It's not that I don't love R/Hr...

[connielane]

...because I do. But I definitely think I'd like it more and be more interested in it if I weren't involved in the fandom. As it is, there's a tiny bit of bitterness there, and I feel kind of annoyed sometimes when people talk about R/Hr as the "real" romance of the HP series. Because I don't feel that way at all.

Obviously, I don't expect everyone to share my particular perspective, even if they ship the same pairings. But it makes me sad that there still seems to be an implicit rivalry between R/Hr and H/G. And, more significantly, that I'm not exempt from it. I find myself getting very defensive about H/G lately, and even sometimes annoyed that people seem more interested in R/Hr than H/G now (Which is only to be expected, right? Because, I mean - FINALLY).

This isn't directed at anyone in particular, and I know I'm being incredibly annoying and whiny, but I had to get it off my chest. I just love my OTP, and wish I felt that other people loved it as much as I do. But there's obviously nothing at all that I can do about that. The world does not revolve around me and my needs. :P


In other news, I have no comment whatsoever on BoldGate. I'm currently sticking my fingers in my ears and just hoping it will all unhappen. Because I reallyreally do not want to leave LJ.

Comments

[angua9.livejournal.com]

I can't even imagine comparing H/G and R/Hr as to which is more "important" or better-written or whatever, because to me they're both essential. Choosing between them would be like choosing between "Harry defeats Voldemort" and "Harry lives happily ever after" (or toast and butter or chocolate chips and cookies) I demand both!

As to interest, I'm avidly looking for and enjoying fanart and fanfics of both right now, pretty much in alternation. Of course I'm also craving Snape/Lily and James/Lily and anything with Albus Dumbledore or Minerva McGonagall in it!

[firoza.livejournal.com]

I demand both!

I concur!

As to interest, I'm avidly looking for and enjoying fanart and fanfics of both right now, pretty much in alternation. Of course I'm also craving Snape/Lily and James/Lily and anything with Albus Dumbledore or Minerva McGonagall in it!

Dude, me too! After a long, dry spell in terms of reading fanfics I find that I just can't get enough.

(Sorry for spamming your LJ like this Pam, but I just can't help myself - I LOVE me my OBHWF :D!)

[owl]

Word. They're like...chicken and chips. Cheese and onion. Spaghetti and meatballs :-P

[uponadream.livejournal.com]

I can't even imagine comparing H/G and R/Hr as to which is more "important" or better-written or whatever, because to me they're both essential.

Yeah, I agree. H/G is my OTP, but I need both of them or it isn't HP to me! OBHWF all the way, baby.

I also agree with what a few others have been saying about the trio being the most important "ship" in the series. So much word there.