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Unless you are living under a rock, you have heard that in a recent interview, J. K. Rowling admits that she regrets Ron and Hermione's relationship. She stated that she wanted the books to end up in the way she originally planned and that it was more for her own personal reasons to have the pair end up with each other. Obviously, there have been millions of fans crying their eyes out and smashing the nearest breakables upon hearing the confession. Despite that, I can't say that I was one of them.
Do I think Ron and Hermione are compatible? Yes. I think they are the epitome of "opposites attract." Hermione has always been the one to keep him in line (except for that dreadful time in book 6) and Ron is the one who keeps things light and not too serious. On the other hand, Jo admits in this interview that Ron and Hermione would eventually need relationship counseling. Though it almost sounds like their relationship falls apart, it also shows that they are fighters and they're not afraid of putting their whole hearts into making it work. Also, they're still together in the epilogue. Boom.
Do I cry every time I see or read about their first kiss? Of course I do, who doesn't? Although, I'm also known to cry over episodes of Modern Family. But JUST because I'm an easy crier, doesn't mean I don't cherish their love for one another. When you think about it, they really do have a classic, pure, and timeless love story
Yes, Ron and Hermione are cute, but even when I was young, I was not that impressed with Ron. I always hoped that Hermione would end up with Harry. I was sure Jo would grant my wish at the end of Goblet of Fire when she kissed him on the cheek. All I could think of was, "this is it!!" and of course, it wasn't.
Anyway, what do you all think? Are you heartbroken? Did you have a feeling of "Duh Jo, what took you so long?!" Are you indifferent? Who would you choose for Ron and Hermione? I'm not sure who'd be a perfect match for Ron, but Hermione, girl you know what I think!
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Smart, nerdy, and a quiet warrior: Neville Longbottom. Both of them started out as dorks and they both ended up outstandingly beautiful. Neville and Hermione also have two of the biggest hearts in all the series. How could you go wrong? Also, they would have some gorgeous babies.
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"I have a hard time seeing people get so furiously angry over this situation.
For example, haven't you ever made a mistake that you regretted? It seemed all well and good at the time, but when you're older and wiser, you realize you should have made another choice. We may have all read the books, time and time again, yet Harry's head is the only one we've ever been inside. We don't know what goes on inside Ron's and Hermione's; and even though we have seen Harry's thoughts, we most definitely haven't seen all of them.
Jo is the only one who has.
She is Harry. She is Ron. She is Hermione. Maybe in the time she's had to reflect, she understands that Hermione and Ron would no longer make each other happy they way they wanted or the way they thought. I wish people would treat it more like Ron and Hermione announcing a break up instead of Jo trying to rewrite the books (because that's not what she is doing at all). Once again, she is giving a voice to the characters we all love and have grown up with to say how they're feeling these days. Yes it's sad, but it's not Jo's fault.
I refuse to believe this is a cry for attention or publicity stunt. If there is anyone who would never NEED one, it's her. Really the only thing that bothers me is that people are getting so angry about it."
Tell me what you think!! Potter on ;)
xoChristie
I respectfully and wholeheartedly disagree. Ron and Hermione's relationship is almost identical to the relationship I have with my boyfriend (Logan) of 6 years. It's scary how much their relationship reminds me of my own, actually.
ReplyDeleteDo we fight? Yes. Sometimes so much, that I want to throw my hairbrush directly at his friggen face and hope it breaks his nose, lmao. BUT, at the exact same time, I've also come to the realization that I refuse to live without him in my life. I know, I know. Corny as hell, right? It's true though. Completely and totally. Even just thinking about not seeing him every day, or talking to him on the phone is something that I can't even process correctly.
What do we fight about? Oh, pretty much anything and everything. From bills, to rent, to friends, aaaand what we're going to have for dinner. It's ridiculous. He's very loud and obnoxious, and even though I'm not necessarily the shy girl, I'm definitely not as charismatic as he is. On top of that, we both come from completely different families. His parents are fairly liberal, and my own are good old southern traditionalists. Weird, yeah? I know.
Basically, (I don't want to make this too long. -_-) we met our freshman year of high school in algebra class, and literally, right then and there, I knew we'd be really great friends. We stayed friends for about a year and a half, then started dating near the end of my sophomore year, and we're still together. Which is pretty amazing, considering all the shit we've been through. I /could/ go into that, but like I said, I don't want to make this any more longer than it's already going to be. Aha.
I guess what I'm trying to say is, despite what everyone is saying, whether they're upset by the news or not, I truly and wholeheartedly believe that Ron and Hermione were meant to be together. They're complete opposites, but that's alright, because they balance out each other's qualities and what not. Sure, they fight, but from what I've noticed, their squabbles aren't really anything more than childish and silly. Plus, I cannot see either one of them staying mad at each other terribly long BECAUSE they care so much about one another. This is why I can totally and honestly relate their relationship to my own, because I feel like their story is my life. Logan and I love each other, but we fight, we argue, we yell, but at the end of the day, it doesn't matter.
Ready for a shocker? I used to ship Harry and Hermione. Especially during Goblet of Fire. God, I used to adore them together. I thought they were perfect. It was only when I noticed how much Ron and Hermione's situation matched my own, that I switched teams and haven't gone back since. Now that I look back at it, I think, (my personal opinion here), that I mistook Harry and Hermione's 'chemistry' for just a strong, sibling bond, because that's all I see when I look at them interacting now. In my eyes, Harry's level of caring and affection for her is so small compared to Ron's. He would literally do absolutely /anything/ for Hermione. Whether that be comforting with words, sharing laughs, or whatever. He's so loyal, that he'd be willing to die for not only his friends, but especially for her, because of the way he feels.
Everyone makes their relationship out to be some kind of horror story, but in reality, it wasn't. It couldn't be. Every couple has their problems, but once they face them together, it only makes their relationship that much stronger. It's like sealing another bond. They're fire and ice or ying and yang. Logically, yes, it does make sense for Hermione to be with Harry, but love doesn't make sense, nor should it have to. It's unexplainable.
Anyway, there is a lot more I could say, but I'll just stop there for now. Sorry for making this a novel. xD
I appreciate the time you took to read my blog and to respond in such detail. While I certainly see your point (I've never disliked them as a couple) I have a hard time seeing people get so furiously angry over this situation.
DeleteFor example, haven't you ever made a mistake that you regretted? It seemed all well and good at the time, but when you're older and wiser, you realize you should have made another choice. We may have all read the books, time and time again, yet Harry's head is the only one we've ever been inside. We don't know what goes on inside Ron's and Hermione's; and even though we have seen Harry's thoughts, we most definitely haven't seen all of them.
Jo is the only one who has.
She is Harry. She is Ron. She is Hermione. Maybe in the time she's had to reflect, she understands that Hermione and Ron would no longer make each other happy they way they wanted or the way they thought. I wish people would treat it more like Ron and Hermione announcing a break up instead of Jo trying to rewrite the books (because that's not what she is doing at all). Once again, she is giving a voice to the characters we all love and have grown up with to say how they're feeling these days. Yes it's sad, but it's not Jo's fault.
I refuse to believe this is a cry for attention or publicity stunt. If there is anyone who would never NEED one, it's her. Really the only thing that bothers me is that people are getting so angry about it.
I hope you and your boyfriend will always be happy together :) Thanks again for commenting!