[HPforGrownups] where the romance?

[lil.magill at adelphia.net]

No: HPFGUIDX 161287

---- husenlatif <husenlatif at yahoo.com> wrote: 

>I just wonder how the romance life of our heroes? If Harry will be with Cho >Chang in the next book? What about Hermione and Ron, I never
>imagine that these two person can be a couple, do you? 

Marion here:

I think Cho was a prop for two reasons: first, to show that Harry was growing up, and setting him up for the future relationship with Ginny.  If he'd gone right to a serious relationship with her, it wouldn't have been nearly as believable, imo; second, to give him some friction with Cedric, who would become his competitor.  Even with that friction, it was hard to dislike Cedric, who was good-looking, noble, and had a strong sense of fair play.  So why would anyone have a problem with him?  Had to be jealousy.  Cho also came in handy by bringing Marietta into the DA.  But I'm with the others who said that Cho has served her purpose.

I also agree with Lynda who said that these books aren't romanctic in nature.  The relationships are fun, but not central, and I hope they don't become so in book seven.  On a personal note, I'm not too interested in the Lupin/Tonks ship or that of Charlie (or is it Bill?) and the Veela (sp).  I did find myself rooting for Ron and Hermione to realize what we've all known for sometime, and I, for one, would like to see that continue.  And I was grinning from ear to ear when Harry and Ginny kissed that first time.  I may have even whooped a little bit. :-)  My parents always told me that a person doesn't marry one other person, but their whole family, and I couldn't be more thrilled for Harry to someday officially become a part of the family that's been so good to him all this time.   He deserves a big, close, loving family like the Weasleys (Percy aside, but I think he'll come around -- the prodigal son, and all of that).  

I'm okay speculating about the other characters like Luna and Neville.  Those aren't the questions I'm really craving answers to in the final book.  I'd much rather JKR focus on whether Snape is good or evil, if Harry will survive, etc. 

Marion