The 'Other' in the HP books (was: Harry's Sexual Preference SHIP) - LONG

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No: HPFGUIDX 80801


> 
> > On the other hand, we are also given depictions of Muggle-born 
> > witches and wizards who are born into very loving, supportive, 
> > accepting families.  Justin Finch-Fletchley is one such case, and 
> it 
> > is interesting that he is often depicted as gay in fanfiction.  
> > Hermione is also born into a loving, accepting family, and  
> > her activism seems to stem from a somewhat liberal upbringing--
she 
> > is the metaphorical accepted lesbian daughter.  The Evans family, 
>

I strongly and emphatically disagree. This is both sexist and 
homophobic. This idea is that if you are smart and independent you 
must be a lesbian. There are a ton of smart, independent women who 
are very heterosexual. There are lesbians who are neither smart nor 
independent. Activists come from all sexual orientations. JKR 
obviously identifies with HG and we all know about JKR's orientation.

Susan McGee (a lesbian)