[HPforGrownups] 'male-identification' and Snape at DE meetings

[Amanda Lewanski]

No: HPFGUIDX 3555

Kelley wrote:

> I am not attempting to speak for Susan, but my interpretation
> of 'male-identification' regards JKR, not Hermione.  (I'm not
> touching on Hermione as JKR surrogate.)  To me, JKR being male-
> identified in the HP books relates to, ~for the most part~, females
> being the sideline supporters while the men are -doing-.  More often
> than not, the females are the helpers, the assistants, etc.--
> background.

I have found this interesting, this idea that "support" includes the concept
of sideline. A quarterback is a dynamic "doer." Cheerleaders are sideline
support, nice but expendable. But running backs, tackles, etc., are support,
too--and there can be no game without them. Support can and often does
includes a hell of a lot of doing. So does effectively assisting.

I think there's quite a few really strong female roles, and the wizarding
world is apparently incredibly open for females who want to achieve. The
actual action of the books focuses on Harry, but even if we get no windows
onto it, there's a lot implied about the strength and ability of the female
"supporting" characters.

--Amanda