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Full Version: Why ship D/G?
Well I dunno what makes me ship them. Im all for the "opposites attract" sorta thing and Draco is one of my fave characters. Ginny also never seems bothered by his remarks, she even has a few of her own. It may not be the most possible ship but its definately one of the cutest
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I always just gave Ginny the benefit of the doubt that she could be one of the only ones who could match Draco's wit, especially with this new burst of flirtatciousness and outgoingness in book 5.
Because theirs is almost a forbidden romance. He is a coward who hides under a diabolical shell, and she is just beginning to break out of her own shell. They just work. They do.
Because they are, pants down, the sexiest couple in the books.
The reason I love Draco/Ginny is just the whole personality clash. In canon, Draco's so immature and in OotP we saw Ginny had a lot more spunk than we gave her credit. Maybe she'll be the person to finally tell Malfoy to shut UP. (Not that we don't all love him to death)
Another reason is that it's not a purely good or bad ship. Like R/Hr is white, Lucius/Whoever is black, and Draco/Ginny is in the middle. Shades of grey, ya know?
Plus, they look adorable together.
See icon? *point point*
Edit: Nope, not anymore. Now it's just Ginny. Oh well!
Another reason is that it's not a purely good or bad ship. Like R/Hr is white, Lucius/Whoever is black, and Draco/Ginny is in the middle. Shades of grey, ya know?
Plus, they look adorable together.
See icon? *point point*Edit: Nope, not anymore. Now it's just Ginny. Oh well!
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| Another reason is that it's not a purely good or bad ship. Like R/Hr is white, Lucius/Whoever is black, and Draco/Ginny is in the middle. Shades of grey, ya know? |
R/Hr isn't white... *grumble grumble*.
But yes, I totally agree, that's very true. It has it's horrible dark moments and then it's absolutely hilarious, romantic moments.
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| Did I mention the sexiness exuded by the character of Draco... |
Heh, yeah. We all love smarmy Slytherins.
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| Because they are, pants down, the sexiest couple in the books |
Sooo true!
I think D/G inspires a sort of challenge... i mean, most of the other couples IMO are just toooo easy to put together, but Draco and Ginny *hate* each other... well, they pretend very well anyway... I think the reason we love them so much is becasue they are so interesting, and mysterious in a way, and of course VERY sexy.
To put it simply... they belong together, it's just a matter of getting them there!
katie x
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| To put it simply... they belong together, it's just a matter of getting them there! |
This is so true. And the funny thing is, in other fiction, this is by far my favorite kind of romance now. I'll read a book where two characters get together without any struggle at all, and I just yawn. I left thinking, "Where was the challenge, the snark, the angst?"
The challenge is what makes D/G so exciting. In fics, I don't read them just to see the D/G snogfest at the end. [Well, not entirely.
] I read it to see each authors interpretation of just how one earth these two kids could fall in love. It's so cool.
Kristina
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| This is so true. And the funny thing is, in other fiction, this is by far my favorite kind of romance now. I'll read a book where two characters get together without any struggle at all, and I just yawn. I left thinking, "Where was the challenge, the snark, the angst?" |
This is so weird. I was watching Cruel Intentions again today and I was thinking: "I love this couple (Sebastain/Annette)," and then I thought: "of course I do, it's so very much like DG. I mean, every other couple just isn't as exciting if it's not like DG for me anymore..."
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| The challenge is what makes D/G so exciting. |
Exactly... So many people think to themselves its impossible and move on- but that's the thing that's intriguing!
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| I read it to see each authors interpretation of just how one earth these two kids could fall in love. It's so cool. |
The journey is more interesting then the ending.Crystal
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| This is so weird. I was watching Cruel Intentions again today and I was thinking: "I love this couple (Sebastain/Annette)," and then I thought: "of course I do, it's so very much like DG. I mean, every other couple just isn't as exciting if it's not like DG for me anymore..." |
Oh I love that relationship. I went and started writing a Cruel Intentions-esque fic after seeing it, remember?
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| The journey is more interesting then the ending. |
Exactly. Crys, why do you always explain things better than me?
Kristina
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| Oh I love that relationship. I went and started writing a Cruel Intentions-esque fic after seeing it, remember? |
Yes. The one you haven't updated in months. *knowing look*
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| Exactly. Crys, why do you always explain things better than me? |
*sigh* *files nails, bored* It's simply a gift.
Crystal, getting OT
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| Yes. The one you haven't updated in months. *knowing look* |
*cringes* Knew I shouldn't have brought it up.
Haha but the point was, D/G has made me very aware of any other relatioships with the same struggle of hate --> love.
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| *sigh* *files nails, bored* It's simply a gift. |
*cracks up*
This statement had me falling out of my chair earlier.
