Clues for SHIPS and for the plot

[delwynmarch]

No: HPFGUIDX 98861


> > "I'm not saying you're wrong, but can you list some specific 
> > instances where Hermione acts jealous about Cho because I don't 
> >remember her acting that way.  I do remember Hermione helping Harry 
> >is his relationship with Cho." I agree with JR on this.  She's never 
> >been jealous of any girls Harry has liked.  She was jealous of Fleur 
> >when she kissed Ron.  

Crobo wrote:
> > Giving in to impulse to fan the fire I'll just add this note.  I've 
> > been listening to the audio of GoF and Fleur kissed Harry, then 
> > Ron.  After the kissing's all done we're told Hermione was 
> > irritated.  At Fleur in general?  Because she kissed Harry?  Ron?
 
Mandy wrote :
> Because Fleur had the audacity to kiss both boys in front of her.  
> Ron and Harry are Hermione's boys, and no matter who she is loves, 
> she feels a certain amount of ownership and responsibility toward 
> both of them.  Just as Ron feels about Harry and Hermione, and Harry 
> feels about Ron and Hermione.

Del isn't so sure :
I'm not sure if this is the scene you're discussing, but here's what I
noticed :
GoF, hardback British edition, pg 628 :
"'Arry!"
He looked around. Fleur Delacour was hurrying up the stone steps into
the castle.
(snip unrelated stuff)
"We will see each uzzer again, I 'ope", said Fleur, as she reached
him, holding out her hand. "I am 'oping to get a job 'ere, to improve
my Eenglish."
"It's very good already," said Ron, in a strangled sort of voice.
Fleur smiled at him; Hermione scowled.
"Goodbye, 'Arry," said Fleur, turning to go. "It 'az been a pleasure
meeting you !"

I'm afraid Hermione scowled only after Ron displayed emotion towards
Fleur and got a smile from her in return. She didn't react in any way
when Fleur was interacting with Harry.

Del, who wonders why nobody taught Fleur about the English "h"...