Book 5 predictions - GINNY and HARRY

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> Can't resist -- how exactly is she "prepping" us for a H/G romance, 
given that Ginny has had very very very little on-screen time & 
development as a character?  Ginny isn't even mentioned after the 
Yule Ball scene when we see her dancing with Neville as best I 
recall.  Nah ... sorry but I fall into the camp that H/G is the ship 
with the least likelihood of happening.

** Whoa. Not expecting an ill response, unless I'm misinterpreting 
your post. Anyway, I'll try to elaborate.

It's an overall feeling I've gotten from rereading the series several 
times. Maybe picking up on the way JK foreshadows events and themes. 
(an exteme example being Scabbers...) By no means is there 'hard' 
proof, but it's fun speculation. It's not something I have taken the 
time to analyze thoroughly, but what the hey. Let's try...

First, her screen time will be increasing as will mostly likely her 
character development:
- "Ginny Weasley will play more of a role in Book Five." - 
Philadelphia Inquirer Story, November 2000  

Ginny:
- Introduced in Book 1 as a young girl with crush on Harry
- Attends Hogwarts in Book 2 and still has the crush on Harry
- May have sent Harry the singing Valentine in Book 2
- Was rescued by Harry in Book 2, strengthening her crush
- Can't remember an other references and don't have the books with me 
at this time.

Overall, it seems like JK is preparing the characters for crushes, 
infatuations and romance. First with little crushes here and there. 
Then with the introduction of the Dance in Book 5. This book showing 
us the pre-romantic like/dislike between Hermione and Ron. Hermione 
liking Krump. Also, JK hints at Harry liking Cho Chang which will 
probably become his infatuation in future books. But like any young 
kid, Harry will probably be disappointed by his infatuation and 
realize that the girl for him has been there the whole time. (Ginny)

Also, JK will at some point in the series resolve Ginny's infatuation 
for Harry, which she has built up in the series so far. (Which I 
believe JK has intentionally done) Either she will give up or Harry 
will reciprocate(sp). (or even worse, death)

Not to mention JK's use of parallels in the series, like Harry, his 
friends and Draco compared to James, his friends and Snape. Ginny 
being much like Lily, atleast in appearance. Though we maybe more 
similarities will be revealed in Book 5 and beyond.

That's about it for now. Being at work I can't respond as thoroughly 
as I'd like.