It's like you've completely accepted the fact that you're better at wording than I am. Haha, well with all the other things I win at, I feel it's nice to let you have something.
Kristina, really only kidding
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| *cringes* Knew I shouldn't have brought it up. |
But you did.
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| Haha but the point was, D/G has made me very aware of any other relatioships with the same struggle of hate --> love. |
Exactly. The thing about DG is, no matter what, there are always obstacles. In say, a H/Hr fanfic, the only obstacle really worth mentioning is Ron- but that can easily be taken care of (girlfriend, death
). In DG, there's pre-assumed hate, house rivalry, family fueding, differences in ideals and morals- the list goes on, and that's just the problems arising from the idea of Draco and Ginny getting together. Then, when you add a plot, you end up with this amazing adventure with challenges for the characters on so many levels.
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| It's like you've completely accepted the fact that you're better at wording than I am. Haha, well with all the other things I win at, I feel it's nice to let you have something. |
Hehe.
Crys
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| In say, a H/Hr fanfic, the only obstacle really worth mentioning is Ron- but that can easily be taken care of (girlfriend, death ). |
Haha, I'll bet a H/Hr fan would argue with you on that. [Shh, I agree though]
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| Exactly. The thing about DG is, no matter what, there are always obstacles. In DG, there's pre-assumed hate, house rivalry, family fueding, differences in ideals and morals- the list goes on, and that's just the problems arising from the idea of Draco and Ginny getting together. Then, when you add a plot, you end up with this amazing adventure with challenges for the characters on so many levels. |
There's also snark, pride, and UST.
If a relationship is too easy for two characters to get together, I almost deem it boring, now.
Kristina
MOD NOTE: Re the post before- I'll allow it. Remember, keep it civil. Read the rules. And this is not a debate. People like to confuse the two- debates and discussions. This is a discussion and the second it becomes a debate, it gets moved to the The Debate Thread.
And if this gets nasty, the second it does I have a whole bunch modly powers I can use. *pauses for effect* Don't make me use them.
Considering the last time I posted in this thread was 2 years ago, I'll answer you here. WHAT exactly is up with the whole Draco/Ginny ship?
I like them together. You like H/Hr, I can see from your signature. You think they fit together, right? That they compliment each other and can learn to love each other in a romantic way, true?
It's the same over here in this camp, just with different characters.
True. That is a pre-misconceived hatred, though.
He has? No, I think you're mistaken. I know for a fact that pre-OotP, Draco and Ginny have had exactly two encounters written in the books. The first is when Draco takes a jab at Harry and calls Ginny his girlfriend. The second is when Harry receives the valentine Ginny supposedly sent him.
Even then Draco's only comment to her is: "I don't think Potter liked your valentine very much." That's slightly paraphrased, but it is what he says. EDIT: Aha, no it's exactly what he says. I'm good.
So technically, Draco might hate Weasleys, but he doesn't go out of his way to torment Ginny. Just Ron. And Harry, consequently.
Because it would be interesting. Think about it- their families hate each other, they believe in two different causes, and their personalities would compliment each other. Draco is a snarky git and Ginny is just as snarky and not as much of a git (although some readers of HBP might disagree).
The journey, as I've said previously, is better than the actual getting together for them. To learn to love someone you hate? How much more conflicted and interesting can you get?
In my opinion, that's what makes a good fictional relationship. It keeps you on your toes.
Crystal
And if this gets nasty, the second it does I have a whole bunch modly powers I can use. *pauses for effect* Don't make me use them.
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Not to offend anyone, but WHAT exactly is up with the whole Draco/Ginny ship?
Considering the last time I posted in this thread was 2 years ago, I'll answer you here. WHAT exactly is up with the whole Draco/Ginny ship?
I like them together. You like H/Hr, I can see from your signature. You think they fit together, right? That they compliment each other and can learn to love each other in a romantic way, true?
It's the same over here in this camp, just with different characters.
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Draco hates all of the Weasley's,
True. That is a pre-misconceived hatred, though.
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and he's made fun of and harassed Ginny since she's been at Hogwarts (especially in CoS).
He has? No, I think you're mistaken. I know for a fact that pre-OotP, Draco and Ginny have had exactly two encounters written in the books. The first is when Draco takes a jab at Harry and calls Ginny his girlfriend. The second is when Harry receives the valentine Ginny supposedly sent him.
Even then Draco's only comment to her is: "I don't think Potter liked your valentine very much." That's slightly paraphrased, but it is what he says. EDIT: Aha, no it's exactly what he says. I'm good.
So technically, Draco might hate Weasleys, but he doesn't go out of his way to torment Ginny. Just Ron. And Harry, consequently.
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Why do people think they could be a couple?
