Oedipus Potter (tongue slightly in cheek but serious point)

[jotwo2003]

No: HPFGUIDX 55962

There is a lot of speculation in HP fandom regarding with whom Harry 
may become romantically involved.  I've seen it argued that he may 
date Susan Bones at some point, usually based on comments by JKR in 
interviews that she is the grand daughter of the Bones who were 
killed by Voldemort and that she will play a larger role in future 
books.  However, one of the most popular predictions for Harry's 
ultimate partner is Ginny Weasley, The Girl Who Was Under Harry's 
Nose All The Time.

The thing that slightly concerns me about these two possibilities is 
their similarities to Harry's mother.  It is a fact universally 
acknowledged by readers of the HP series that the names chosen for 
characters by JKR have meaning.  Thus, it's been pointed out that 
Susan is originally a Hebrew name that means lily.

As for Ginny, she is described as small and red haired.  That 
description could fit Lily as she appears in the Mirror of Erised.  
Harry is a James lookalike so if he pairs up with Ginny it will be a 
physical re-creation of The Gryffindor Golden Couple  - (er, sorry, 
started channelling jealous-and-embittered I loved Lily!Snape there 
<grin>) – Harry's parents.

I can quite understand if JKR goes for the option of Harry and Ginny 
falling in love because they met at Kings Cross Station, in honour of 
her own parents' love story.  In fact the author's emotional 
commitment to the place is what makes me think that this is what will 
happen and I understand and respect that.  But is it OK if Harry 
marries his Mum?   What do other people think?

Jo