[HPforGrownups] Re: Was Percy! now Percy/Molly/Hermione

[Sandi Steinberg]

No: HPFGUIDX 36126


>>Susanne wrote that: Or they (parents) may not know how the child feels 
>>about certain >things that the parents don't see as important.  >For 
>>example Ron's dislike of corned beef and the color maroon.
>
>I remember getting Marzipan from my grandma for every
>birthday and Christmas, even though she was told many times
>that my sister liked it, but I detested the stuff.
>
>The first few years I didn't really care all that much, but
>later on I did start wondering if my grandma cared at all
>about me, or if she preferred my sister.
>


Susanne,

Sometimes we keep getting the same presents because our parents make us 
write thank you letters indicating how we "loved" our presents, rather than 
make waves with well-meaning relatives by being truthful, or providing 
"hints" as to the presents a child really wants.  Of course, relatives keep 
buying us those things they think we really enjoy!!!  Why shouldn't they?  
They've been lead to belive that their presents were a bit hit with the 
kiddies.

Your marzipan is the equivalent of all the Jean Nate bath products I 
received every birthday and Chanukah from my aunt and uncle.  My aunt liked 
the stuff; I hated it, but was forbidden to mention that fact.

Tact and family feelings also enter into the picture, and wizard parents are 
just as sensitive/obtuse, I suspect, as their muggle counterparts.

Best,

Sandi
>

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