gay characters

[losangelis]

No: HPFGUIDX 71211

<crashing.boar at n...> wrote:
> I don't believe any sexually motivated relationships (hetro or gay) 
beyond those that motivate behaviour affecting the plot will ever 
be 'revealed' by JKR.  

I tend to agree with this.  I don't know if any relationships will 
truly present themselves.  Face it, the Cho/Harry drama was a nice 
little side show, but it really seemed more as a character 
development issue for Harry.  Once again, despite being "famous" and 
a "hero", he is totally inept in dealing with girls, thus adding to 
his anger and angst.

With so many major plots unfurling in the last two books, and so many 
minor plots, I don't know if any relationships will be evident, 
except in the final chapters in an "unwritten future" kind of way.

As for gay characters, I honestly don't think it will be included.  
Somehow, I think if JKR included homosexuality in her children's book 
series, it would definately change the way some people react to her 
books.  I would also wonder if Warner Brothers has any say in it.

I really don't think it will appear, though.  It is really a mild 
opinion, but I think the inclusion of a gay character in the HP 
series would be almost intentional on her part, which the gay 
community would celebrate.

JKR doesn't seem to give in to convention or politics.  I don't think 
her style of writing gives way so far for much along the lines of 
relationships, anyway, nor do I think should would include a gay 
character for attention, appeasement, or equal opportunity.  
Therefore, the only reason she would include it is if it were 
important to the plot.

I personally don't read or write any fanfiction, so I can't really 
tell of the joys of dreaming of characters becoming close, though I 
know many on this list do.  Somehow, if the relationship hasn't been 
hinted at in canon (H/H, R/H, H/G, R/Luna) I guess I just don't see 
it necessarily being a canon discussion.

Wiley