Romance in the Half-Blood Prince

[Melissa_Black13]

*happy sigh* I was perfectly exstatic about the romance in the book. It was awesome. Lol. First up Harry/Ginny. I really dont' think it occured so suddenly like you all were thinking. I mean, there weren't that big of hints in OotP or in the beginning of the book but I picked up on this one thing at the beginning. When the Trio arrives in Potions class Harry gets a wiff of that Amoretia(sp? my brother's reading the book at the mo) and he smells something flowery. At the end after...*sniffle* when Ginny comes up to Harry he smells something flower and immediately knows it's Ginny. I thought the arguments Harry was having in his head were particularly hilarious. Lol. Also cute were the little day dreams Harry kept having about her. I'm sort of sad that Harry ended it but I can absolutely see the reasons he did and I'm glad Ginny accepted them.

Alright moving on. Ron/Hermione...I'm a big shipper for them. I think they're just too cute the way they bicker over the slightest thing but you can tell there's definately an attractiont they have to each other. I loved Ron tries to get Hermione's attention with stuff. 'You can still see the scars from where the brains attacked me' and 'I'm tall'. Lol!! I adored Hermione Confunding McLaggen!! Great stuff, I'm telling you. And she invited him to Slughorn's party!! At that part I was ready to start jumping up and down!! But then Ginny had to go and ruin it all by saying all that stuff about Hermione snogging Krum(umm can someone please tell me when that happened?) and about how Ron's snogged no one. Thank you Ginny for making the most horrible couple happen. Ron/Lavender...umm how 'bout not? I think it was particularly gross how they were sucking face all the time and with Hermione right there. She kept tearing up the poor thing. Ron was being a right git but I guess he was just really jealous about Hermione(supposedly) kissing Krum. Lavender definately knew that there was a thing between Ron and Hermione or else she wouldn't have been so set on keeping her away from Ron. Thank Merlin they finally split up. And then Hermione was all happy and in a good mood. I was definately waiting for them to get together though and was really suprised when the book ended and they weren't. I suppose I'll have to be satisfied with Ron stroking Hermione's hair. And though there will definately be more important things happening in Book 7, I hope Ron and Hermione will finally get together.

Other ships. Lupin/Tonks. Yeah i was real grossed out when Harry thought Tonks might've loved Sirius. I was like, whoa! Slow your roll there, that's her second cousin. That's too kinky for me. I was really happy though when her and Remus got together. Remus has been through a lot and like Marcella Riddle(i think) said, he really deserves some happiness. I hope they get married. Let's see. Umm Fleur/Bill. At first I think I was annoyed with Fleur cause she just seemed so superficial. At the end though I think I warmed up to her when she got indignant when Mrs. Weasley suggested that there wasn't going to be a marriage. Although, I didn't like that comment she made about her being pretty enough for the both of them. But whatever. Hmmm Madame Maxine and Hagrid. I give them two thumbs up. Hagrid definately needs some comfort. Err, Madame Pince/Filch....*crickets* Riiiiight. Anyway, I think I got everyone in. Overall, I think the romance in the book was right on.

Oh wait! Draco/Pansy: I also thouht the train scene was rather cute. Though I really hate Draco. There I think that's it. Lol.

[Lupin Jr]

Originally Posted by JessieHeart

Umm... LupinJr? Harry and Ginny... They kind of break up at the end... Sorry...

Well, it wouldn't be the first time that someone has said H/G is over, now would it? I don't think it's over, it is impossible for it to be over. He didn't break up with her like he broke up with Cho, he broke up with her because he loves her too much to see her get hurt. This leaves Harry with a problem, he loves Ginny and did what he had to do for "some noble cause", but there is still feelings between them. She has loved him since she his first year, she never gave up on him (obsessive love anyone? very powerful, hey Slughorn?). Harry can't be with any girl, but if he could be with a girl, it would be Ginny. That means he isn't going to start snogging Luna or Hermione, because if he was going to risk anyones life, it would be for Ginny. Hermione was smiling when it happens, she doesn't have feelings for Harry, there was no notable dislike from Neville, he doesn't have feelings for Ginny, and Luna made it perfectly clear (on the microphone atleast) that she liked Ginny very much and Harry made sure she knew they where "just friends". So in conclusion, H/G hasn't served it's full purpose yet, and there is still feelings between them.

