[HPforGrownups] Maturity of kids in Potterverse was Re: So, why did Snape turn on

[Ambir Adams]

No: HPFGUIDX 39955

>From: "alhewison" <Ali at zymurgy.org>
>I think it is generally accepted that Harry is less mature than
>comparable kids in our world. It is also true that some kids hit
>puberty much later than others. I can think of 2 boys in my road at
>the moment who are both 14 (and according to their mothers) are only
>just starting puberty. So in that respect, I personally don't feel
>that Harry is particularly out of kilter. Late maybe, but not
>unusual. When you think of all the other changes he is still getting
>used to, in the WW, perhaps it is not a wonder that his mind turns to
>girls slightly later than other kids.

Hmmm...I don't think Harry is less mature when it comes to girls. If I 
recall Harry started crushing on Cho in PoA, he is 13 years old there.  That 
seems like a good age for boys to start noticing girls.  And just because 
JKR doesnt go into everything about Harry maturing doesn't mean hes not 
developing at the right speed and time, you have to assume that he is 
changing.  I being a girl would rather not read about everything that 
happens to boy when they start to mature, just like boys would not want to 
read about everything that happens to a girl when they start to mature.  
Some things about growing up are better left unsaid and for good reason.

I think Dan will be able to do all seven movies, I mean its not that 
critical to the book if the movie actor is already changing.  Not everything 
in the movie is exactly like the book.

Ryoko Blue




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