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Leisha · 6th July 2007, 09:50 PM

I felt cheated while reading THBP; Harry's never even batted an eye at Ginny, and then suddenly book six comes along and whoa! Harry's in love bigtime.

WHAT???

To me anyway, that was a little too sudden. I'd have preferred a gradual fondness for her, with Harry thinking "Ooh... she looks nice", or those sorts of compliments, before falling head over heels for her. But I think the reason for this is that JK wanted to play up to the is-it-Harry-and-Hermione-or-Harry-and-Ginny thing.

Pah!

The Ace · 6th July 2007, 09:52 PM

How can you voice an opinion ? Ginny doesn't have a personality to dislike.

Leisha · 6th July 2007, 10:05 PM

I've got nothing again Ginny, per se, I just think JK could've handled the romance aspect... a little differently.

But yes, she is a little one-dimensional.

Majimaune · 7th July 2007, 09:25 AM

Yes, plain and boring.

PTeppic · 7th July 2007, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leisha

I felt cheated while reading THBP; Harry's never even batted an eye at Ginny, and then suddenly book six comes along and whoa! Harry's in love bigtime.

WHAT???

Isn't that the way love is (or at least, can be)? Sudden awakening as if from sleep?

Tea is my copilot · 7th July 2007, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leisha

I felt cheated while reading THBP; Harry's never even batted an eye at Ginny, and then suddenly book six comes along and whoa! Harry's in love bigtime.

Exactly.
Also I'm pretty annoyed by all the characters. The puberty thing is just a bit too much for me. Harry and Ginny, Ron acting like a psycho...it's just...I know they're confused but as a reader I don't like feeling confused.

The Pelagic Argosy · 7th July 2007, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Leisha

Harry's never even batted an eye at Ginny, and then suddenly book six comes along and whoa! Harry's in love bigtime.

She's Ron's little sister, so Harry's always considered her off limits. Also, I think Rowling intended the whole thing to be a surprise. She didn't want to beat us over the head with it and tip her hand.

Leisha · 7th July 2007, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by PTeppic

Isn't that the way love is (or at least, can be)? Sudden awakening as if from sleep?

Yes, but you'd think he'd have noticed something beforehand. Even if it's just that she's got lovely hair, or that she's nice to talk to or something (well, after she gets over her shyness).

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Originally Posted by TPA

She's Ron's little sister, so Harry's always considered her off limits. Also, I think Rowling intended the whole thing to be a surprise. She didn't want to beat us over the head with it and tip her hand.

I'm not sure he's always thought her "off limits". I mean, when in the other books has he ever looked at Ginny in any other way but someone to save or someone whom he meets when he goes to his best friend's house? I don't think he's ever had one romantic thought about her, has he? Unless I've missed something, in which case I'll eat my words.

Quote from book 6:
"I can't, Harry, I said I'd meet Dean," said Ginny brightly. "See you later."
"Right," said Harry. He felt a strange twinge of annoyance as she walked away, her long red hair dancing behind her; he had become so used to her presence over the summer that he had almost forgotten that Ginny did not hang around with him, Ron, and Hermione while at school. Then he blinked and looked around: He was surrounded by mesmerized girls.

I believe that's the first indication, ever, that he likes her.

Majimaune · 8th July 2007, 06:19 AM

I'm with you Leisha. You have support.

Andy R Marshall · 10th November 2007, 07:36 PM

she's a skank, that's my two cents

manephelien · 11th November 2007, 10:45 AM

A skank? 15 year olds aren't skanks no matter what they do. She liked Harry and went after him, a bit I think to spite her big brother, and we all know big brothers can be a bit protective when it comes to guys dating their little sisters. I would have liked to know more about her, that's for sure.

Majimaune · 12th November 2007, 06:50 AM

I don't think its just big brothers. I think its all brothers.

I do have to agree. 15 year olds can't be skanks.

UnderTheOath · 13th November 2007, 05:16 AM

Ginny is a favourite character of mine, along with Snape and Sirius.

Majimaune · 13th November 2007, 05:55 AM

Snape is awesome except for when he really turns out to be good. I didn't like that much.

UnderTheOath · 13th November 2007, 08:36 AM

That sold it to me

He was so complex.

6th July 2007, 09:50 PM	#16 (permalink)
Leisha It wasn't me! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 1,886	Re: Ginny - Love, Hate or On-The-Fence? I felt cheated while reading THBP; Harry's never even batted an eye at Ginny, and then suddenly book six comes along and whoa! Harry's in love bigtime. WHAT??? To me anyway, that was a little too sudden. I'd have preferred a gradual fondness for her, with Harry thinking "Ooh... she looks nice", or those sorts of compliments, before falling head over heels for her. But I think the reason for this is that JK wanted to play up to the is-it-Harry-and-Hermione-or-Harry-and-Ginny thing. Pah!

6th July 2007, 09:52 PM	#17 (permalink)
The Ace Scottish Roman Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Perth and Kinross Posts: 2,179	Re: Ginny - Love, Hate or On-The-Fence? How can you voice an opinion ? Ginny doesn't have a personality to dislike.

6th July 2007, 10:05 PM	#18 (permalink)
Leisha It wasn't me! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cumbria Posts: 1,886	Re: Ginny - Love, Hate or On-The-Fence? I've got nothing again Ginny, per se, I just think JK could've handled the romance aspect... a little differently. But yes, she is a little one-dimensional.

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Majimaune Canned Aussieness! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Australia, New South Wales Posts: 1,843	Re: Ginny - Love, Hate or On-The-Fence? Yes, plain and boring.

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Majimaune Canned Aussieness! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Australia, New South Wales Posts: 1,843	Re: Ginny - Love, Hate or On-The-Fence? I'm with you Leisha. You have support.

10th November 2007, 07:36 PM	#25 (permalink)
Andy R Marshall Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 16	Re: Ginny - Love, Hate or On-The-Fence? she's a skank, that's my two cents

11th November 2007, 10:45 AM	#26 (permalink)
manephelien Transmural Feline Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Finland Posts: 552	Re: Ginny - Love, Hate or On-The-Fence? A skank? 15 year olds aren't skanks no matter what they do. She liked Harry and went after him, a bit I think to spite her big brother, and we all know big brothers can be a bit protective when it comes to guys dating their little sisters. I would have liked to know more about her, that's for sure.

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Majimaune Canned Aussieness! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Australia, New South Wales Posts: 1,843	Re: Ginny - Love, Hate or On-The-Fence? I don't think its just big brothers. I think its all brothers. I do have to agree. 15 year olds can't be skanks.

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UnderTheOath Minister For Magic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 45	Re: Ginny - Love, Hate or On-The-Fence? Ginny is a favourite character of mine, along with Snape and Sirius.

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Majimaune Canned Aussieness! Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Australia, New South Wales Posts: 1,843	Re: Ginny - Love, Hate or On-The-Fence? Snape is awesome except for when he really turns out to be good. I didn't like that much.

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UnderTheOath Minister For Magic Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 45	Re: Ginny - Love, Hate or On-The-Fence? That sold it to me He was so complex.

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