SHIP:Hermione's feelings for Ron in OotP (Was: Re: Harry's first Kiss)

[anasazi_pr]

No: HPFGUIDX 106420

pippin_999 wrote:
> I agree. There's also Hermione's reaction to Ron's gift of 
> perfume. She said it was "interesting." That's the reaction of 
> someone who's desperately reminding herself that it's the 
> thought that counts--and who likes the thought, even if the 
> perfume made her gag.
> 
> Otherwise she could have said, "It was very nice" in a distant 
> way, or "You really shouldn't have," in an earnest, "Let's just be 
> friends" kind of way .
> 
> Pippin

My reply:
Actually, Pippin, the exact quote is:

"'I've been wanting that New Theory of Numerology for ages! And that 
perfume's really UNUSUAL, Ron.'"

Now, according to the dictionary, these two words do not convey the 
same thought:

UNUSUAL: Not usual, common, or ordinary.
INTERESTING: Engaging the attention; exciting, or adapted to excite, 
interest, curiosity, or emotion; as, an interesting story; 
interesting news.

Clearly, one is more impersonal than the other.

I would have preferred for Hermione to use the 
word "interesting." "Unusual" was a bit too impersonal for my liking 
(and this coming from a H/Hr shipper).

Peace,
Anasazi