SHIP: Ron & Hermione, Harry and JKR

[davewitley]

No: HPFGUIDX 119702


Cory wrote:

> I 
> don't think JKR has given us a straight answer on the question 
(nor 
> will she or should she).

My own view is that the SHIPpy bits are not a core element of the 
mystery aspect of the stories, at least in the current generation 
(viewed as bildungsroman, they are more important), and that 
therefore, in the early books at least, JKR sets the scene for R/H 
and probably H/G without any attempt at misdirection.

However, again IMO, at some point (probably soon after GOF release), 
she became aware of the disputes in the fandom (the 'tribes' - 
wonderful word!) about the issue and, being what she is, recognised 
a whole new area to keep us all twitching on her chain, and has 
since ensured that everything she says is gnomic and tantalising.

David