[HPforGrownups] FF/SHIP: RE: Changing the subject line b/c Harry's too boring for it

[Ebony Elizabeth Thomas]

No: HPFGUIDX 11855

I can't believe I'm actually replying to this!  :::dons asbestos suit:::

>Kathy wrote: I  personally would take Ron any day...and anyone who
>thinks a Ron-type can't have depth and personality isn't looking
>closely enough.
> >
>Cassie wrote:  I don't think anyone said or implied that. I hope not. The 
>outpouring of support for Harry and the statements that we don't find him 
>boring, but instead very loveable, were not meant to denigrate Ron by 
>extension.

I wholeheartedly agree with Carole, Penny, and Cassie's take on this.  I 
think that the problem is that we *don't* know enough about Ron yet to 
extrapolate a whole lot.  The Ron I'm writing is not a realistic future for 
canon Ron.  (Seeker?  Galleonaire?  Lady-killer?)  It's fanfic, so I can do 
whatever I want, but I've caricaturized a lot.  I don't even think canon Ron 
would *want* the career, wealth, and social status I've ascribed to him in 
adulthood.

We know about Ron's family, we know some of his attributes and talents and 
skills, but IMO in the four books Hermione has had quite a bit more of the 
spotlight than he has.  I really think that it's Ron's turn to shine in 
future books.

Unless, of course, JKR has a reason for not shining the spotlight fully on 
him in PoA and GoF.  I suspect that she might.

I know JKR says that Ginny will be developed more in the fifth book, but the 
Weasley I want to know more about is *Ron*.  What's going on in his head?  I 
would have loved to know what his thoughts were in GoF.  Perhaps then I'd be 
able to understand him better.

I don't think Ron's boring.  I just don't understand some of his 
motivations, and would really like to.  The argument that he is a typical 14 
year old boy just isn't convincing me... being a 14 year old boy wasn't 
enough to bother me while reading GoF.

--Ebony AKA AngieJ

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