R/H vs.H/H-Theory (wasFanfic Ships)

[Ebony]

No: HPFGUIDX 7843

--- In HPforGrownups at egroups.com, "Kimberly " <moongirlk at y...> wrote:
> That's really an interesting theory, and in my case it pans out 
completely.  I have much more of a Ron-type personality.  I never had 
the kind of assertive thing that Hermione does.  And as a kid I never 
> much felt the need to participate until and unless something 
grabbed me (as my unadulterated enthusiasm for Ron and the Weasleys 
in general grabs me).

But can we attribute Ron's characteristics to all the Weasleys, Kim?  
I'm not sure that we can... I see a family where each individual has 
their own personality.  I also think that a lot of their behavior can 
be attributed to conventional birth-order wisdom.

> I can't identify too much with Harry, as I've never been a hero, 
nor have I had the kind of scrutiny or expectations that Harry 
endures.

Can you identify with a younger Harry, perhaps?  Feeling all alone... 
desperately wanting to fit in and be liked... wanting friends and 
fun?  Also, the weight of the world is on Harry's shoulders, and he 
feels it.  Upon first reading GoF, I felt (among other things) very 
sorry for Harry.  Here's this kid who wants desperately to be a 
normal 14 year old... a kid who has never had a real childhood, and 
as he's moving into manhood despite his troubles, a kid who most 
likely will *never* have a real childhood.

> And Hermione is the kind of girl that I always envied just a little 
> bit.  Best friends with the heros, super-smart and capable of 
calling on her knowledge in a crisis, and on top of everything, able 
to clean-up and be beautiful and elegant.  I just can't identify with 
> her.  She's almost too perfect.  

Hermione was definitely my "entrance point" into the books, and I 
think most women (and some men) in the H/H camp would agree.  I don't 
think she's perfect, though.  I think you've given a very accurate 
outside view of Hermione... but I rather think she'd laugh at most of 
the above.  Hair that's less than ideal, oversized teeth, being 
thought of as an insufferable know-it-all and having no visible close 
female friendships is no picnic.  When you're a kid that others 
always speak of in superlatives, you'd give just about anything to 
be "normal". At least, that's my take on things.

BTW, while we're revealing our deepest feelings, I would have given 
anything to be a Ron growing up.  How's that for self-disclosure?  ;)

--Ebony