Perfume vs. Book

[mangochee]

No: HPFGUIDX 89194

Arya:

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Compared to Ron's gift of an "unusual" perfume which Hermione, I 
think we can safely say, would rarely wear (she is rather low 
maintenace). I see Ron as perhaps having a bit of a proximity crush 
on Hermione. I've seen no evidence it's returned--especially since 
OotP-- and do not think it would be lasting.

me (mangochee):
Hi everyone, this is my first post here, although I've been 
monitoring the list for quite a long time. So here goes...

Ginny might have had something to do with Ron giving Hermione a 
perfume for Christmas. She has been watching Ron's attitude when it 
comes to Hermione
 since she herself is dating keenly in OOtP, she 
could've given Ron some "unwanted" gift suggestions. Because, if you 
look at Ron's response ('no problem' or something like that) to 
Hermione's plain 'thank you...the perfume was unusual', it seems 
equally impassive. What I am trying to say here is that the perfume 
might not have been a sentimental present to begin with. 

I found something else during my second read of OOtP. I don't have my 
book here so I can't give the page number, but it happened the 
evening of Harry's pathetic Valentine's Day's date with Cho (the 
Hogsmeade one). Hermione is trying to explain to Harry what he did 
wrong to upset Cho. Harry, off course, can't get what she's saying 
and Hermione says, "Harry you're worse than Ron...well, no, you're 
not," she sighed..." I think that sentence and the sigh reveal her 
frustration about Ron. Hermione realizes that Harry (however 
unsuccessfully) is at least trying to figure out his feelings and 
girls. He asked Cho out. Ron, on the other hand, doesn't even realize 
what's going on, doesn't know what to do about Hermione. 

I know the H/Hr shippers are going to frown at this—but I just can't 
see H/Hr. They have an awesome relationship...I don't know about 
romance! 

JMHO :)!