I myself enjoy pretty much any ship in fanfiction, but when it comes to canon, H/G just doesn't work. Actually, I've read quite the interesting theory on JKR's foreshadowing and the real story behind H/G's abrupt, unbelieveable relationship in HBP and beyond; it's a bit long, but you might be interested. It blew my beliefs out of the water, and I totally agree with it. Just can't wait to see if it's true! :)
Maybe this is what I need. A guy's point of view. :)
First of all, thank you for commenting. The Love Potion Theory left me a tad uncomfortable, too, though without further consideration of the factors, it might seem like a very likely story. I've been busy the past week, so I've almost forgotten about this post, but you got me thinking again.
As a one-time-long-ago teen boy, Harry's reactions to Ginny through the first half of HBP made perfect sense to me--I thought they were hysterical. He starts out really enjoying her company without quite understanding why. Then, as he becomes more aware of his own interest--sparked by incidents of jealousy, first when they get on the train and then when he and Ron walk in on her and Dean--he slowly shifts into active denial. It is only after his adventures under the affects of Felix Felicis--after Dean and Ginny's breakup, in which he had an unwitting part--that he actually begins to consider the possibility. But he's been working his way up to that point since he arrived at the Burrow--or
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My god, if you believe that particular theory will actually happen in the HP books, I have a bridge I'd like to sell you as well.
I'd could go on and on about what is wrong with that particular theory; the biggest problem being the plot would distract from the main idea of the series, which is Harry's battle with Voldemort, not his love life. Not to mention how it would completely destory Harry's relationship with Hemione and to some extent Ron.
Personally, I feel anyone so desperate to explain away JKR's writing of H/G shouldn't bother to read the last book, as you will only be disappointed in the lack of conspiracy theory romances.
I don't really believe the Love Potion THeory, per se, but it made sense because Harry and Ginny's relationship seemed too abrupt, too convenient. Since I'm still confused about this, I welcome all ideas and theories until I find one that makes perfect sense. As of this writing, I haven't read the essay r_becca referred me to, so I'm still giving the Love Potion Theory considerable thought, because at first glance, it fills in certain gaps in the story. But having been busy these past few days, I haven't had the chance to weigh all the points of the theory
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don't say I didn't warn you! ;)
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First of all, thank you for commenting. The Love Potion Theory left me a tad uncomfortable, too, though without further consideration of the factors, it might seem like a very likely story. I've been busy the past week, so I've almost forgotten about this post, but you got me thinking again.
As a one-time-long-ago teen boy, Harry's reactions to Ginny through the first half of HBP made perfect sense to me--I thought they were hysterical. He starts out really enjoying her company without quite understanding why. Then, as he becomes more aware of his own interest--sparked by incidents of jealousy, first when they get on the train and then when he and Ron walk in on her and Dean--he slowly shifts into active denial. It is only after his adventures under the affects of Felix Felicis--after Dean and Ginny's breakup, in which he had an unwitting part--that he actually begins to consider the possibility. But he's been working his way up to that point since he arrived at the Burrow--or ( ... )
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I'd could go on and on about what is wrong with that particular theory; the biggest problem being the plot would distract from the main idea of the series, which is Harry's battle with Voldemort, not his love life. Not to mention how it would completely destory Harry's relationship with Hemione and to some extent Ron.
Personally, I feel anyone so desperate to explain away JKR's writing of H/G shouldn't bother to read the last book, as you will only be disappointed in the lack of conspiracy theory romances.
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