SHIP: Defending H/Hr versus H/G (was Re: SHIP: Why I dislike H/G)

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No: HPFGUIDX 54279

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "pippin_999" <foxmoth at q...> 
wrote:
> --- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "Calliope" <julia at t...> 
> wrote:
> 
> >>> I totally agree that Harry desires (and needs) a family.  
> However, he really already *has* the Weasleys - through Ron.  
> They have practically adopted him already.  Look how Mrs. 
> Weasley mothers him, especially at the end of GoF.<<<<
> 
> You know, this sort of argument works just as well for the other 
> side. You could just as well say that Harry already *has* 
> Hermione.  She is already a dear friend. They could hardly care 
> more about each other than they do already. 
> 
> Pippin

Ah, but Pippin! I don't believe I've ever heard it said that Harry 
should be with Hermione because he needs a good friend. Whereas it IS 
often put forth that a marriage to Ginny can make Harry part of 
a "real" family. However, Harry is already a Weasley in everything 
but name (well, and hair colour too I suppose!). I believe the real 
argument here is in the level of development between characters. The 
only thing that we currently KNOW that a match with Ginny will bring 
to Harry is a permanent tie to the Weasleys. However, Hermione is a 
more developed character, and so we know that she has something more 
to offer Harry than simply being his friend. Whether she can offer 
him the stability that he needs remains to be seen. However, I think 
she would be much better suited to meeting Harry's needs than Ginny 
would *at this point in canon.* I don't mind being proven wrong on 
this point, and in fact I'd like to see Ginny be developed further. 
So, yet another thought which I must end with another longing sigh 
for June 21st!

Rhiannon