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

[Amanda]

No: HPFGUIDX 80829

The McGee said:

> 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.

(Amandageist tumbles in, cheering!)

Susan! I just noticed you're back and posting! You young listies, 
Susan is a veteran of the highly charged, but high-quality debates on 
Female Roles in HP, and the semi-related Lack of Homosexual 
Representation thread, of close to 2 1/2 years ago. Worth going back 
to dig for.

I see your Kwikspell course in diplomacy lives up to the company's 
reputation. You really must stop being so blase about things. [She 
*did* say "metaphorical."]

~Amanda, delighted