[HPforGrownups] Hmmmm... Will Hermione's role be insignificant?

[Kemper]

No: HPFGUIDX 155982

Siriusly Snapey Susan  wrote:
> I'm not quite sure what to make of our poll results so far... if
> anything. But I'm finding it *interesting* that in both polls --
>
> ... snip ...
>
> -- that Hermione is getting surprisingly little action.
>
> Whereas Ron and Neville both, for instance, have received quite a few
> votes as people likely to be offed now, Hermione has only 3 votes
> (1%). Not that she's the only character to receive very few votes,
> but given that she's typically seen as one of The Big Three, an equal
> part of the trio, I do find it a little surprising that Ron is a
> more "popular" choice to die than is Hermione.
>
> And similarly, in the "Who gets a reprieve?" poll, both Ron & Harry
> are fairly "popular" choices... but Hermione has nary a vote. Even
> Voldy has a vote, for goodness' sake! ;-)
>
> Does this mean anything? Does it simply mean that HPfGUers think
> Hermione's part to play has been set and won't be tweaked by JKR?
> Does it mean that HPfGUers don't pay much attention to Hermione?
> Does it mean it's a "boy's story" and the chief girl still isn't as
> important to the action & the outcome as the boys? (Eeek! Don't throw
> tomatoes -- I'm just asking!)
>
> Anyway, it may mean nothing at all, but seeing such low numbers "for"
> Hermione in either poll got me wondering if people just don't see her
> as being all that important?
>
> Just wondering...
> 


Kemper now:
Those are interesting numbers.

As I reflect on why I haven't considered Hermione as being reprieved or
dieing, I've come up with only one reason: Hermione is JKR.  And to have
Hermione out of the equation would mean JKR has to separate herself from the
story metaphorically and, I imagine, emotionally.  Given JKRs time, energy,
and the secrecy she holds for her story, it is unlikely that she has ever
seriously considered killing off Hermione

Of course, I could be way off and maybe JKR will cut the cord, cut the apron
strings, and cut Hermione from the story.  The death of Hermione for a new
life of writing.

Kemper, who can see almost any other character dieing but who thinks there's
something wrong with the death of Hermione


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