Closeness of Their Friendship

[jmhohman_2000]

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From: jmhohman_2000
Subject: Re: Closeness of Their Friendship
Reply To: [Yahoo! #7193] Closeness of Their Friendship
Date: 8/18/00 7:03 pm  (ET)

Penny, I very much agree with you. I think that Doriane was viewing
friendships from an adult point of view. Early teens are still very
self involved and can be somewhat insensitive to feelings of others,
even their dearest friends, in a totally innocent way. It is part of the
growing up process. We hurt our friends and learn that we have and then
become aware that our sensitivities and theirs are not disimilar. There's
no faster way to learn about anothers feelings than by hurting them,
I also think that an early attraction between Ron and Hermione is shown
by the early animosity. I know that sounds strange, but it's not unusual
for youngsters especially, to feel an attraction and resent it since it
makes them feel so out of control.

my tupence

Jim