I have a theory

[Nia]

 "Anne" wrote:
> The idea that Harry & Hermione could be twins, or at least 
siblings, 
> was discussed in excruciating detail on HPfGU (the main list) a 
> few months ago (February? March? I've forgotten already). In 
April, 
> those who bought the Chamber of Secrets DVD discovered that it 
> contains an interview with JKR (someone please correct me if I'm 
> wrong) in which *JKR herself* states that Hermione was born 
September 
> 19, 1980... while, as we know, Harry was born July 31, 1980. So, 
> sorry, Harry and Hermione are not twins. 

Me: 
In addition, JKR seemed to pooh pooh any suggestion that she 
was "borrowing" from Star Wars.  I do have faith that she is too 
creative to use such a device.  Hopefully we'll get a better handle 
on things when new canon comes out in 3 days.
--Nia