On the good SHIP lollipop...

[imamommy at sbcglobal.net]

No: HPFGUIDX 56120

I make it my business to stay neutral on the subject of SHIPping, but 
I want to respond in a generic way to what Greicy wrote:
  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. ;)

I keep thinking that in GoF, the thing Harry would miss the most was 
his "Wheezy".  (and no, I do NOT support any theories of Harry and 
Ron on a cruise SHIP)  All I mean is that there isn't a shred if 
evidence, IMO to support Harry having romantic feelings for 
Hermione.  Also, when Ron wasn't speaking to him (GoF) He really had 
a hard time.  Quote:  "Harry liked Hermione very much, but she just 
wasn't the same as Ron.  There was much less laughter and a lot more 
hanging around in the library when Hermione was your best friend."  
(GoF, pp.316-7, Scholastic)

Fact is, the only person I've noticed Harry have a crush on is Cho 
Chang.  I don't say he couldn't develop feelings for Hermione, I just 
don't think there is any evidence at this time. 

I think there is substantial evidence for Ron having a crush on 
Hermione, but I really don't feel like citing the *many* examples I 
can think of.  What I would like to address is the argument some 
SHIPpers have made that the two of them are incompatible.  I would 
disagree, that, because Hermione seems like a take-charge kind of girl
(she reminds me a lot of Mrs. Weasley, actually), and Ron seems like 
he could use someone to look after him, they may be well suited after 
all.  I would like someone to point out why they think otherwise, as 
I really would like to stay open to any possibilities.

imamommy
(Who's afraid her SHIP has sailed)