Ron - relationships - J & L's jobs

[SKTHOMPSON_1 at msn.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 7694

Okay, as I've gotten caught up on the posts, I see all my last post 
did was repeat Kimberley's post (<g> sorry about that).  And, I see 
where many points were attacked.  Maybe addressing what the 
characters 'need' stems from that we're (many of us) adults who have 
been through all that H, H & R, not to mention G, are just starting 
to go through now. As adults, we're better understanding what a good, 
healthy relationship 'needs' and trying to impose that on the canon.  
I just don't think JKR is going to take it to that depth.  I wouldn't 
expect to learn what Ginny 'needs' in an adult relationship.  True, 
as Rita said, Harry may die, but I'm considering this happening less 
and less as time goes by.  I may think differently by the time OoP 
comes out; something in it may reinforce the 'Harry's gonna die!' 
suspicion.  But, for now, I'm thinking probably not (that he'll die), 
and I really hope not Snape either.  People keep pointing out 
that 'opposites attract' doesn't mean the relationship will be good, 
or even work at all on any level.  I do agree with this, IRL, 
anyway.  As for Ron and Herm being the Bickersons, it's usually him 
needling her, and she reacts, right?  He and Harry are both unsure 
how to 'talk' to girls, maybe he's just still in the 'pester them' 
stage.  Hormones have just really started kicking in.  Yes, he 
drooled over Fleur, as did all the guys, pretty much; but he's 
probably (unconsciously) mixed up over 'liking' Herm, and seeing her 
as one of his best friends--a pal, a buddy, a fellow adventurer.  
These kids are going to do a lot of growing up in the next few 
books.  Maybe Ron will come into his own and mellow out a bit.  I 
know a lot of young men (and women) who did a lot of maturing between 
14 and 17, and they never had to face a Vold, either.  I still expect 
Ron to be a smart-aleck (that's his 'role' after all, he makes the 
wisecracks, he's comic-relief), but in a more good-natured way.  I 
really believe JKR's going to go for the 'happily ever after' angle, 
the neat and easy tie-up.  I never really saw Ginny as whiny, as much 
as pretty freaked out, btw.  We are talking about the CoS Ginny, yes? 
GoF Ginny was pretty subdued and calm, plus, seemed maturing quite 
well.  Refused to tell her bro and Harry (her crush) whom Herm was 
going to the ball with, seems like a good start.  And, like someone 
said, we'll see more of her in OoP, and after as well, I'm sure.  
BTW, Amy was asking about J & L's jobs?  JKR said what they did will 
be important to the story, but yes, James' money and cloak were 
inherited.  And, I do think "Order of The Phoenix" refers to those 
who fought Vold twenty-five years ago, all the good guys, rather than 
Dumble's peers.

Okay, out again...

Kelley