Harry, Ginny, and age appropriateness

[kcrystalwolf]

No: HPFGUIDX 136068

I can kind of understand why someone would say that the Harry/Ginny 
romance is from Harry's side only, but to me that was simply about the 
fact that Harry is the character being followed.  Ginny has always been 
a minor player, so we are not as privy to her emotions and reactions.  
Also, I think Harry has not really been "drawn" by JKR as growing up in 
how he thinks.  He is still mainly "thinking" like a more innocent 
young boy.  He is obsessed with solving mysteries and playing Quiddich, 
but not only peripherally interested in girls. I think this may be 
the "downfall" in taking a character from childhood to adulthood.  How 
do you make him a believable adult, but still not offend or turn off 
your younger readers?  Don't get me wrong, I love the books, and I 
think JKR is doing a very good job at walking a very difficult tight 
rope on this one.

kcrystalwolf