SHIP:(?) Re: Why *does* Hermione like Ron?

[Scott]

No: HPFGUIDX 20680

And exactly *why* is the title of this message appropriate? I happen 
to think that Hermione doesn't like Ron, and that just throws your 
question off a bit, eh?

Lyda wrote:
> > There's a lot to Ron 
> > that a girl could like though. Great sense of
> > humour. Determination. 
> > Friendliness. The downside, of course, is the
> > emotional maturity 
> > factor and the lack of communication skills, both of
> > which would 
> > cause Hermione a great deal of trouble.

--Oh yeah lots to like! Someone pointed out that they are both 
stubborn, Hermione can be insufferable at times, and Ron's certainly 
a hot head. They'd get along "splendidly" (note sarcasm). Not that a 
H/H relationship would be perfect either, though since this is my 
personal ship I'll let someone else (from the "other" side) get into 
the particulars if they wish.

I know Jo said that something is going on between Ron and Hermione, 
but I don't see that as saying that Ron's feelings are mutual. Just 
that the feelings of at least one person are clear to both. Hermione 
may not return Ron's feelings, but she does recognise them.  

I don't see that Hermione reciprocates Ron's feelings. I 
also don't see how, after the painfully obvious Yule Balll incident 
and everything else that happens in GoF Ron still doesn't realise he 
has feelings for Hermione. Yes he's emotionally immature at times 
and we don't know for a fact either way, but he can't be *that* 
obtuse. 

Hmmm...am I trying to start a shipping debate? Perhaps (Hey! Stop 
pelting me with rotten fruit!), but I just want to know why you think 
we can begin to dissect the particulars of Hermione's feelings for 
Ron, before clarifying whether she has them.

Scott
The lone H/H shipper? Penny come back soon!