Harry's estrangement in a later book?

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No: HPFGUIDX 16812


> In PoA, Hermione is estranged from the gang; we see how interaction 
between Harry and Ron is different in the absence of Hermione, how 
miserable she is, and the various tensions to which she serves as a 
focus. In GoF, Ron is the one who separates from the group, and in so 
doing, we see how important he is to both Harry and Hermione through 
the surfacing of different conflicts in which Ron is now the central 
figure. Perhaps we will see in a later book a situation where Harry is 
one who distances himself from the group?
> Just a random thought ... needed to get it off my mind before I can 
focus on my reading assignment =(>
> 
> Samaporn

I definitely also see a scenario where Harry will be distanced from 
both Ron and Hermione, but I don't know that it will be his choice.  
As a staunch R/H shipper, I see Ron and Hermione choosing to spend 
more time together without Harry, which will make him feel very left 
out and probably quite vulnerable as well.

I also keep remembering when Dumbledore told his students to be aware 
of what is right over what is easy - JKR said in a magazine interview 
that that is a theme she'll be focusing on quite a lot from now on.  I 
think the trio will be very much affected (their friendship will be 
tested yet again) by this.

--jenny f