SHIP Re: Harry, Ginny, and age appropriateness

[lebeto033]

No: HPFGUIDX 136017

Marianne S. wrote:
> Other H/G "shippers" and I have already posted evidence from HBP
that show our 
> satisfaction with Harry and Ginny's relationship. Many have said
that they prefer not to 
> have every detail of their private time together, and actions such
as the way Ginny's look 
> shows complete understanding and acceptance, the way she can
communicate with  Harry 
> by touch, and the intimacy that they share right in front of Ron
(leaning on Harry's leg, 
> kissing him good night), all show a good deal of maturity and age
appropriate behavior for 
> a relationship that has future potential. 


I agree that it is not necessary to see every instance of their
relationship but I think what most people find disagreeable with the
romance is the manner in which it took place.  There was hints of
Ron/Hermione romance in GoF (and if read closely even further back)
and that has yet to come to fruition.  The three stages of romance
that JKR likes to use (noticing something attractive about the other
person, jealous of boyfriend/girlfriends, and finally the kiss) take
place over three books for Cho who happens to become a nonexistent
character.  Then the true love of his life suddenly appears and the
same stages take maybe three chapters.  One could look back and say
Ginny had a crush on him and they both have seen the darkness of
Voldemort, but there was no reciprication of her feelings until this
book.  There would be nothing wrong with this except JKR herself said
that Ginny was the perfect woman and such a fast relationship seems
more like an infatuation.

Personally H/G is my favorite pairing that was expected.  I like Honks
and other odd ones but its tough to delude yourself for so long.  I
didn't think that Harry would fall in love with Ginny until part way
through the seventh book because I thought an important relationship
would need time to fully flesh out for the readers and that is why I'm
so dissapointed.

lebeto