[HPforGrownups] Insecurities & Romance pairings

[Penny & Bryce Linsenmayer]

No: HPFGUIDX 2866

Hi --

Dr M M wrote:

> --- In ParadigmOfUncertainty at egroups.com, cassandraclaire73 at y...
> wrote:
>
> > *grins* Yes, I did say that. And I also said that if one identifies
> > with Hermione, as many of us do given the lack of another strong
> > female character to identify with, then one wants her to have the
> > best, and the best is *Harry.* I got yelled at a lot for *that*
> > remark. (And I hadn't even read PoU when I made it!) It's not that I
>
> > don't like Ron -- who doesn't like Ron? But, as previously
> discussed,
> > his insecurities and jealousies make him unappealing boyfriend
> > material for Hermione, and as for the 'consolation prize' arguement,
>
> > I think that's condescending not just to Hermione but to Ron as
> well.
> > *hmph.*
>
> DR MM: However, think about all the idiotic things that Harry does.

Idiotic?  Or noble, heroic . . . <sigh>  Guess it depends on your
perspective.  <g>  Besides, he wouldn't be the hero & the books wouldn't
have nearly the pizzazz & punch & whatnot if Harry went running to
adults for help at the crucial moments in the stories.  Part of the
appeal is that he does go it on his own.  And, I agree with Cassandra,
the *hero* of the stories (and the *best*) is *Harry.*

Don't get me wrong -- Ron has plenty of appealing characteristics.  I
like his character very much but the stories are about Harry.

> I'm still not sure he would be the "perfect" mate for anyone --
> including Hermione.

There is no "perfect" mate.  My husband does come close but he's human .
. . has some faults (as do I).  <g>

Penny


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