My singular obsession

[jadeites_lady]

I went into this briefly on quiet_charm (like the plug, calledinvain? ;) ) but since sevarem asked, I'm posting how I was drawn into the beautiful rare ship of Cedric and Cho.

Comments

[sevarem]

I think I like Percy/Penelope and Fred/Angelina for much the same reasons. They don't get a lot of development, so it leaves much to my imagination.

I understand disliking Cho for canon reasons, but I could never understand the "she's a bitch/slut/ho!" reactions.

I wouldn't say Harry has no taste, but I do think he liked Cho for mostly physical reasons. They hardly knew each other at that point, but it makes sense for a first crush.

[jadeites_lady]

re: Harry - definitely. His crush was rather endearing, or at least - to me - nicer than his lust for Ginny.

[sevarem]

Heeey, I didn't say that now. *points to icon* Harry/Ginny shipper.

[jadeites_lady]

oops! I think movie!Harry and movie!Ginny would be cute together... just bookwise, I wish Ginny's personality didn't change so much in HBP.

[sevarem]

Because I can't find the comment, I'll put the reply here. This is where the rpg app is. Scroll to the bottom for it. If you need help with it, just let me know.

Ginny changed a lot in HBP? I thought she just grew up a bit. Do tell.

[jadeites_lady]

I guess I always thought of her as sweet/nice, but in HBP, she started hexing people who annoyed her or argued with her. I can understand if a situation led up to it (like the Harry/Draco duel), but it seemed kind of harsh to hex someone who might have only verbally insulted her. (We all dealt with kids teasing us in school, but I don't think all of us got revenge or beat those kids up

[sevarem]

Well, with Michael, Ginny didn't call him a fool until he was about to run over and blab about the DA at the breakfast table. I think that was more an annoyed reaction than anything. And she broke up with him when he turned out to be a whiny loser, so I can't say I blame her.

Why do you feel sorry for Neville and Dean? She never dated Neville; they just went to a dance together. And the relationship with Dean seemed to run its course. I do agree though that Ginny's character could have been more carefully developed over the books. I really liked her more prominent role in OotP, but it did just kind of spring from no where, didn't it?

I'm a big Harry/Ginny shipper. *points to icon* That doesn't mean I'm not enjoying your fic, which I'll try to have back to you in a few days. ;)

[jadeites_lady]

LOL.. well, I don't want to step on your toes. I'm not an avid shipper of any of them (I'm not really an avid shipper of Harry/Hermione either; I wrote the fic more as a challenge). As I said in your journal, I tend to become singularly-obsessed (so my obsession is Cedric/Cho). Perhaps when book 7 comes out, I will fall in love with Ron/Hermione and Harry/Ginny (because *hopefully* JKR will flesh the relationships out).

I feel sorry for Neville because I thought the dance could be the beginning of something. He's like the underdog, clumsy, shy, awkward... but he could turn into a heartbreaker later in life. Maybe I need to read the books again - I thought Dean was upset by the display, but if he's okay with their relationship, then I have no problems. Dean's character is even less developed than Neville, but at least, he believed Harry (or opted to stay neutral) during the beginning of OoTP (compared to how Seamus acted). It just felt like he liked her more than she liked him...

[sevarem]

This is AWESOME. I think we've played comment tag more than I've ever played comment tag. We're telling stories in the comments of your lj.

I want Neville and Luna to get together. I know they won't, but they're my alternate pairing of choice.

I like Harry/Ginny A LOT, but it's okay if you don't. My toes are resilient and covered in steel! And they have funny hats.

What other pairings do you like? (Besides your awesome obsession with C/C.)

I'll give you a new icon today. *point point* Enjoy the colepuffs.

[jadeites_lady]

LOL - I know... this is the longest comment thread I think I have.

Neville and Luna would be cute together.. but then I think Luna would be cute with anyone (like Ron or Harry, even though they're spoken for). She could even go opposite with Draco because I don't think she would mind / be upset by Draco's comments (he won't be able to push her buttons like he does with the trio).

Do you like Ron/Hermione more than Harry/Ginny? or the other way around?

I thought Harry/Luna was better than Harry/Cho.

Other pairings? God... let me think and get back to you. ;)

[sevarem]

This thread is GREAT. We should probably take it to email soon though, or IM each other (purplemisochan on AIM).

The idea of Draco/Luna is FUNNY, but I don't think it'd work. I think he'd be weirded out by her. Ron/Luna is amusing too. *thinks about it* Yeah, that I'd like to see. In GoF and OotP, I was pulling for Harry/Cho to work out, but there you go.

I think I like Harry/Ginny slightly more than Ron/Hermione simply because Ron and Hermione irk me quite a bit sometimes. I just want to shake them and tell them to GET TOGETHER ALREADY! Which is why I thought Ron/Lavender was hilarious. I love the romance in the series, I really do. I'm one of the few, I know, but it greatly amuses me and it's pretty much everything I expect out of teenage romance.

[jadeites_lady]

oh, I'm working on the RPG app now. what character are you playing? I feel the hauntings of my original app process again :P

[sevarem]

Yay!

Har-dee-har. In the Marauders game, I'm Ludo Bagman. He likes Quidditch and gambling and toast and Quidditch. In that order. Oh, and girls. But mostly Quidditch and gambling(and toast).

In the Trio game, I'm OMG HARRY. Yeah, that's right, I'm the angsty boy what lived a lot. I didn't expect to get the character at all, but there you go.

Who are you applying for? We can totally plan stuff out, either about toast or something more keen. It'll be fun.

I'll give you a different icon today. *points* Enjoy Percy's bedhead.

[jadeites_lady]

I'm trying out for Cho, like you said. If I get her, we could have an awkward 'hi, how are you?' conversation and maybe get to become friends. ;) I'm having her as a healer apprentice (that's what I think she'd do) so she could treat Harry's wounds or go to the Order and help with that aspect. She's not on the front line, but behind-the-scenes. If I don't get Cho, I'm going to try out for other girl characters.

Do you think I should try to apply for the Marauders game? I don't even know who I'd play.

[sevarem]

Ooh, you playing Cho would be great! We could play some great conversations between Cho and Harry.

You should apply for the Marauders game because it will be fun. If you prefer to play female characters, here are some suggestions(based on the list):
1. Dorcas Meadows, Gryffindor, 7th year. She becomes an Auror later and is personally killed by Voldemort, which tells me she's pretty impressive.
2. Greta Catchlove, Hufflepuff, 7th year. A future charms book author.
3. Alice Longbottom. Auror and Neville's eventual mama.

There are a bunch more, but the first two are students, which might be most fun. Then you can get tangled up in wacky Marauders antics and fun romances and what-have-you.

For sample RPs... Hmm, well, hold on, I'm taking this to email.

[jadeites_lady]

Any suggestions for a sample RP? I wrote the sample journal entry, but I'm drawing a blank for sample RP. Maybe tomorrow I'll think of something!