Truth, SHIPs, Rita Skeeter and Power of Magic (was Re: SHIPping Attitudes)

[grace701]

No: HPFGUIDX 55863

Ebony wrote:
> But now as OotP looms near, one must wonder if those articles did 
> not have another purpose as far as the narrative is concerned.  
> Not only has it been in wizarding Britain's media *twice* that 
> Hermione is Harry's girlfriend (which as of GoF she is not), but 
> that first article publicized her Muggle-born status (which she 
> is).  
> And Voldemort is back, and has the advantage of stealth on his 
> side.
> No wonder JKR asked in an interview why no one ever worries about 
> Hermione dying.  Sure, Hermione is the only developed younger 
> female 
> character, but that doesn't make her immune.  Death is only a bit 
> of what might happen.
> So therefore, it's a bit misleading to deem the Skeeter articles 
> H/H fiction.  In this case, the "fiction" could have really 
> negative consequences... but then again, I tend to see a bit more 
> darkness on  the horizon in canon, and I don't think that SHIPping 
> is going to be divorced enough from the rest of the plot to rest 
> easily with OBHWF.



Actually, I worry about Hermione for that particular reason.  I just 
don't like to think about it because she is my favorite character.  
Rita Skeeter told the Wizarding World that she is Harry's girlfriend 
and she's muggle born.  Hermione's an easy target.  Yes, there is a 
great possibility that Voldemort doesn't read the Daily Prophet, but 
Wormtail could have mentioned Hermione, and Ron.  Also, Crouch Jr!
Moody was probably keeping in contact with V throughout the school 
year, letting him know everything that is going on around Harry.  
Particularly that a muggleborn by the name of Hermione Granger is 
helping him out with his tasks.

Which brings me to the topic about The Power of Magic/Hermione's 
Magical Power threads and the "Harry needs Hermione" quote.  
Hermione is a witch for a reason, whether she is studious or not, 
she has the capability if not she wouldn't have received a letter 
from Hogwarts.  If she wasn't such an over-achiever she would be at 
about the same range with Harry and Ron, whichever range that is 
since we do not know, but we do know she wouldn't be dumb like 
Crabbe and Goyle.  I believe she has photographic memory so whatever 
she reads she'll remember.  

JKR picked Hermione to be the smart one in order to help Harry and 
Ron throughout the series.  If Hermione wasn't around it would take 
them double the time to figure out the clues.  This is why Harry 
needs Hermione.  Without Hermione things cannot be done and you'll 
never see things in a rational/patient view point with Ron because 
Ron overreacts right away.  Hermione makes them focus on the 
situation at hand.  If anything happens to her, Harry wouldn't have 
much direction.

Hermione *maybe*, imo, Voldemort's bait for Harry.  Whether he 
kidnaps her or kills her, God and JKR forbid, Harry won't sit back 
and wait.  I believe that *if* anything happens to Hermione it will 
be the straw that broke the camel's back and Harry is going to 
flip.  He'll seek out Voldemort, which I'm sure is what V would 
want.  Same goes for Ron, too, don't get me wrong.  If anything 
happens to Ron, Harry will be distraught, but Hermione has more a 
possibility than Ron to be attacked by Voldemort.  I bet anything 
Lucius will tell V to leave the Weasleys to him.  Perhaps V will 
make Harry choose who to save!  Whichever door Harry picks first, 
his other bestfriend is sure to die.  How about that analogy for the 
book cover?  Oh geez, I didn't want to think of that, but that is a 
possibility.  

I have no doubt in my mind that Harry has a special place in his 
heart for his two bestfriends and Hagrid, the first three to be-
friend him, that'll make him go crazy if anything were to happen to 
them.  But has a very soft spot for Hermione especially because 
well....I just like to think so.  ;)

Greicy