Harry's Sexual Preference SHIP
Steve
bboy_mn at yahoo.com
Tue Aug 19 05:50:02 UTC 2003
No: HPFGUIDX 77922
--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Richard" <darkmatter30 at y...> wrote:
> --- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, An'nai Jiriki <xmezumiiru at y...>
> wrote:
> > I like to read certain characters as certian ways. And
> > until JKR comes out and says 'Harry is straight' or
> > 'Harry is gay', then I will continue to read him how I
> > want.
> Richard:
>
> Just because you can doesn't mean you are right, or that others will
> like it when you express "divergent" opinions. If you express such
> views, don't blame the rest of us if you get a few flames.
>
bboy_mn:
Actually, I would guess that a majority of us DO like it when
'divergent' opinions are expressed, because when opinions diverge,
that's when the conversation gets interesting. It really is so boring
when everyone agrees with each other or hold that same opinion; pretty
much ends the conversation.
>
> ...EDITED...
>
> Richard:
> If people want to read homosexual overtones into what has been
> presented thus far, it is no indication of his really being gay or
> bi, but of the character and predilections of those readers.
bboy_mn:
To coin a British phrase, 'Too right you are.'.
Of course, people see themselves in the book. Of course, gay/bi people
reflect themselves in the personalities of certain characters. Partly
because it's fun speculation, partly, I admit, because it is fantasy.
That is, the reader's fantasy; not the writer OF fantasy.
And I think there are gay characters in the books, but the fact that
there are hints that they might be gay is insignificant to the greater
story, just like the existence of gay people in everyday life is
insignificant to the day to day operation of the world. They do their
jobs, they live their lives, and life goes on.
This whole thing started with someone taking what I saw as a light
hearted comment by the original poster, and an innocent question by
what I assume is a new member, as being much much more serious than
either the original poster or the question asker intended.
As far as the gay issue, this has been discussed many times in this
group and the OT group with a wide range of opinions, and most people
are able to keep it in perspective. That perspective is not absolute
fact, but conversation and dialog amoung people with a common interest.
Do you really think I believe that Snape is a vampire? Not on your
life; it's stupid, but I think it is great fun for people who do
believe it, or who are interested in discussing the possibility. More
power to them. And, I may even weigh in with my own opinions on the
matter, because my 'it's stupid' opinion could still lend valuable
perspective and counterpoint to the discussion.
The gay issue is the same. Those who post opinions with leaning in
that direction add perspective and counterpoint... and well, of
course, a significant amount of personal fantasy, but fantasy is fun.
You don't have to agree, and you obviously don't; to that I say
'Excellent'. It's always good to have a counter-perspective and a
counter-counterpoint.
Mainly, to all, lighten up. Like I said, I took the original statement
that trigger this run of posts as being much more lighthearted and
insignificant to the point the poster was making than some of you
appear to have taken it.
Of course, that just a thought.
bboy_mn
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