Couples in the Potterverse

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--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Diane <cressida_tt at h...>" <
cressida_tt at h...> wrote:
> PLease believe me that I am not a rabid shipper, but the connection 
> between H/G will be crucial to the outcome. Read the books again and 
> begin with the platform scene where Harry watched her follow the 
> train. This was a classic opener. In all good detective novels the 
> main characters are introduced early on and then kept on ice until 
> needed. Harry saves Ginny's life also and she now owes him a life 
> debt. There are many pointers to the outcome and there is a very good 
> thread at the Sugarquill which gives it all in detail. When I have 
> time I shall post  the link to it. Much of the H/G hatred comes from 
> bad sugary fanfiction and I can't blame people for their disbelief.


But it's possible for their relationship to be very important even if 
it's not a romantic relationship. I'm not saying it /won't/ happen, 
just that I wouldn't be surprised if Harry wound up entirely single. I 
think it's fair to guess that Harry is destined for greatness, since 
the series is ABOUT him. And when we look at the books, we can see two 
other examples of greatness realized - Dumbledore and Voldemort. Both 
single, as far as we know to this point. And in our world, people 
generally do not achieve great things while maintaining a healthy 
romantic relationship - politicians are noted for their infidelity, 
entertainment figures are known for the brevity of their marriages. 
People who do great things often have to put their aspirations ahead 
of their personal lives.

Just something to consider - I'm not making predictions at this point, 
because I really don't think we have enough information to make any 
kind of reliable decision.
 
> 
> As for Draco - get real chaps. He is JK Rowlings way of showing up 
> how good Harry is. I don't even think he is destined for redemption, 
> or really anything other than the bad guy bit part,unlike Professor 
> Snape. For Neville et al, they are just window dressing. Much is 
> revealed in chat with JKR and GInny's larger role is one aspect of 
> this.

Amen. Draco is a foil for Harry. When Dumbledore talks about making 
choices, I think he's dictating theme: Harry represents "making good 
choices" and Draco represents "making bad choices."

I'll stop there because my tummy feels yucky. Later, folks.

-CK