reasons for fanfic THE CANON (some SHIP discussions)

[Ebony AKA AngieJ]

No: HPFGUIDX 16451

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., Penny & Bryce Linsenmayer <pennylin at s...> 
wrote:
"Actually, I know what you're referring to.  Ebony started a thread a 
few months ago, making the argument that JKR has created enough 
ambiguity in the text regarding the romances that it will be 
disappointing to some fans if it is handled in a matter-of-fact way.  
Sure, the H/H fans will be disappointed if JKR pairs Hermione off 
with Ron.  But, we won't necessarily think that it means the end of 
H/H (anymore I daresay than the R/H fans will abandon hope if it 
turns out the reverse ... there will still be 2 books left).  What we 
would be very disappointed with is if it is handled as though there's 
never been a hint of ambiguity in Hermione's feelings.  What Ebony 
was saying is that by creating ambiguity, it will be disingenous in a 
literary sense (and highly disappointing from that perspective) if 
she never addresses the ambiguity that she created.  I realize some 
will say, "Well how can she address it if she doesn't know it's 
there?"  True enough.  I guess many of us have faith that it is there 
for a reason and that it isn't really so hidden as to be unknown to 
the author.  <g>"

Well said, Penny!

Original sentiment was this:  I can accept the idea of R/H in future 
books.  What would be weird is if in the first few chapters of Book 
5, He--->R just pops up as if it was there all along.

First of all, I rather think we haven't seen the last of Krum... and 
I do think it's plausible to suggest he'll have a role in the rest of 
the narrative.  Second of all, R/H needs to build IMO.  If Book 5 
contains He--->R buildup as only JKR can do it, I just may have to 
change sides.  (j/k)

Before I forget, there's a point I wanted to make in my response to 
Rosmerta:  I was disappointed with the R-->H in GoF.  Until Penny and 
my students showed me cause for hope, I really thought I had to 
become an R/H fan by default.  (I would have been on Uboat NoShip 
instead, I think.)  

But GoF is still the book that transformed me from an enthusiatic HP 
fan to a rabid one.

So shippers aren't as fickle as some seem to think.  Here's a huge 
secret:  we actually care about all the non-romantic issues the books 
bring up as well!  Wow!

The first thing I want to know upon opening Book 5 is what happened 
with the old crowd over the summer... and how the mission to the 
giants fared.  And whether Rita's still in that jar.  ;-)
 
--Ebony AKA AngieJ