[HPforGrownups] SHIP: Shippers and Non-Shippers

[Amber ?]

No: HPFGUIDX 28084


>From: "Cindy C." <cynthiaanncoe at home.com>
>
>So then, the question:  Does most people on the list look forward to
>more ships?  If so, why would Ships enhance the books for you?  Do
>the Shippers greatly outnumber the non-Shippers?

As a No-Shipper, I can say that I don't look forward to more ships. To be 
absolutely honest, when Harry got those first fluttery feelings in his 
stomach when he saw Cho in POA, I wanted to throw the book out the window. I 
didn't, it was just one tiny line, but I did roll my eyes, sigh, and think 
"Here we go..." GOF, surprisingly, didn't bother me too much but I saw the 
Yule Ball as just plain silliness. I was more interested in the Triwizard 
Tournament. Eh, different strokes for different folks, right?

If JKR includes romance as a big plot element...well, I won't stop reading 
but I might be less enthusiastic about the books. Of course, she might be 
able to pull it off in a way to satisfy even me. And before I'm told off, I 
do realize that the Trio and other students are at that hormonal age and 
that romance and pairings at this point are practically inevitable. I'm just 
hoping that JKR keeps it muted.

I personally think Shippers hugely outnumber No-Shippers just from personal 
observation. But I'm sure Shippers have a different POV.

And now that I've said my piece, I await the Shippers to tear me to shreds! 
*grin*

>Cindy  (wondering if it is possible to convert from non-Shipper to
>pro-Shipper)

Yes it's possible I've heard but why would you want to leave the No-Ship 
raft? Don't listen to the distant call of the cruiseliners and tugboats!

~Amber

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