Emotional Intimacy in the HP stories (not necessarily romantic)

[harp66]

No: HPFGUIDX 105507

I'd like to address a related issue of intimacy, how it is depicted 
in these stories.

Is the relationship between Harry and Ron a good model of teenage 
male friendship? In GoF we learn that Ron is the person who means 
most to Harry. Is that reciprocated? And why don't they discuss girls?

And Hermione. What are community members' thoughts on the way her 
friendship with Ron/Harry is depicted in terms of sharing herself 
with them emotionally? Shared adventures aside, how deep is their 
relationship? And why isn't she shown to have female intimates? Is 
this a flaw in the stories?

"harp66"