What I think the big point missed about that OTP isn't the fact that we're oblivious to R/Hr, but the fact that we don't understand R/Hr. I know I personally just don't get it. At all. I see it! It's right there in front of me! But I have no idea why the fates (or, well, JKR) would want those two to get together. *shrug* If someone could explain it, I'd be very willing to listen. I've yet to understand why. =)


You know there is nothing wrong with shipping Hr/H but some of the fans make such a fuss about it I'm glad I never really stepped into that fandom...and I read a very good essay once why H/Hr makes no sense. It basically said that Ron and Hermione are two extremes, and he isn't happy with either of them if he's alone.

In POA, when Harry has a fight with Hermione about the broom and spends all his time with Ron, it is fun yes but he gets nothing DONE. In GOF when he's jealous of Ron he spends more time with Hermione, and isn't happy either. The thing is, what the author said, that Ron & Hermione are there to take care of him, both in their ways. Of course she could take care of them either as his gf, but as someone pointed out, they are way too parent-like, both of them. They even represent Harry's parents socially, the Muggle-born, bright witch and the pure-blood.

And how can you not see R/H? :o) I mean, the teasing, the mocking... it's JUST the same as with Lily and James, really. The same as Harry spending his vacation at the Weasley's is basically the same as with Sirius Black... :O)