I noticed that potion smelling like the Burrow and flowers and thought of Ginny, but then when he said he smelt flowers and Ginny was there I almost hit the roof. I couldn't believe it, and then when he was leaving Hogsmeade and thinking about Ginny, how he hated her with Dean, I was like 'Wow! FINALLY HARRY!'. Then when he stood inbetween her and Ron as they where fighting, and he attacked her, then Harry grabbed him and starrted hurting him, that was amazing. He actually hurt Ron physically to protect Ginny. Oh, and then when he just kissed her! Ah! And everyone was staring at them! And when he was in the hospital wing and dreamed she loved him, and at christmas when he got goosebumps when she touched him and... and... *breaths* he, he, he, I love this book so much! Thank you JK! THANK YOU!
But to me, the most important moment was when Dumbledore had died and Harry was crying over his body. Hagrid was shouting at him, but he didn't listen. However, when Ginny appeared next to him, and took his hand, and they walked through the castle comforting each other and holding each other, and Pheonix sang while they where in each others arms in the hospital wing? Remember the Chamber of Secrets? The Pheonix sang when they where together? Aww... love these books. Bring on the next one JK!!

Also a few other pairings, Her-my-oh-ninny and Won Won was done excellently, the H/Hr's can't deny that Hermione's heart is defenetly for Ron. Draco and Pansy was obvious, but Myrtel? Did not see that coming! Wonder where this relationship will go. Bill and Phlegm was alright, it won me at the end when she stayed by his sides even after his face was ruined by that dam werewolf. Tonk/Lupin... he, he, he... LOVE IT! Finally Lupin's got someone. In fact, they where all paired off at the end in the hospital wing...
H/G, R/Hr, M/A, B/F and R/T... OBHWF, not so imposssible afterall!

[tonks26]

Nothing wrong with the Ginny/Harry angle, but I agree with most--it is out of the blue. I was like, where did that come from? Did Ginny slip a Love Potion or something while Harry was looking away? Before I get murdered by Harry/Ginny shippers, hear me out. I like Ginny. I like Harry. I might even learn to like the idea of them together. But it just took me by surprise.

Ron and Hermione. Hermione and Ron. enough said.

Tonks and Lupin? Just like H/G, this idea just apparated out of nowhere. And it was just mentioned, not even elaborated on too much. But no complaints here.

Bill and Fleur? Fleur? Fleur?!

But the best has got to be Madame Pinch and Filch. Wheee!!

[Lupin Jr]

Took you by surprise? You just haven't been reading close enough, there have been H/G clues since they first met. He couldn't take his eyes off of her as she chased the train, crying, in a very cliche romance kind of way.

I just re-read their 'break up' and it is very obvious that both have strong feelings for each other. Harry knew he had to leave or otherwise he would never be able to say goodbye to her. It was less of a 'break up' and more of a 'I'll see you when Voldemorts dead' kind of thing. She has always loved him, and I think, in an odd way, he has always had feelings for her since he first saw her run after the train. Before he was nearly killed his thoughts went to never saying goodbye to Ginny... *sigh* did I mention I love this book?

[hprwhg4ever]

All romance makes me go squeeee. Well...

Bill/Fluer not so much at first but the end, I decided since Molly approves, I can too.

Harry/Ginny was bound to happen sooner or later. I just don't know how I feel about it. It was cute yes, but I just don't think there is anyone good enough for Harry.

Lupin/Tonks all I could do was go awwwwwww.

Ron/Lavender They cracked me up. It was all physical. You could tell that he just wanted to make Hermione jealous.

And I never have shipped Ron/Hermione but I wish they would just kiss already.

[Ellenorethefair]

Ginny and Harry? I guess I was ok with it.......until that random monster kept appearing when Harry saw Ginny or Dean! At one time, it was purring?!?!?? Is it a cat...I mean come on....I am proud of the Ron/Hermione moments, expecially at the end...but Lavender and Ron snogging in the common room? Ginny and Dean snogging in a corridor? Ew....

