Clues for SHIPS and for the plot

Tue May 18 21:29:38 UTC 2004

No: HPFGUIDX 98757

--- In HPforGrownups at yahoogroups.com, "cubs99111" <cubs9911 at a...> 
wrote:

JR:
> This is not a scene where Hermione was trying to find an 
> excuse to hug or kiss Harry.  This is a scene when they are 
> 11 years old and Hermione is simply showing emotion towards 
> her friend in a critical situation.  I don't think that 
> anyone would think of this as a shipping scene.

Geoff:
Weeelll... It was an excuse to grab hold of him which was one of your 
parameters......