Female characters

[Kelley]

No: HPFGUIDX 3505

Susan, that was beautifully said.  I wholeheartedly agree.  I also 
see the validity of Neil's points.  Very true, that the story is from 
Harry's pov, and yes, Hermione is a wonderfuly strong and engaging 
character.  And, after her, for the girls, I love Angelina Johnson--
she wanted to compete to be champion!  Go Angelina!  However, when I 
think about wanting a strong female character, I'm thinking of the 
adults.  I'd love to see more sides of McG, more than just scolding 
the kids about rule-breaking.  I was very pleased when she took Harry 
to Oliver Wood and said "I've found your new seeker."  But, there's 
so little else we see of her.  Who is she?  I think Susan's 
statements are the biggest reason I would like to see a female DADA 
prof.  Someone strong and smart and VIVID.  More dimensions than the 
other adult females.  I'd love to see "Ripley" or "Xena", that kind 
of character.  A female who's a combination of Sirius and Lupin.  I 
love all the characters, but the parts I enjoy reading the most, 
after the kids' adventures, are when Sirius, Lupin, Dumble, or Snape 
are involved.  The men.  I'd just like a woman to be in that group.

Kelley