tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513140108485649021.post2058270202381861700..comments2023-06-06T12:31:14.258+01:00Comments on Jessticulates: Sexuality in Harry Potter | Harry Potter MonthJess @ Jessticulateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03081569733749956845noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513140108485649021.post-78425628384386214302015-07-29T09:27:52.267+01:002015-07-29T09:27:52.267+01:00That's a really good point! Sex isn't ment...That's a really good point! Sex isn't mentioned in the series at all, is it? I mean I guess I would argue that they've got other things on their mind, like trying not to get killed, but for most of the series they're teenagers at school - at boarding school, no less - so the air should be full of raging hormones.Jess @ Jessticulateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03081569733749956845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513140108485649021.post-25873103905123901082015-07-29T09:26:01.156+01:002015-07-29T09:26:01.156+01:00I love Luna, she's such a sweetie. :) Yep, the...I love Luna, she's such a sweetie. :) Yep, their sexuality wasn't important. Is it important to them as characters? Yes. Is it important in a story about trying to defeat the magical equivalent of Hitler? Not so much.Jess @ Jessticulateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03081569733749956845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513140108485649021.post-36224457222423264202015-07-29T09:24:34.498+01:002015-07-29T09:24:34.498+01:00Thanks Cristina! Yep, I agree; even the romance th...Thanks Cristina! Yep, I agree; even the romance that was included was such a small part of the story. Ultimately, like Mallory said, these books are for more focused on platonic love, which is wonderful. Some of the best love stories in the world are friendships. :)Jess @ Jessticulateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03081569733749956845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513140108485649021.post-92169217131538210542015-07-29T09:21:39.623+01:002015-07-29T09:21:39.623+01:00That's very true, we never seem to see Sirius ...That's very true, we never seem to see Sirius romantically interested in anyone - maybe that was J.K.'s way of leaving his sexuality wide open for the fanfiction writers. ;)Jess @ Jessticulateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03081569733749956845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513140108485649021.post-83398097736721129192015-07-29T09:19:53.251+01:002015-07-29T09:19:53.251+01:00Thanks Deanna! :)Thanks Deanna! :)Jess @ Jessticulateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03081569733749956845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513140108485649021.post-71572473600881617992015-07-29T09:19:40.920+01:002015-07-29T09:19:40.920+01:00Very good point, Mallory, and I agree! I love that...Very good point, Mallory, and I agree! I love that this series is so much more focused on platonic and familial love - it makes a change from all the romance-centric stuff that's around.Jess @ Jessticulateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03081569733749956845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513140108485649021.post-59849740141341588042015-07-27T08:25:09.012+01:002015-07-27T08:25:09.012+01:00This is a great topic! I never thought about the i...This is a great topic! I never thought about the issue of sexuality much when I was a kid reading these books but as I re-read them now, things start to pop up. I wrote a post about how the characters' sex life was completely excluded from the story, which is pretty unbelievable if you think about the fact that they're mostly teenagers with raging hormones - they should at least THINK about sex even if they're not having any. <br />But yes, of course not all characters would be straight if the topic of sexuality WAS tackled and I think you're spot-on with your observations. Luna is a particularly interesting case for me, I've always respected her so much. Kajahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05543527437659550453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513140108485649021.post-51091033311522096862015-07-26T04:17:58.524+01:002015-07-26T04:17:58.524+01:00Fantastic post! It's so interesting, and I lik...Fantastic post! It's so interesting, and I liked reading about your interpretations (I think Sirius could definitely be pansexual). I think you make a great point too that JKR wasn't neglecting diversity in sexuality or creating an overwhelmingly hetero-normative wizarding society just because she didn't blantantly expand upon a lot of different character's sexualities; it wasn't relevant to Harry's story (and most of the romance that was included, which wasn't much, really was focused on plot and/or Harry's personal feelings). <br /><br />-Cristina @ Girl in the PagesCristina @ Girl in the Pageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18386751381524579160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513140108485649021.post-38436568400974074652015-07-25T03:25:16.020+01:002015-07-25T03:25:16.020+01:00This is such an interesting post. I will say, whe...This is such an interesting post. I will say, when I first read Deathly Hallows I was oblivious to the hints about Dumbledore's sexuality. Like completely. But the second time through, I figured it out. It was like reading a whole different version of the book. I still laugh at myself for being so oblivious sometimes. I never really thought about the sexuality of the characters, because like you said it wasn't really important to the story. However, I do see Luna loving whoever she makes a strong emotional connection to, she's a beautiful soul. Alex Brennanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18409584614712337859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513140108485649021.post-81165079660722208332015-07-24T19:07:28.466+01:002015-07-24T19:07:28.466+01:00Great post! I have to admit I haven't done muc...Great post! I have to admit I haven't done much thinking about the sexuality of these characters, and that is something I kind of love about this series. This series focuses on loyalty and friendship so much more than romantic love, and in my opinion, that makes the relationships in the series much more powerful. The friendship between Ron, Hermonie, and Harry is so beautiful, and while there is romantic love between Ron and Heromine, friendship came first. <br />I can't remember the details of Dumbledore and Grindelwald's relationship in the seventh book. so it is definitely time for a reread! Mallory @ The Local Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18076272254010271626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513140108485649021.post-57003337217913385172015-07-24T17:44:35.550+01:002015-07-24T17:44:35.550+01:00Mmmm this is a very interesting post^^ I don't...Mmmm this is a very interesting post^^ I don't think people should have been at all surprised that Dumbledore was gay and to me, his story with Grindelwald makes him all the more fascinating. Sirius is an interesting one because he's one of the few character who isn't seen being paired up with ANYONE in his younger days or in Harry's time. His sexuality is wide open and I like your interpretation for it. Also, I do ship me some Sirius/Lupin too ♥ Chaley could definitely fit the asexual bill and I could see Luna loving ANYONE she forms an emotional connection with!Michelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09220874121683955988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8513140108485649021.post-35479896499662367642015-07-24T16:19:42.137+01:002015-07-24T16:19:42.137+01:00What a great discussion! I never really thought ab...What a great discussion! I never really thought about it, but i think your character breakdowns make a lot of sense. Especially Sirius and Luna!Deanna Reads Bookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01823538052624209201noreply@blogger.com