[HPforGrownups] Did I misread this relationship in OOTP?

[Karen]

No: HPFGUIDX 147641


On Sunday, February 5, 2006, at 09:33 AM, Chris wrote:

> CNN.com had a small story posted on 2/3/06 titled "Filming on fifth
> Harry Potter movie to begin next week in Britain".
> [http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2006-02-03-fifth-potter- 
> filming_x.htm]
> It's nice to know that they are finally starting!  (Can't wait for it
> to be released!!!)
>
> However, one line stated "Potter also wrestles with his attraction to
> new character Luna Lovegood, a role taken by 14-year-old newcomer
> Evanna Lynch."
>
> When I read OOTP (which I reread after seeing GOF day 2 of release), I
> did NOT get the impression that Harry was *attracted* to Luna.  Did I
> misread this?  I thought that, at best, he felt some affinity for Luna
> as they were both "outcasts" at Hogwarts. 
>
> Am I wrong?  I hope that they are not writing this into the script!  I
> have nothing against Luna, but she is NOT the match for Harry (as is
> supported for fans of Harry/Ginny).
>
> Thank you for your help!
>
> CC
>

I personaly think whoever wrote the blurb doesn't know the stories and  
has mixed her up with Cho. They've never deviated THAT far from the  
books and I can't see JKR allowing that.

kchuplis
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