Oh, for crying out loud, people.

[seventhe]

Did you catch the name of the books? Harry Potter and the ____?

Yeah, that's right.

Sadly, that means that there's no time to worship and mourn Snape, Severus-fans. There's no chance to see Tonks and Lupin die, R/T shippers. There's no way to watch Ginny do anything exciting, Ginny-lovers/haters/shippers/etc.

Yeah, I felt a little robbed too. I wanted to see Ginny kick ass. I wanted more on Snape. I was very upset to see Tonks and Lupin both go.

BUT IT'S A HARRY POTTER BOOK. IF HARRY WASN'T THERE, THEN WE DON'T GET TO SEE IT.

If I see one more post about "JKR totally disrespected us Snape fans the way she had him die" or "What did JKR think she was doing, killing off Tonks and Lupin" or "How dare JKR kill off one of the twins", I think I'm going to scream.

JKR is writing books about HARRY POTTER. Yes, one of the strengths of her series would be the wonderful characters she creates. Yes, I felt robbed. Yes, I agree - somewhat.

But you're not entitled to a weepy funeral for Severus/Fred/whomever. So please, stop acting like they are. Because the books aren't about those other characters.

SHEESH.


I seriously, honestly, truly think that the HP fandom as a whole has ruined this book for itself.

Comments

[shahrizai.livejournal.com]

Yes, but then you want to smash both the book and your head against a concrete wall when you don't like the title character! I have honestly never read a book or played a game where the main character was one of my favorites - it's always supporting cast.

Of course, that's why I read fanfic. Because if I wanted to, I could read a fic where Sirius lives, Harry dies in the final battle and Sirius and Lupin snog on top of his grave. Which I wouldn't, but if I wanted to...

[first-seventhe.livejournal.com]

I know, and I don't think JKR quite realized how much we like her minor characters -- she seems almost surprised by the backlash she's gotten.

XD

[shahrizai.livejournal.com]

Many authors write about their pet characters and forget they are not *our* favorite characters as well! I've heard some authors talk about it.

[first-seventhe.livejournal.com]

It's a good point. I guess it's good that we have fandom, in a way. XD

I am just sick of hearing young fanbrats who think that JKR "owes them" because they are "in fandom". No, she does not owe you Harry/Draco buttsex. Really. She doesn't. ;)

[shahrizai.livejournal.com]

I'm not in HP fandom, but yeah, I understand the sentiment. I mean, if you didn't love it in the first place, why are you in the fandom? If you got hooked on it when there wasn't Harry/Draco, why do you feel bitter if it isn't?