Welcome Guest
[ Log In ] [ Register ]
Enter Username: Enter Password:
Harry Potter forum image 
 
The Rules : FAQ : Search 
Member List : Sitemap 

1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)

3 Pages V   [1] 2 3   
 
Hormones and Hogwarts, Why the wait?
HJGlovesRBW
post Jul 30 2008, 10:24 PM
Post #1


Just Through the Brick Wall


*

Posts: 11
Joined: 8:08pm July 24, 2008
Now I understand that Harry was trying to save the world, Ron was a bit thick in the head when it came to girls, Hermione in particular; but why is it that Harry has to wait to what 15 to get his first kiss and Ron's 16 going to 17 when he's with Lavender? Couldn't they have saved the world and had more than one date between the two of them before 5th year?

Now I'm from the US so it might just be that in NYC where I'm from kids start dating at like 13 or 14. But don't Ron and Harry seam a little old to just be starting the relationship thing at 15 or 16 even with a war going on?

Ginny had two boyfriends and she's younger, Dean dated Ginny, Draco had Pansy, even Percy had a girlfriend.

What do you all think?



--------------------
~ Save a broomstick; ride a Quidditch player. ~
+
kendra.dumbledor...
post Jul 30 2008, 10:32 PM
Post #2


The Amazing Ardent Avatar Creator


Group Icon

Posts: 1,394
Joined: 9:59pm January 31, 2008
Location: In Nerdfighteria doing my happy dance with Hank and John!
I think that there is no particular reason that they started dating girls a little later than some others at Hogwars. Everyone is different and they need to do what they feel is right for them. I think that it is the same in real life as well. Everyone's different. Take me for example I am 16 and have not been on a date, ever been in a relationship or anything that was even remotley close to a relationship or boyfried. So I think that the wizarding world is no different than real life. I also think that people these days start dating way to early...but that is getting a bit off topic..and I could go on and on about that subject...so I will just stop typing now! smile.gif


--------------------
If nothing in the world ever changed,
there wouldn't be butterflies.
avatar and siggy by me
+
Azkaban's_Angel
post Jul 30 2008, 10:42 PM
Post #3


Fudge-Maker at Florean Fortescue's


***

Posts: 2,237
Joined: 7:59am June 6, 2006
QUOTE(HJGlovesRBW @ Jul 31 2008, 04:24 AM) *
What do you all think?

I think that in the real world and the wizarding world it really just depends on the individual. Ron and Harry were both pretty akward around girls even when they were in relationships, I don't think they were ready before that. We know Harry was into Cho when he was 13 but even by 14 he struggled to make coherent sentences in her presence but somehow I'd imagine Fred nd George had less trouble in that department at that stage. I suppose Harry & Ron were just late bloomers by the standards of modern teen culture rolleyes.gif


--------------------
IPB Image
+
roonwit
post Jul 31 2008, 05:26 AM
Post #4


Product Tester at Weasleys Wizarding Wheezes


Group Icon

Posts: 8,230
Joined: 4:57am January 28, 2005
Location: near Muggleswick, UK
I think it is simply that Harry and Ron had too many other things to do to get a girlfriend. Harry is attracted to Cho towards the end of PoA and Ron notices Fleur during GoF, but in general they are doing too much to notice girls much or act upon any feelings they do have.


--------------------

W.L.Y.J.
We love you Jo
+
mathew dumbledor...
post Jul 31 2008, 08:07 AM
Post #5


Perusing the Magical Menagerie


*

Posts: 95
Joined: 2:43pm July 23, 2008
Location: The wizard school in Brazil.
I think that they were "late" for the modern standarts because of a combination of factors. Harry, Ron and Hermione had always been involved with this war caused by Voldemort, since their first year. So, their mind was full of this preocupations. And, also, there is the personality of each person. Until their first relationship, they weren't prepared for this. kiss.gif

This post has been edited by mathew dumbledore: Jul 31 2008, 08:16 AM


--------------------
Mathew Dumbledore
The number one Harry Potter fan in Brazil!
+
kalayaan
post Aug 1 2008, 03:36 AM
Post #6


Hiding in the Iron Maiden at Borgin and Burkes


**

Posts: 314
Joined: 2:34pm April 1, 2007
Location: I'll reveal my location to you for €500
QUOTE(HJGlovesRBW @ Jul 31 2008, 06:24 AM) *


Now I'm from the US so it might just be that in NYC where I'm from kids start dating at like 13 or 14. But don't Ron and Harry seam a little old to just be starting the relationship thing at 15 or 16 even with a war going on?

