Hmmm... I have a plethora of things that i've done to defend my ship.
a.) An argument between a distant friend about Harry and Ginny's relationship to Harry and Hermione's.
b.) A very heated debate on HHR being platonic or more than what they think it is.
c.) I have flamed (although I am an open minded shipper). Flaming those that dare to flame our ship. It's a you-give-me-something-i-give-you-something-back relationship between Me and the Herons, really.
d.) A story:
An acquaintance of mine approached me and literally shouted into my ear "OMG HARRY AND GINNY FOREVAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!". *marysueomg!* And she was literally rubbing the book on my face, which got me completely angry. "Loik, ZOMG! THEY KISS! OMG! BOO YAH! DONT YOU LIKE THEM? THEY'RE LIKE THE SWEETEST COUPLE EVAAAAAAAAAH! FINALLY! FINALLY AND EAT THAT LITTLE DEL--UUUUSSSIONAAAL SHYEEPURZ!" *yes, she talks like that--sad to say xD*. She left me staring at her. Then, just before she attempted to say one of her useless little shipper/mary-sue messages, she suddenly stopped and looked blankly at me.
"omg, im so sorry. I thought you were my friend."
"...pffft."
I nearly died laughing in the restroom 5 minutes after.
Well, there are a lot more. I dont think the last one pertained to defending but--xDDDD
07-21-07: Boo yah. Even Neville's Pumpkin Juice ships HHR. *random. sorry.*
Well, right after I read HBP and IoD, I wrote a big long angry entry on Xanga about how much I hated HBP, JKR, and Emerson. And then my friend responded with a "Get over it. From the beginning it was R/Hr"
And we got into a big fight about it.
And that was one of the MAIN reasons we aren't that close anymore. O_O
I'd say that's pretty extreme.
And we got into a big fight about it.
And that was one of the MAIN reasons we aren't that close anymore. O_O
I'd say that's pretty extreme.
Wow I would give anything for a debate with a friend about H/HR vs. R/HR. None of my friends like Harry Potter and even if they do even a little but they really couldnt care less about shipping. Bad luck 
um...I havem't done anything extreme, as I don't have any R/Hr or H/G shippers near me (I am fortunate enough).
My friends and family don't really care for HP, but they are dutifully nodding and agreeing with me whenever I'm in my H/Hr moment. (which happenes more often now, that the 7th book comes out in less then 10 days).
My friends and family don't really care for HP, but they are dutifully nodding and agreeing with me whenever I'm in my H/Hr moment. (which happenes more often now, that the 7th book comes out in less then 10 days).
I was at Borders for the book release of OotP dressed as Hermione. Over the loudspeaker they announced various polls they were having and one of them was who was going to get together, and the winner was R/Hr (of course). Well, I yelled at the top of my lungs, with the place full of people, "NO! It's HARRY AND HERMIONE! HARRY AND HERMIONE!!!!!!!!!" And I was jumping up and down having a fit and my friends had to calm me down before I killed the person talking over the loudspeaker. I never regretted it one bit.
Well, I was just dutifully reading the forums at the dining table, when I overhear my sister's friend talking about R/Hr. I practically stop the girl, and tell her my long-winded speech about Harry/Hermione pros and R/Hr cons. She just sort of sat there, stunned, and went, "Oh. Okay. H/Hr forever!"
Funny thing is, it happened again a day or two ago. Hehe.
Every movie, I'm practically the Outspoken Harmony Shipper Movie-Goer. I cough whenever there's a H/Hr scene, and protest loudly at R/Hr, H/G scenes.
Funny thing is, it happened again a day or two ago. Hehe.
Every movie, I'm practically the Outspoken Harmony Shipper Movie-Goer. I cough whenever there's a H/Hr scene, and protest loudly at R/Hr, H/G scenes.
QUOTE(izzyx3 @ Jul 11 2007, 06:58 AM) 
Well, I was just dutifully reading the forums at the dining table, when I overhear my sister's friend talking about R/Hr. I practically stop the girl, and tell her my long-winded speech about Harry/Hermione pros and R/Hr cons. She just sort of sat there, stunned, and went, "Oh. Okay. H/Hr forever!"
Funny thing is, it happened again a day or two ago. Hehe.
Every movie, I'm practically the Outspoken Harmony Shipper Movie-Goer. I cough whenever there's a H/Hr scene, and protest loudly at R/Hr, H/G scenes.
Haha! Me too! During OotP when Ron made some flirty comment to Hermione, I said, "Shut up Ron," loud and clear for all to hear. After the movie I was protesting to all my friends about the ridiculousness of OBHWF and they were mostly on myside (if they cared at all).
I don't think I've gone to that extreme. I don't really care what other people ship as long as they don't insult or try to convert me for shipping something else. Most I've done is post this icon.
I went all out on one of my best friends who is
total Heron. She was saying how H/Hr will never
happen and I fianlly got fed up and just pulled out
all 5 books (at the time there were 5) and we
spent the whole night going through them with me
pointing out every reason H/Hr will be together. It took
us a good 6 hours. haha.
I think we were up till about 5am.
but by the end of my lecture she beleived me
and now she has actually abandoned her ship and
swam on over to ours!! yay!!!
total Heron. She was saying how H/Hr will never
happen and I fianlly got fed up and just pulled out
all 5 books (at the time there were 5) and we
spent the whole night going through them with me
pointing out every reason H/Hr will be together. It took
us a good 6 hours. haha.
I think we were up till about 5am.
but by the end of my lecture she beleived me
and now she has actually abandoned her ship and
swam on over to ours!! yay!!!
I have done several things. In all the movies, I scream out loud at H/Hr moments. And I say rude things when they try to force a R/Hr moment at all....or if Ginny is even on the screen haha. Also about 5 years ago I made a bet with my friend's mother...I bet H/Hr would get together, and she bet H/G. It was a signed contract.