Because it would be interesting. Think about it- their families hate each other, they believe in two different causes, and their personalities would compliment each other. Draco is a snarky git and Ginny is just as snarky and not as much of a git (although some readers of HBP might disagree).
The journey, as I've said previously, is better than the actual getting together for them. To learn to love someone you hate? How much more conflicted and interesting can you get?
In my opinion, that's what makes a good fictional relationship. It keeps you on your toes.
Crystal
Dude! My thread. Gosh those were the good old days eh? I wish we could have the same fun lol.
And right on InTheStars! D/G just makes me happy, I've always always though that Draco was only "evil" because of his father, and I just think it's far more interesting than the ever day Hermione/Harry fic.
It has fire and intrigue, and it takes a lot of work to make a D/G fic work I think, and the good ones are some of the best fics out there. Their addictive too.
~Bristar
And right on InTheStars! D/G just makes me happy, I've always always though that Draco was only "evil" because of his father, and I just think it's far more interesting than the ever day Hermione/Harry fic.
It has fire and intrigue, and it takes a lot of work to make a D/G fic work I think, and the good ones are some of the best fics out there. Their addictive too.
~Bristar
So true! They are addictive. I love luv/hate relationships(no heron is NOT luv/hate) and so this ships fits directly in it.
Yeah. D/G inspires a passion in me (espcecially for writing) that no other ship does. They're just so perfect in every way!!
I mean, H/Hr is fine and all, and I am a H/Hr shipper, but seriously D/G are so much more passionate and fiery and just coool, lol. No ship can compete with them.
I mean, H/Hr is fine and all, and I am a H/Hr shipper, but seriously D/G are so much more passionate and fiery and just coool, lol. No ship can compete with them.
Blah, this thread is so slow these days. I wish I could figure out how to pick it up. Maybe we should start a club, lol. Go D/G go! I'm really bored.
I agree, Bristar.
This whole D/G subforum is kind of obsolete, and it makes me sad. I dont really know how to reincarnate a forum, without new members or a new book....
Kristina
This whole D/G subforum is kind of obsolete, and it makes me sad. I dont really know how to reincarnate a forum, without new members or a new book....
Kristina
I know a lot of people see the latest book as kind of finalizing Draco's evilness but I kind of thought it opened all kinds of new doors you know? Now its even deeper, and more intense. To me I don't think I ever saw Draco as being really evil. I think that a lot of people have given up (if there was ever anything to really give up on in the first place lol) on D/G in this last book. Or maybe I'm imagining things and people are just shy lol.
Really? I'm surprised that people think HBP makes Draco evil. I guess we really do perceive things differently.
I agree that it opened up more doors for Draco, it gave him another chance to prove himself really.
AS for HBP shutting down D/G, I think more thasn ever, it has made it a possibility. We even have Draco talking directly about Ginny, which he has never done before in another book.
Hrm hrm, I smell a plan
I agree that it opened up more doors for Draco, it gave him another chance to prove himself really.
AS for HBP shutting down D/G, I think more thasn ever, it has made it a possibility. We even have Draco talking directly about Ginny, which he has never done before in another book.
Hrm hrm, I smell a plan
Personally I've never seen Draco as evil, maybe a little rude, but not evil. Besides he DIDN'T kill Dumbledore in the end, he couldn't, which I think is very redeeming. I really hope that in the books he ends up at least not following in the footsteps of his father if nothing else. Ah the fic ideas running through my head right now, to bad I'm physicaly unable to finish anything I start lol.
I think Draco was more misguided. He had an idea about evil but that idea was a mere illusion to what really it is like. When he was told to murder Dumbledore he found himself in a life or death situation, everything resting on two words which in the end he couldn't say.
I think Draco will never be "good" but I don't think he will be "evil" either. he's more stuck in between, crossed between two worlds of good and evil.
I really hope JKR does more with him. He's a fasciating character and he has a lot of potential in the books. I hope to see him at least saved in some way (and if it is by Ginny then woohoo!!)
Lol, I know what you mean about the fic thing. I've been working on so many Draco/Ginny fics lately that I've had to just stop and take a break because I'll never get them finished. I'm actually working on a Ginny/Salazar right now, lol. I write some crazy stuff.
I think Draco will never be "good" but I don't think he will be "evil" either. he's more stuck in between, crossed between two worlds of good and evil.
I really hope JKR does more with him. He's a fasciating character and he has a lot of potential in the books. I hope to see him at least saved in some way (and if it is by Ginny then woohoo!!)
Lol, I know what you mean about the fic thing. I've been working on so many Draco/Ginny fics lately that I've had to just stop and take a break because I'll never get them finished. I'm actually working on a Ginny/Salazar right now, lol. I write some crazy stuff.
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