I am so happy. There is a gay couple in canon after all.

[slytherin_jenn]

No: HPFGUIDX 178174

Tonks:
> I am upset at Rowlings actions primary for the impact it will have
> on the world. I don't care if many people in the UK and U.S. are
> open minded and accepting. I am open minded and accepting too. But
> these books are read throughout the world. And this will have an
> impact on those people who are not as "progressive" and "liberal"
> as the rest of us like to think that we are.

> But it severs no useful purpose to discredit her wisest of
> wizard in the eyes of millions of people who do not share our
> world view.  For example, the books are read by many Muslims
> the world over and in places such as Iran. How do you think
> those people are taking this news?  All I can say, is what the
> hell was she thinking!!

Celoneth:
I don't understand why, when a large portion of the HP series is
devoted to an anti-prejudice theme, would JKR care about offending
bigots or challenging societal norms that are prejudiced. I'm sure
that in places like Iran (or super-fundamentalist parts of America) it
may be a great service to gays and lesbians living in that society to
know that there are authors that consider them as human beings capable
of doing great things like DD did. A slight glimmer of hope when all
of society considers you to be against the norm - kind of like how the
WW sees muggleborns. And why do you assume that all Muslims are
anti-gay?  There's a fundamentalist contingency that has political
power in many mostly Muslim states that does - but that does not
translate to the whole state - its the same as saying all Christians
are anti-gay because all the vocal/politically powerful Christians
are. Leaving prejudices to stay does no good, challenging them may not
always work but its better than re-affirming them.

Personally I think it added a lot. I'm glad she did this - but I'd be
happier if she did it in the books. I've never really liked DD - he's
always shown in the books as using others to get his goals
accomplished - acceptable for some - but not someone who's considered
the greatest wizard of his time. But the fact that he was able to
overcome his love for Grindewald and do what is right shows great
strength and character - a characteristic that should be admirable for
anyone in any society - and if some are too prejudiced to see that
then its their loss and if others are able to overcome their
prejudices then its a win for everyone.

Celoneth