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From: Levine, Arthur <ALevine>
Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2000 11:21:06 -0400
This has been a fascinating conversation as usual. I thought it was interesting that one reader was upset by the idea of Harry having a crush on Ron. Why, I wonder, was this idea upsetting?
I would have described Harry's feelings for Ron as more of a close-sibling relationship; a mixture of affection, rivalry, exasperation and tenderness. Ron and the Weasleys are certainly the closest thing to a traditional nuclear family that Harry has been able to experience.
But boys certainly have crushes on each other (some of which are romantic in nature, some not) sometimes; it's perfectly normal. I don't think Cho Chang has anything to worry about.
Arthur
Received on Mon 11 Sep 2000 10:21:06 AM CDT
Date: Mon, 11 Sep 2000 11:21:06 -0400
This has been a fascinating conversation as usual. I thought it was interesting that one reader was upset by the idea of Harry having a crush on Ron. Why, I wonder, was this idea upsetting?
I would have described Harry's feelings for Ron as more of a close-sibling relationship; a mixture of affection, rivalry, exasperation and tenderness. Ron and the Weasleys are certainly the closest thing to a traditional nuclear family that Harry has been able to experience.
But boys certainly have crushes on each other (some of which are romantic in nature, some not) sometimes; it's perfectly normal. I don't think Cho Chang has anything to worry about.
Arthur
Received on Mon 11 Sep 2000 10:21:06 AM CDT