[loony lupin]

wow. ok i definitely wasn't expecting SO many romance-y things. honestly, i expected she'd continue with the subtle hint dropping thing but i realized my mistake quite quickly. all subtle hints was for romances not directly connected to harry and his circle. and plus, this is the 6th book. she needed to sort it all out.
Harry/Ginny: i was surprised at how quickly it happened. But you have to remember that we can't compare it Ron/Hermione. Ron and Hermione are stubborn creatures who seem so cautious and uncertain regarding their feelings and there's been so much build-up and too much has happened. With Harry and Ginny- she's always liked him (btw, do I hear the H/G shippers going 'told you so' abt the 'gave up not got over' debate?), he liked her in Ootp. Like he says, he's grown used to her around him, grown used to her attentions and now Dean is cutting into it so he was discomfitted. And then he sees 'The Snog'- obviously it hit with the force of a brick: which I suppose is how JK wanted to do it for him. I found it cute, I found it cute how Harry really feels so much for her, especially since he was almost dispassionate towards Cho. Good stuff. Harry is leaving Hogwarts, he wants to protect her. She understands but doesn't agree. It ain't over yet obviously
Ron/Lavender: I've been one of the very few ppl leaning towards R/Hr who wanted Ron to have romance elsewhere first. I was glad he got it. But I will confess I went Lavender? Gah! But I think that he needed this before he finds his way to Hermione. Hermione had Victor- a famous guy who clearly adores her and won't challenge her. Ron had Lavender: who was ready to just snog and not bother with tossing ideas back and forth with him. In short, they both had romances where there partners didn't challenge them like each other do. And you'll notice that, Hermione accepted Vic after Ron's 'troll' comment and Ron snagged Lavender after he thought that Hermione had snogged Vic. It was both a bit of a reactionary romance on their(ron and Hermione) part. They needed to expereince the other end of the spectrum before they realize that they're really meant for each other.
Ron did act like a git, regarding his siter kissing Dean and then he himself kissing Lavender. But I like the Ron of this book for some reason. He no longer takes BS from anyone and even Hermione didn't insult him as viciously as she did in Ootp. I found Hermione's 'Canary attack' refreshingly childish.
Bill/Fleur- I think Bill's scars and Fleur's reaction(I am good looking for both of us, I theenk! I love it!!) were the ultimate test to their realationship, especially Fleur and she passed it very well. I'm very happy with it. I like how Fleur dealt with Molly's over-protectiveness and challenged her on a ground(regarding her precious boys) that nobody had dared before.
Tonks/Remus: hah! yes!yes!yes! I was right! I hadn't imagined it, it wasn't wishful thinking. I'm v.chuffed that JK even brought up the reason which I thought would be the stumbling block for them. I was v. deflated when Harry raised the suspicion of Sirius/Tonks. I was like, 'what! they're cousins!!' but its all good. And to think this was the ship that I got the most stick for, even more than Ron/whoever else. So pardon me while I gloat.
Madam Pince/Filch: priceless!
Ron/Hermione: Well they'll be on the road with Harry next book won't they? Nobody but each other to turn to in what will arguably be the hardest year of their lives so far. She's set it up beautifully. Ron and Hermione both had their 'other relationships' and now know that it doesn't make them as happy as they wished for. I think Hermione came to the conclusion that Ron was 'it' towards the middle and the end and I think Ron will slowly begin to as well. I must say I liked what happened in HBP with these two. I'd have hated it passionately if Ron had hopped about like a jealous nut and Hermione imperiously insulting him and writing letters to Krum and at last deigns him worthy of her affections. I see Ron and Hermione as two intensely insecure, proud creatures. They were going to deny their attachment for as long as they can. They have but I don't think they can anymore in Book 7 making it doubly satisfying when it finally happens

[Ellenorethefair]

If Ron and Hermione are still together in the 7th book((which is most likely)) I can just see it now....Harry trying to get the last four Horcruxes, and then snogging in the background!! HAHA!

[Meandering]

Took you by surprise? You just haven't been reading close enough, there have been H/G clues since they first met. He couldn't take his eyes off of her as she chased the train, crying, in a very cliche romance kind of way.

Couldn't take his eyes off her? Going a bit far, wouldn't you say, Lupin Jnr? There was a burn victim begging around the mamak stalls, and I couldn't take my eyes off her either. I was horrified and I was upset, and I couldn't 'take my eyes off her'. Likewise, if I saw a little girl running after her big brother's, I'd be watching as well, probably going "Awwww..."

Or maybe, like Harry, 'Wish I had a sister to care that much for me...'

To be honest, I was never a really big Harry/Ginny shipper, nor was I really against it. Thank God I'm not a H/Hr shipper! *evil cackle* I'm sure their hearts were broken! But I digress, anyway, the Harry/Ginny romance was way to sweet and way too sudden for my liking. And there was too much of it. It was like eating too much cotton candy, having to go to the dentist and swearing off the filthy pink forthy stuff for life.