Ginny had two boyfriends and she's younger, Dean dated Ginny, Draco had Pansy, even Percy had a girlfriend.

What do you all think?



Harry and Ron weren't 'late' at all, the others were all extremely early. Especially Ginny seemed rather obsessed with all of that. In fact the ability to wait a few years longer is an indication of superior mental maturity.


--------------------
(This signature has been censored)
+
VoodooPadfoot
post Aug 1 2008, 04:14 AM
Post #7


Buying a Half-Kneazle


**

Posts: 505
Joined: 6:46am January 1, 2008
Location: In world where Middle Earth has Hogwarts and Forks in it!
I don't think it's Hogwarts, I think it's just Harry and Ron being quite uncomforatble and awkward. I think Harry also has slightly more important things on his mind, and Ron is just really quite scared of women personally.


--------------------
+
RubyRose
post Aug 1 2008, 11:04 AM
Post #8


Flesh-Eating-Slug Catcher


**

Posts: 160
Joined: 5:11pm August 4, 2005
Location: Drinking butterbeer with friends under the Slytherin quidditch post... come find us!
Personally, I found their "delay" with relationship to be endearing, extending their period of innocence and wonder. I feel like it made them (Harry and Ron) even more unlikley heroes since they weren't trying to be something/someone they're not to impress others (well, most of the time wink.gif). They were truly acting out of their own innate bravery, loyalty, innocence, and love.


--------------------




It's Magic
+
tonksgirl
post Aug 1 2008, 11:42 AM
Post #9


Firebolt-Polisher at Quality Quidditch Supplies


***

Posts: 1,055
Joined: 6:16pm June 18, 2007
Location: eating every flavor beans in the boys' gryffindor common room
i think bc they were too uncomfortable around girls to get in relationships before that. and they were too busy fighting LV to think about it, too. and maby its just me, but as thick as harry and ron were about girls, they werent going to have a relationship with someone they didnt feel attracted to. especially harry. and yeah maby ron dated lav lav just for the snogging but there was physical attraction involved i guess. and after a while he got tired of it and waited for his true love to take the initiative smile.gif

ps. RubyRose, i love your siggy! made me LOL.


--------------------

i live in my own little world, but i like it here...
Gryffindor all the way!
Cuz i LOVE Jake.
+
Shaybutta
post Aug 1 2008, 01:37 PM
Post #10


Just Through the Brick Wall


*

Posts: 7
Joined: 3:02pm June 24, 2007
Ron was very immature so that sounds about right for him, and Harry actually started liking the asian
girl in his 3rd year, I think he was about 13 right?
+
Digg this topic · Save to del.icio.us · Slashdot It · Post to Technorati · Post to Furl · Submit to Reddit · Share on Facebook · Fark It · Googlize This Post · Add to ma.gnolia · Tag to Wink · Add to MyWeb · Add to Netscape « Next Oldest · Character Analysis: Notable Magical Names of our Time · Next Newest »
3 Pages V   [1] 2 3 

 

  > Similar Topics

    Topic Title Replies Topic Starter Views Last Action
No New Posts  
8 lirene 269 Today, 11:50 AM
Last post by: SnapesSister
No new  
Hogwarts song

 (Pages: * 1 2 3 4)
 33 krystle 1,617 Today, 09:10 AM
Last post by: ChelseyFitz
No New Posts
7 CoolCatElly 665 19th November 2008 - 06:49 PM
Last post by: minister kingsley

Mod Thread:
Christian Themes in Narnia

Hot Thread:
HBP Film - "Coming Soon"



Lily and Stag Sorting here
Sorting is now open for our Prisoner of Azkaban reading groups! Click here to sort!



Harry Potter Lounge Chat Image
Coming Up:
CHATS: Saturday, 1-3pm,EST - Chapter chat CoS; Sunday 3-5pm - Chocolate Frog Card chat.



Click for the Harry Potter Online Shop!
Shopping at The Cauldron Shop supports this forum!



Hosted By: Idologic
Privacy Policy
Powered By IP.Board 2.3.4 © 2008  IPS, Inc.
CommunitySEO 1.1.4 P1 © 2008  IPB SEO Module