Hermione's Reaction to... Was: Re: Harry's first Kiss (is it a smoke screen?)

[delwynmarch]

No: HPFGUIDX 105854


I, Del, wrote :
> Harry is *forced* into his life of risk and adventure. He's not
> *looking* for it. He didn't choose it.
> Ron, on the other hand, chose to stick with Harry even when he
> realised that this was leading him into a rough life. So IMO if 
> anyone showed that they wanted an extraordinary life, it's Ron, not 
> Harry.

Udderpd answered :
> Let us not forget that Hermione also chooses to stay with Harry. If 
> her target were just Ron she would not have to be so closely involved
> with Harry.

Del replies :

First, let me apologise, Udderpd, for not understanding what your
"chooses" referred to. I wasn't trying to be sneaky or anything, I
just didn't figure it out. Sorry.

Now, I must say I'm not sure I get your point.

Ron and Hermione chose to stay with Harry back in their first year. I
seriously doubt Hermione had any interest in anyone at that time.

Once she chose to stay with Harry no matter what, and their friendhsip
deepened over several years, I can't imagine her trying to break up
the Trio when she discovered her feelings for Ron were changing
(assuming they did, don't jump on me, anyone !). What kind of friend
would she be ?? "Oops, sorry Harry, I didn't mind helping you as long
as you two were equally my friends. But now I'd like to spend more
time alone with Ron, so would you mind if we let you handle things
alone ?" Not my Hermione, nope :-)

Del