> but he's intelligent.  Good with kids.  Creative (he came up with that
> obstacle course idea for the DADA final exam...I'd call that creative,
> wouldn't you?)  So he turns into a werewolf once a month...at least you
know
> it's coming, and you can remind him to take the potion.  Anyway, I become
> really nasty once a month too :)>

Very true, very true. So we can really relate. I'm intelligent (if you don't
believe me, just ask).  I'm good with kids.  (If you don't believe me ask
the fourteen munchkins I'm with all day every day!  Who also think I'm
intelligent, by the way.)  I'm creative (I did create a "mini literary
festival" at school just so I can dress up as Hermione Granger, that's a
pretty creative way to get what I want, I think.)  We'll both be nasty for a
week or so out of the month.  And we'll both know it's coming.  So, the next
time my mother brings up the topic of marriage (or lack thereof) I'll just
inform her that the only man I've ever "loved" doesn't really exist. :)
What kind of comeback can she possibly have for that one?

> As for Black, I really don't think I can say anything about Black...it has
> been mentioned elsewhere that we really haven't seen him under "normal"
> conditions.  He's also a man on the run from the law, and though that may
> change, he's also carrying a lot of baggage from his stint at Azkaban.
That
> glazed look that comes over his eyes when he thinks about "those days"
kinda
> frightens me.

Mmm, yes, I think you're right.  While he's deliciously, well, you get the
drift :) in a very rugged sort of way, I think he could have an awful lot of
nasty flashbacks.  Azkaban aside, he still has to live with the thought of
being responsible for his best friend's death in a round about way.

> Then there's Snape...ahhh, Snape.  Sure, he's an evil S.O.B., but there's
> something about him (starts to hum her filk, _I Don't Know Why I Like
Him_).
>   But I think his personality would get on my nerves after a while.  I
would
> probably fall for a hot romance, ending in a bitter fight :)>

Yes, he could get annoying.  He needs to lighten up a bit.  A lot.

> Lockhart, you mentioned, Richelle?  The looks are there, but do you really
> want to hear him bragging 24-7?  Been there, done that.

My best friend's married to one of those. :)  Although I don't even think
that one's got the looks she thinks he does, but that's OT even for OT
Chatter. :)  He could get very obnoxious the second he opens his mouth.

> Whattaya think about Dumbledore?  Oh yeah, I know he's an old coot, but I
> bet he was something in his day...red hair, very intelligent, influential,
> powerful.  He's got a good sense of humor.  Responsible.  Deals very
nicely
> with others.

Well, turn back the clock 120 years and I'll consider it. :)  I would like a
nice flashback to when Dumbledore was in his prime just to see what he could
*really* do.  I meant dueling or spells.  Oh, never mind.

Then there's always Bill or Charlie.  Anyone want to speak up for them?

> -Gail B. who thinks she might have spoken too much.

Nah, keep it up. :)  This is fun.

Richelle

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