[HP_Gem54]

Hmm...guess I will start form the begging.
Lavender and Ron and harry and luna is something straight out of those fan fics that I just can't bear to read and it just didn't make sense to me. Harry and ginny I like the idea of as with hermione and ron but I noticed something adn maybe I was the only one but the romance all seemed so pushed so sudden. Like JK had to get it in whether it fit with the plot or not.(and maybe she did) I felt the characters namely Hermione was much more agressive with ron than she had ever been before. All of a sudden she goes on a date with a random guy to get ron back? and ron is snogging lavender to death in common room? and Harry just suddenly notices his feelings. (Now I sure harry's feelings were something that was there for awhile that suddenly reached the surface but initially reading it it seemed so random) I think that the romance played its biggest role yet and made the characters all act very OOC. Whatever JK has planned romance wise I have faith in her.

[Lupin Jr]

(btw, do I hear the H/G shippers going 'told you so' abt the 'gave up not got over' debate?),

Guilty! I just can't wait to see Emma! I swear, when I read that line I thought 'wow, JKR wrote that just for me!!'.

Originally Posted by Meandering

Couldn't take his eyes off her? Going a bit far, wouldn't you say, Lupin Jnr? There was a burn victim begging around the mamak stalls, and I couldn't take my eyes off her either. I was horrified and I was upset, and I couldn't 'take my eyes off her'. Likewise, if I saw a little girl running after her big brother's, I'd be watching as well, probably going "Awwww..."

JKR knew very well what Ginny was going to do in future books, and I have always said that her chasing the train, tears falling from her eyes, was foreshadowing a romantic link between her and text. I don't think it's too crazy to say, in fact I now think it's probable.

[Meandering]

JKR knew very well what Ginny was going to do in future books, and I have always said that her chasing the train, tears falling from her eyes, was foreshadowing a romantic link between her and text. I don't think it's too crazy to say, in fact I now think it's probable.

*makes face* I don't know... it just doesn't seem like that much of a big deal, and also, Ginny doesn't seem to be as well-developed as the other characters. In the beginning, she was so-shy and so-sweet, then she gets caught out by Riddle, and affair that would traumatize anyone and then ---

She becomes Prom Queen of Hogwarts!

[trinabrow]

I think that JK was spot on with all the romance in this book! I knew that Harry and Ginny were going to get together and I was so happy with the way it happened, although a little disheartened when Harry broke it off, however I’m sure they will get back together in the 7th book. The whole Ron/Lavender/Hermione situation was quite frankly hilarious; Ron and Hermione were made 4 each other. I was a little annoyed though at the length of time it was taking them to figure themselves out, but I laughed all the same. Oh, and Tonks and Lupin were a really sweet surprise, a good couple I think. Ditto to fleur and bill, I think that was sweet also. Well that’s my 2cents, wether u care or not lol

[padfoot_rox93]

AWWW Ronniekins and Hermy!! hee hee so cute. too bad they didn't kiss... yet. Harry and Ginny... hmm well that was great but they broke up. *sniff* and Remus and Tonks!!! i had a feeling that it was time for ickle Remmykins to get someone... hee hee but Sirius and Tonks? NO WAY! they're cousins! ew. Madam Pince and Filch? *makes puking sounds* NO. Ronniekins and Lavender... no, just not right. WAIT! it doesn't really explain why Tonks cries when Sirius's name is mentioned. maybe just sad cuz they're cousins? yeah. Fleur and Bill... well i guess they're great together. AND NOTHING FOR SNAPE! HAAAAA HAAAAA!!!! *points at Snape mockingly while laughing madly*

[Lupin Jr]

I don't think that the Harry/Ginny break up was the end, just re-reading it you can see they both still love each other. She is very mature to accept it, although she did fight it for a moment. Atleast we know that she has always loved him. But Harry, when he was sitting next to her, he knew he had to walk away, he knew he had to let her go because if he didn't, then he couldn't. He does still love her, but this is his cause, she is the only thing that has made him really happy, he called her his source of comfort. JK's given something Harry to come back for, when it's all over and Voldemort's gone, Harry has someone waiting for him. It's sweet, and it will make the end all that much better.
Honestly, I never thought HBP would be the book when Harry fell in love with Ginny, I always thought that for the last book, but this is so much better. Dumbledore said love was something Voldemort didn't understand, Harry has the love of his two best friends, Ronmione and now the love of a girl who had always loved him. His goodbye speech to her was touching, they both knew without saying, if only they weren't so immature they could have had years together, foreshadowing? Anyway, Harry has someone to look forward to when he destroy's Voldemort, something that he lacked until now...

