Chapter 26 - The Second Task

[Amy]

No: HPFGUIDX 9362


> 3. Does Percy's protectiveness of Ron in this chapter change how 
you think of
> him?

Protectiveness, no.  Terror on behalf of, yes.  This is one of the 
few places we really see Percy's emotions and I really liked that.

> 5. If you were an H/H Shipper, would you consider the fact that 
Harry went to
> rescue Hermione before Cho as evidence that he likes her? How would 
you
> interprit this if you were an R/H shipper?

I'm only a lukewarm shipper (& R/H at that) so I'm not the one to 
answer . . . but seems to me even the most passionate H/H shippers 
seldom argue that Harry is smitten with Hermione (as yet)--they focus 
on whether Hermione is smitten with him.  Correct me if I'm wrong.  
Hermione's concern with Harry to the exclusion of Viktor post-rescue 
is a mark in the H/H column, I have to admit.

I think he rescues Hermione first because he cares more for her.  No 
surprise, and no romance implied.  Cho is just a crush; Hermione's 
been his friend for 3 1/2 years.  

Don't you want to know whether we think the fact that Ron is "what 
he'll sorely miss" argues for R/Ha shippers?  (Answer:  Nah.  But go 
ahead and ship to your hearts' content.)

Amy Z