Hi and the question of colors, Ginny, and girl behavior

[demeranville]

No: HPFGUIDX 33143

--- In HPforGrownups at y..., "ck32976" <ck32976 at y...> wrote:
> I would have to say that I agree almost entirely.  The only thing 
> that doesn't seem to go with this theory is Harry's eyes, which are 
> green.  Although it is possible that there is some significance to 
> his eyes being the same color as things that are evil.  Any 
thoughts?
> 
> Carrie

I know, and I realize that there are places where red is "evil" LV's 
eyes being one of these instances. But in thinking about it further, 
there may be a dualistic meaning to the colors. Red can stand for 
danger but also means "brave and strong, generous and just" in 
medieval symbolism. Green as well could have the same sort of 
dualism. As I said earlier, it could be evil, but medieval symbolism 
creates a meaning of "hope, joy and love". It seems to me that it is 
when the colors are paired with another color, red and gold, green 
and grey, that the meanings I was talking about show up. When red or 
green is taken away from its sister color, the opposite is true. Just 
a further thought.
As far as Ginny goes, I can understand and sympathize with her 
position. As the only girl (2 brothers) I am frequently put into a 
babied position, even as the oldest child. Although I have a degree 
from a very good college, a full time job and will be attending 
medical school in the fall, my curfew (living at home to save money) 
is earlier than my youngest brother, who is still in high school. My 
parents don't allow me the same freedoms that both of my brothers 
have. I think that is just how parents can be when you have only one 
daughter. Ginny may be stuck in a position where everyone wants to 
protect her, no matter what she may want to do. 
As far as Hermione crying, does anyone else think that maybe she is a 
typical early teenage girl who is probably going through puberty? Her 
crying easily may just be her hormones kicking in and causing her to 
behave in a manner uncharacteristic for her tough exterior. Little 
slights can hurt a girl's feelings deeply at that stage in their 
development.
Just some thoughts.
Meg