Harry's qualities, was Re: [HPforGrownups] Re: RE:SHIP: Problems with the concept of G/H

[Susanne]

No: HPFGUIDX 35170



Hi,

Wednesday, February 13, 2002, 8:07:03 AM, naamagatus wrote:

> Harry has 
> substance - he is good, kind, brave, smart and sensitive.

I don't really care who Harry gets together with (shocking,
isn't it <g>), but I wanted to look at his qualities a little closer.

I agree that he is good (mostly, like everyone he has his
little moments) and normally kind and brave and smart.

The one thing I'm not sure about is how sensitive he is to
other's problems.
This probably stems from his growing up with the Dursley's
and his age,
but many times Harry seems a bit oblivious to what might be
going on in other people's lives (Ron, Neville for example).

He is surprised that he never wondered why Neville is living
with his grandmother and seems very surprised that Ron could
be jealous of *him* (understandable, looking at the way
Harry sees himself), and can't seem to understand why Ron is
upset when he finds out about the vanishing gold.

Though this may all change when he gets a bit older.
There probably aren't many kids who look past their own
selves at this age.

>  Why is it
> so ewwwy that Ginny should grow to truly love him *as she matures*? 
> And if they remain compatible as they both grow and change, why 
> shouldn't they remain in love to the point when they wish to marry 
> each other? 
> I think Harry would make a wonderful mate (see qualities above).

He might, but he might also be distant.
Or he may think he should not start a family because of his
dangerous life, unless the story ends with all evil having
been defeated for all times, and everyone living happily
ever after (which would surprise me).

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Best regards,
 Susanne                           mailto:siskiou at earthlink.net