[HPforGrownups] SHIP: R/H question for Ebony (was Ron and Hermione do TOO banter!)

[Susanne]

No: HPFGUIDX 50383



Hi,

Thursday, January 23, 2003, 6:44:50 AM, David wrote:

>> ever since reading GoF I've predicted that Ron and 
>> Hermione will date in future books.  If I were a betting woman, my 
>> money would be on R/H... 

> And I thought your essays were such a comprehensive trashing (if I 
> may use that word) of the R/H position!

> Perhaps you have explained somewhere else how that would come about 
> (fanfic?), but I would appreciate a pointer, or an explanation.


I was just going to ask the same question.

If you are convinced that JKR is writing foreshadowing for
H/H, and that, while Ron likes Hermione, she doesn't like
him, I don't understand why you think Hermione would date
Ron, then.
Even if you believe they are going to break up quickly.

It just doesn't make any sense, unless you think Hermione
would feel pressured into dating Ron, which I don't see at
all.

Hermione has a backbone and no trouble telling Ron what she
thinks of his behavior, when need be, so I honestly can't
see her date someone she doesn't want to.

Do you think Hermione is going to be so angry/distraught
over Harry not liking her back, that she will turn to Ron?

I really don't see Romance taking such a front spot in HP,
and I truly hope JKR will not change to romance as the main
plot advancement.
And if things get this tangled, JKR would have to spend
quite a bit of time sorting out the love life of her
characters.

Another thing I really don't want to see is Hermione turning
into the female character every male close to her wants.
Victor, Neville, Ron, Harry, Draco...

I have the feeling we'll see just a few more hints in the
next book, with a few humorous misunderstandings (at least
some people will see them as funny) and probably more boy
cluelessness.

Once Ron sorts out his feelings, he may even back off
because of his insecurities, wanting Hermione to find
someone who can "offer her more".
He may think he's not "good enough" for her.

Maybe he'll think Harry would be the right candidate, while
Hermione wants Ron to get over himself and ask her out ;)

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Best regards,
 Susanne                           mailto:siskiou at earthlink.net