Harry's Attraction to Ginny?

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> > Nicole wrote:
> > I'm wondering about everyone's opinion of why Harry is
> > attracted to Ginny. I've only read the Deathly Hallows
> > so far (yes, that's backwards), but she seems kind of
> > bland in comparison to other female characters. What am
> > I missing?
>
> alcuin74:
> Many of us who've read the whole series multiple times
> can't figure it out either. For my part, the only romance
> in the books that has any chemistry to it is Mr. and Mrs.
> Weasleys'. All the rest fall totally flat or are downright
> obnoxious.


Lee:
My read on Ginny is that, as she matured, she showed herself
to be an uber-Weasley. She possessed the spunk and humor and
bravery of the twins, a bit of Molly's motherly-impatience,
and Bill's composure.

Plus, I can totally see the allure of wanting to be part of
such a family. Especially for someone like Harry, who grew up
without a real home.

Ginny was a talented witch, a great Quiddich player, and
seemed to have a strong sense of self.

I sometimes think that JKR deliberately kept any 'heat' out
of the relationships, except with Ron and Lavender--which was
presented as sloppy and comic.

Plus, who can explain love? It's so personal for each of us :)
I always totally bought that Harry would choose Ginny, and
Now here's a question:
I am new to this group, and this may have been asked before,
but did Harry and Ginny 'go all the way?' There are a few
lines in HBP that refer to 'special walks by the lake'
[paraphrasing here). I've often wondered about that....

Thanks!
Lee