SHIP: Harry and Hermione together per JKR chat?

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No: HPFGUIDX 92195

Jim Ferer  wrote:
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> My idea of "clues" is what we see of the developing personalities
and
> relationships, not in a tiny cue here and a tiny cue there. Seen in
> the thematic way, I see Harry and Hermione growing closer and closer
> all the time; Harry identifying with the way Hermione thinks and
> hearing her voice inside; Hermione knowing just what Harry needs and
> exerting herself for it with intelligence and even ruthlessness if
> needed. Now, a close friend would do the same, maybe, but I believe
> this is more, or will be more as time goes on.
>
> I've always believed that JKR's clues are under the skins of the
> characters, not in chopping up tiny patches of text like tax
lawyers.
> Skyscrapers built on the head of a pin don't generally stand up.

Naama:
I see her answer differently (of course, I'm a solid, can't-be-
shaken, R/H-er <g>). The only romantic clues that have appeared in
the books ar of Ron's feelings for Hermione. I think we all agree on
that, right? So, going by that, I interprete her answer as pointing
to a possible Ron/Hermione romance. There are certainly no clues to a
romantic attachment happening between Harry and Hermione.

Neri now:
I was reading JKR's answer the same way as Naama was. I think this is 
a case of JKR getting just the punishment she deserves. She has 
thrown us so many red herrings that by now readers just refuse to 
acknowledge the R/H romantic tension because it is so obviously there.

Neri