The possibility of a gay character (WAS: Snape: The fact that he exists)

[Diana_Sirius_fan]

No: HPFGUIDX 70896

>  
> > Now, onto JKR's "wise" avoidance of "unnecessary reference to 
> sexuality". Did both of you miss the whole Harry-Cho thing? That 
was 
> sexuality. 
"What relevance could it possibly have to the plot?" What relevance 
does Harry's interest in  Cho have to the plot? 

Me:  this does have relevance to the plot because it is Harry's 
story.  The book is not called Severus Snape and the Goblet of Fire, 
or Sirius Black and the Chamber of Secrets. It is all about Harry's 
feelings and life.  We do not see much of the teacher's or adults 
life in general, apart from Molly and Arthur.
 
> and as the plot follows Harry's adolescence it's only natural that 
> it should contain this element. However, I would offer you the fact 
> that whether the two of you like it or not (and you obviously 
> don't), teenagers nowadays are aware of all forms of sexuality. 

Me:  Yes, teenagers do, but this book is also read by 7,8,and 9 year 
olds. Let them stay innocent as long as they can.  

Diana