comments on various threads...

[SKTHOMPSON_1 at msn.com]

No: HPFGUIDX 8404

Hello all--

* Susan, your little boy is absolutely adorable; Harry Powder--I love 
it!

* A post mentioned JKR saying that 'someone develops magical powers 
later in life' and this type of person is different to muggles, 
wizards, and squibs.  I had the impression when she made the comment 
about late-in-life powers, she was referring to a squib.  So, that's 
wrong, then?  In any case, I put my money on Petunia being this 
person, as well.  Could be Filch, but Petunia would seem more fun to 
me.  Plus, this could be the set-up for the redemption of the 
Dursleys...

* Penny, first off, I believe your posts have always been very 
tactful, diplomatic, well-worded, and reasonable.  I've certainly 
never felt 'attacked' or 'bullied'.  Second, after a post you made a 
few days ago, (I've finally caught up, and don't recall now when this 
post was), you stated a position basically being:  Yes, Ron likes 
Herm., we don't know how she feels about anyone, and Harry hasn't 
expressed an interest in anyone other than Cho.  Would that be a 
correct summation?  If so, now I have nothing else to say. <g>  This 
sums up my feelings as well.  (Though, I'm still expecting it to be 
H/G and He/R when everything's played out. <g>)  Lots of people have 
made some good arguments both pro and con, regarding the various 
ships, and many of the points mentioned hadn't even occurred to me.  
I can see that the FITD scenario has strong possibilities of playing 
out, and though the term "square" still doesn't work for me, I can't 
think of a phrase that is more appropriate.  (For 'square' to work, 
to me, it would have to be A likes B, B likes C, C likes D, and D 
likes A.  If Herm really does like Harry, and Ginny still likes him, 
then these three would be a triangle.  Ron liking Herm, Herm liking 
Harry, goes to FITD, and sort of a triangle.  Either way, it can 
become interestingly complex, which is really what I hope for.)  And, 
of course, if FITD does happen, great set-up for the betrayal by 
Ron--Ooooooooo...  Truthfully, I never noticed the R/H-ers being as 
vocal as they've been the last several days, since it was commented 
that they don't seem to speak up as much.  That seemed to have 
spurred them to come out.  I always felt the H/H-ers were more vocal, 
but only because I can recall various H/H comments in posts 
concerning other topics.  Not in posts arguing their case, just as 
extraneous comments to the topic they're speaking on.  Example-- the 
X-mas ornaments having to hang together, and your husband rolling on 
the floor over this, (I thought it was hilarious, too ;o]), or the 
pillowcases.  I always find these remarks charmingly funny; smile 
every time I read one.  It certainly doesn't bother me, in any way, 
shape, or form.  Umm, okay, don't think I'm forgetting anything else 
to mention regarding this...

* Can I make a plea, on my own behalf, as well as that of others on 
digest?  I realise it's not really my place, but I'd like to beg 
everyone to please, please, please, when replying to a post, please 
delete the irrelevant parts.  There are a number of posts that 
include the entire post they're replying to, and very often several 
posts in the thread/conversation are included as well.  Thanks!

Kelley