SHIP: That ol' H/H argument

[Amy Z <lupinesque@yahoo.com>]

No: HPFGUIDX 49766

Penny wrote:

> > More importantly, I think the fact that Krum is bothered enough 
by 
> Hermione's involvement with Harry to question Harry about their 
> relationship (she talks about Harry "all the time" around Krum) 

I'm not sure where you're getting this from.  Are you referring to 
Krum's saying she talks about Harry "very often"?  

David wrote:

> Seriously, I think the H/H case *is* at its strongest with the 
> extrapolation argument above

Me too.  I also agree with David that there are too many 
uncertainties and other possible interpretations for this to be more 
than a hint that could go either way.

David again:

> If Hermione talked as much 
> about Ron as Harry, would Krum mention this?  

Exactly.  He might mention it to *Ron,* and if we saw such a 
conversation, we'd think it hinted at Hermione's reciprocating Ron's 
interest.  But we won't see that conversation unless Harry does, or 
Ron reports it to him--neither of which is very likely.

Knowing how others' perceptions can cause one to recast one's own 
feelings, I wonder if reflecting on this interaction with Krum might 
make Harry start to think about *himself* as a rival for Hermione's 
affections for the first time--although, against that, an entire 
wizarding nation's conviction that he is romantically involved with 
Hermione hasn't yet stirred him to make it so.  

Amy Z

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"Hagrid, look what I've got for relatives!"  Harry 
said furiously.  "Look at the Dursleys!"

"An excellent point," said Professor Dumbledore.
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