From: bleablah@mume.invalid   
      
   Darryl Homo Forests formulated the question :   
      
   > JK can't stand not being in the spotlight any more after the disaster   
   > of her post-Potter book. She's an attention whore who will say   
   > anything to get people to notice her again. JK get over yourself. I   
   > loved the Potter books but they are OVER! Move along....   
      
   Rowling regretting this subplot would be the same as Jane Austen   
   changing her mind on Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy! I really do not   
   understand why she would say anything like this. Ron and Hermione's   
   relationship was so beautifully plotted over the series. To me it is   
   one of the most iconic love stories in literary history. So I don't   
   think Rowling meant to say that she prefers Harry/Hermione to   
   Ron/Hermione. I think what she meant to say is that in real life, Ron   
   and Hermione may not last as a couple, probably because they are very   
   different people. But then again, Harry and Hermione are also very   
   different people.   
      
   Moreover, if Hermione does not find Ron to be smart enough for her,   
   then Harry would also disappoint her. He got about the same grades for   
   his NEWTs (except for Defence Against the Dark Arts, but that makes   
   sense) as Ron and they were in the same classes in the 6th year,   
   including Transfiguration and Potions, which required an Exceeding   
   Expectations to get in. By the way, if Hermione was looking for someone   
   as smart as her, she'd probably remain single throughout the series.   
      
   Also, Ron matured a lot in book 7, so that can't be the reason why the   
   relationship wouldn't work! Sure, they have different personalities,   
   but opposites attract don't they? Moreover, I think Hermione became a   
   lot less uptight under the influence of Ron. She needs that continuous   
   influence in my opinion.   
      
   Anyway, I want to read the complete interview first before I jump to   
   conclusions. :D  lol   
      
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