R/H but in step with Ebony (was Shipping and other HP4GU Debates)

[Amy Z]

No: HPFGUIDX 10969

Ebony, I read your long-awaited post with great eagerness to discover 
what other tendencies R/Hers and H/Hers show.  But I don't know where 
I fit in, because I'm an R/Her but I strongly agree with almost all of 
your statements 1-8.  

Actually, the only one I can't say I agree with is #8 (what kinds of 
fanfic one likes), and it's not that I disagree, it's just that I 
haven't noticed a pattern to the kinds of plot, timing or settings I 
like in fanfiction.  I like fanfics that are character-driven and in 
which the characters flow believably out of what we know of them from 
canon.  And they have to be well-written, something I won't attempt to 
define here.  If they fit these criteria they can be post-Hogwarts, 
MWPP, set in a London nightclub, whatever and it's okay by me.

And I'll chime in that not only do I think Hermione is more than 
brains (#4), I do think there is a great deal of support for that 
opinion in canon.  She is brave (setting aside that horrendous 
cowering-in-the-corner-while-the-menfolk-fight-the-troll scene), 
loyal, resourceful, kind, perceptive, diplomatic when she wants to be, 
passionate about justice, and self-aware.  She can even be funny. 

As for #1, I have voiced my concerns about SuperHarry before, but I do 
agree that SuperHarry is heavily supported by the canon.  I take 
comfort from those who have chimed in on the list to point out that 
even those who are unique in their abilities still have to make the 
right choices.  I hope and trust that JKR will continue to emphasize 
Harry's choices and character over his UberWizard talents and 
(shudder) his Destiny.  

So whaddaya think?  Am I an H/Her at heart?

Amy Z

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Ron peered into Harry's teacup, his forehead wrinkled with effort.
"There's a blob a bit like a bowler hat," he said.  "Maybe you're
going to work for the Ministry of Magic. . . ."
                                 -HP and the Prisoner of Azkaban
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