[HPforGrownups] Re: Refreshing Innocence of HP Preteens

[Alfredo Ramírez]

No: HPFGUIDX 24646

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While I understand that characters will grow up as the series progresses, I
see too much real world consequences of teen sex and
have no desire to read about it in the Potter world. But these ARE Rowling’s
books and her characters. If she chooses to go down the
romance novel path, then that's that. Period.

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Actually, in the Connections interview, JKR made it quite clear that she
would not be delving deep into teen sexuality. She said that topics like
teen pregnancy and rape simply did not go with the whole HP theme. I
personally find this relieving; I get enough of that in the news or at
school, thank you very much. She did say that the characters would begin to
experience the effects of their hormones though.

JB


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