QUOTE(Caramella @ Jul 19 2007, 01:59 AM)
I have done several things. In all the movies, I scream out loud at H/Hr moments. And I say rude things when they try to force a R/Hr moment at all....or if Ginny is even on the screen haha. Also about 5 years ago I made a bet with my friend's mother...I bet H/Hr would get together, and she bet H/G. It was a signed contract.
Did you actually put money on the outcome of the books? If so, do you mind saying how much? I'm really curious about how much money is at stake for those of us who made real bets.
I've finally managed to convert my best friend. He never was a shipper in the first place, but after almost nine months of HP arguments and discussions, he finally agreed with me that Harry/Hermione was the better ship. I seriously wanted to hug him when he said that. 
And now I'm going crazy, my mom's wondering about my sleeping habits (staying up all night and sleeping in until around 1-2 in the afternoon), I've almost committed so many acts of violence against anyone who dares come around me while I'm on Portkey, and warned them that I may wake them up with my screams, or that I might really hit them if they interrupt me tomorrow while I'm reading. So they better watch out.
Saying that, I think my family is pretty darn glad Harry Potter is going to be over.
And now I'm going crazy, my mom's wondering about my sleeping habits (staying up all night and sleeping in until around 1-2 in the afternoon), I've almost committed so many acts of violence against anyone who dares come around me while I'm on Portkey, and warned them that I may wake them up with my screams, or that I might really hit them if they interrupt me tomorrow while I'm reading. So they better watch out.
Saying that, I think my family is pretty darn glad Harry Potter is going to be over.
QUOTE(Salamon2 @ Nov 29 2006, 02:57 AM)
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O.o where did you find R/Hr shippers who were bombed out by HBP? My best friend is a Heron, and she was doing backflips! I've yet to convert her though, she's a toughie.
Oh I was a R/Hr shipper that was bombed out by HBP. I thought R/Hr would finally get past their bicker-bicker relationship and star appreciating each other more. And then when the FINALLY did, nothing happened. They just stayed friends... nothing else...
Talk about a let down for a R/Hr shipper
Neither helped the other character to grow, as I've posted before, and as is the case with most bickering couples, they help each other grow and learn. Most bickering couples that I've read, in fact every bickering couple I've read have never argued over little things that don't matter. They instead argue over critical issues and eventually see the other person's point of view.
This did not happen with R/Hr. So I went back and reread trying to save R/Hr for myself, only to find Harmony instead.
~Salamon2
That's unbelievable. Wow. I'm so sorry but I never saw that coming. Props to you for that. I've always loved H/Hr but I've grown a fear that R/Hr may happen ever since book 4, which I now think is ridiculous but book 6 threw me off big time.
QUOTE(Arm_Wild @ Nov 30 2006, 12:11 AM)
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I think HBP pushed H/Hr up there even further. I would still be happily shipping without doubts if the IoD hadn't come out. Now I have my doubts, but I'm not that worried.
Yes, I feel the same way. HBP is actually a H/Hr friendly book. And I'm saying that UNdelusionally.
The IoD definately gives me doubt, despite my analysis of it and all..... So now I think we have about a 50 percent chance....
The important thing to remember is that JKR is not a perfect writer. Just because H/Hr are the RIGHT SHIP, most mature and developed, doesn't mean she will accordingly put them together. She could just be bad at romance writing eh? Maybe, maybe not.
Immediately after I read HBP, I was a bit sick from the Harry/Ginny scenes, but I was positive about H/Hr in book 7. Then after I read the interview of doom, I was SURE that we had no chance anymore. Then I took a deep breath, calmed down, and wrote my analysis of it to show that we're definately not OVER. So now... I'm at a midway point. I think we have a 50% chance.
Ah sorry lol, why should this whole board have to listen to me spout off about my feelings? *shuts up*
It's alright. I know what you mean. There is so much beauty in our ship and it's a pity that so many people don't see it. After the Iod and the fake spoilers, my certainty was shot but after reading a few posts from my fellow shipmates, my faith was renewed. It was one of the best feelings ever but yeah I'm about 50/50 on it too.
QUOTE(Fairycat @ Nov 15 2006, 02:16 PM)
I broke up with my boyfriend over a Harry Potter shipper argument. Granted we had a few problems before this, but that last fight broke the camels back.
He liked the Hr/R ship because he said they fought like an old married couple and he though it was romantic.
I told him that they fought like an old married couple that should have gotten a divorce along time ago.
Yeah, I don't miss my ex-boyfriend at all.
lmao! am i the only one who sees the irony in this?? lol
QUOTE(Fblue @ Jul 19 2007, 09:38 PM)
QUOTE(Caramella @ Jul 19 2007, 01:59 AM)
I have done several things. In all the movies, I scream out loud at H/Hr moments. And I say rude things when they try to force a R/Hr moment at all....or if Ginny is even on the screen haha. Also about 5 years ago I made a bet with my friend's mother...I bet H/Hr would get together, and she bet H/G. It was a signed contract.
Did you actually put money on the outcome of the books? If so, do you mind saying how much? I'm really curious about how much money is at stake for those of us who made real bets.
Well it was for five bucks...but I don't really think we are going to keep the bet because she probably forgot haha.
Everytime I see, hear the word "Harmony" I jump up and down like mad girl.
and..
I have over 50 picture of H/hr..and video....
and..
I have over 50 picture of H/hr..and video....
Okay um.. I visit a site where all my friends are XD. Okay and Ive started like a hundred H/Hr threads there... and also, everytime I read the words "Harry and Hermione" it feels like my heart stops beating... XDDD
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