[Mrs Felton]

JKR is my fave person today just coz of Remus/Tonks!! That is my fave pairing ever. But R/Lavender just made me laugh, when she was smiling at him n all that I couldn't help but laugh. H/G was kinda sweet. I'm not a big fan of H/G but they should get back together after Harry kills Voldie. Pince/Filch, that was a bit .. strange, but it could happen, n it should!!

[icicle27]

Romance... well, I'm NOT a Harry/Ginny shipper, but it was bearable. Good, in fact. I'm not going to criticise the book in any way because I thought it was perfect and I just lost an entire review stating this, among other things, because of a fatal error.

I am glad Harry broke up with her though... perhaps I'll still get my dream come true in the seventh book and see the destined Harry/Luna, Ron/Hermione (it's finally happened! A bit, anyway, after all that tension) and Ginny/Neville.

Remus/Tonks was a pleasant surprise, Bill/Fleur... well, I thought they'd split after the mangling of the eldest Weasley's face, but despite my doubts, she really does love him.

Madam Pince/Filch... well it's just meant to be, isn't it...

Ron/Lavender gave us alot of tension in the R/Hr area, which was good, but poor Hermione! And poor Ron, in a way. Ron/Lavender, I think, was Ginny's fault... her jibe about Ron having never kissed anyone... but remember Trelawney telling Lavender to beware a red-headed man?

[Padie]

I just think how funny it is that some FanFictions have exactly these ships.

HG/RW - it was obvious since the beggining, even thought I'd used to rather Hr/H. I think that Ron trying to make Hermione jealous was also something quite funny. He was really desesperated (SP?) to get her.

HP/GW - also obvious. It was already said that they would be together right on PS. Too bad they broke up in the end. But it makes sence that they broke up. I think that Harry would need her by his side but... well... that's JK who decides. Loved their first kiss! Awww... I wish I could be Ginny!

Tonks/RL - all I have to say is ALELUIA! Finally they understand it!!

Bill/Fleur - I knew that Fleur would end up wheter with Bill or with Charlie. Hmm... funny... in a way

RW/LB - weird... "Won-Won" j/k lol

Filch/Madam Pince - different...

Tonks/SB - what an idea! They're cousins man!

LL/HP - it just couldn't happend! That's all... they're too different... dunno...

GW/DT - I think it was also just snogging like Won-Won and Lav-Lav (sry can't take this names out of my head lololol *laughs like mad*)

Did I forget any ship?

[Rebecca_Potter]

I can't get Won-Won out of my head! Hahaha...

I thought Won-Won (sorry, Ron)/Hermione was pretty obvious. Harry/Ginny was less subtle but I knew they would be together. I am not much of a shipper. I always tended to read Lily/James fics. There's this quote in a fanfic I read before. "Why is it that the male Potters are always attracted to red-heads?" How true.

By the way, could someone direct me to Pince/Filch romance? I didn't seem to see it at all! Or perhaps my eyes were too watery from non-stop reading. I read till 2 in the morning. 4 hours and 50 mins haha...

[Leeness]

Harry and Ginny seemed a waste of time to me, they went out for liek 3 chapters and they didnt even see much of each other, i just didnt't see the point in adding that part in.

Fleur and bill was a shock, a very good shock as was Tonks and Lupin

Ron and Lavender were hilarious but we really saw jealousy in Hermoine most def.

[Melissa_Black13]

Just to comment on what someone else said, you can't exactly call the characters OOC can you? I mean, they're JK's characters, she can do whatever she wants with them and I'm pretty sure she knows her characters better than we do.

[Fleurgreene]

However, Remus, more than anyone, deserves happiness

I completely agree...

[wickedweasley]

All I have to say is... BLEUGH. I'm not really into shipping, ANY kind of shipping, so I was a bit annoyed about how much there was. The Ron/Hermione subplot has always been an amusing distraction in the past, but there was far too much snogging in my opinion! When Ginny was berating Ron for how he felt about kissing at the start of the book, for the first time I disliked her because frankly, all that stuff made me uncomfortable too- she should've given Ron some slack! Harry and Ginny are a pair I'm pleased with and at least it didn't take up too much page space, but I wasn't happy at the end when they split- what is it with these hero types and trying to protect their girlfriends? If James had been that way about Lily, Harry would have never been born!

And finally, YUK- am I the only one who thinks Lupin and Tonks do NOT go together? Oh well, I shall continue my disapproval by mimicking Molly, folding my arms and tutting.