Why did JKR not explore H/Hr as canon?.

[honeypi28]

No: HPFGUIDX 168699

Eggplant
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> A Harry Hermione relationship would destroy the trio because Ron would
> be the odd man out. Harry, being the senior member of the trio, can
> survive being the odd man, Ron could not. Harry loves Hermione as a
> sister, he loves Ginny in another way.
> 

honeypi:

I disagree with this premise.  Ron's place in the trio is very much secure at this point.  In 
fact, regardless of ships, I imagine the trio and their affection for each other will remain in 
tact (assuming they all survive the 7th book).  I believe Harry loves Hermione as a friend at 
this point, not as a sister; and that could easily change to romantic love.  I don't think 
Harry's in love with Ginny either.  Maybe I missed that declaration or moment of realization 
*shrugs*. 

I have to say, I wish JKR had written Ginny as a more likable character if she is to be 'the 
one' for him.  She's an absolute nightmare in HBP, though it seems the masses have 
embraced her.  And to be fair, most of the teens behave badly in HBP - I liked them all less 
after reading it (except for Luna - I enjoyed what little of her there was).  

Based on the very end of the book, I have great hopes that they grow past this phase.  JKR 
has room to go in any direction with the ships and maybe ships aren't at all significant in 
terms of how LV is defeated.  I guess I just always thought, from book one, that Harry and 
Hermione's relationship would be pivotal in LV's downfall.  But, if romantic love has 
nothing to do with the power to defeat LV, then I suppose it doesn't really matter who 
ends up with Harry.  If, however, romantic love does play a part, then it will be interesting 
to see how JKR can develop a relationship with enough depth and complexity involving any 
character other than Hermione in such a short timeframe.  I doubt she would even try.  If 
romantic love is relevant - I believe it will have to be with Hermione.  

honeypi