Harry Potter Pictures, Day 3
Favorite Quidditch Player: Ah, here is where it starts to get tricky, because I don't want to repeat myself, and, for instance, I'm obviously going to work Ron in here somewhere. But do I list him here, or wait and use him for favorite Gryffindor or as part of my favorite couple? Anyway, after pondering this for FAR longer than I should have, here's who I decided on:
Ginny Weasley!
I like Ginny, and I'm not ashamed, so I wanted to work her into this challenge at some point. Ginny is a really excellent character in the books, who I feel wasn't done justice in the movies (no offence to Bonnie Wright, who I'm sure is lovely, but she can't make bricks without clay) which is why I went with art and no movie stills.
I also picked Ginny for favorite Quidditch player because she's one of the few who went on to make Quidditch a career. Quidditch was more than just a silly hobby to her, as it was also more to Harry, and I really feel like it's one of the things they bonded over (See: the book scene of their first kiss). I also admire that she was able to take over Seeking duties whenever Harry was busy having detention.
There are a lot of awesome things about Ginny that make me like her, not least of all her willingness to call Harry, Ron, and anyone else on their shit, and her unwillingness to accept the role of little sister/young girl/thing to be protected. She always wants to be on the front line, fighting beside everyone else (literally and metaphorically) and she very rarely takes no for an answer, even from her parents. She grew so much over the course of the books, and I loved that she got to have a happy ending with Harry. And play Quidditch for a living. :D
I also ship Harry/Ginny/Luna
"I didn't want anyone to talk to me," said Harry, who was feeling more and more nettled.
"Well, that was a bit stupid of you," said Ginny angrily, "seeing as you don't know anyone but me who's been possessed by You-Know-Who, and I can tell you how it feels."
Harry remained quite still as the impact of these words hit him. Then he wheeled around.
"I forgot," he said.
"Lucky you," said Ginny coolly. - OotP
And my absolute favorite Ginny quote: "The thing about growing up with Fred and George is that you sort of start thinking anything's possible if you've got enough nerve."