OOP: Really for Children?!

[kuska matz]

No: HPFGUIDX 64803

<<I believe JKR has always said that she didn't begin the series with 
writing for children in mind.>>

<<I think she focuses on the preteen audience. Consider, as some 
reviewers of OOTP have pointed out, the marked absense of any frank discussion 
of sexuality (which is a prime subject in contemporary young adult 
novels). Nor do we hear about the frustrations of being a young wizard in 
world which is overwhelmingly muggle.>>
 
this may just be me overinterpreting but i did notice this little quote
 
"Dudley gave a harsh bark of laughter then adopted a high-pitched whimpering voice. 'Don't kill Cedric! Don't kill Cedric! Who's Cedric, your boyfriend?'" pg 15
 
I am not gay but i am an advocate of homosexuality and although this is a miniscule step, i feel that JKR is saying that we should be more warying of these comments.  Since it doesn't pertain to Harry he just predictably brushes it off.  it seems like a nominal thing, but IMO it's a great acheivement.



 



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