I'm not really big on gen fic and I guess I can try to explain why...
We are, in fact, filling a gap in the novels. Because there is no romance, or, when there is, it is horribly awkward and young. Yes, the average age of the HP fandom is young (understandably) so we remember what it's like in high school and/or are currently in it.
And, as much as I love JKR, she's got the romance wrong. Not that shippers are realistic either, but that element is entirely missing and it's definately something teenagers think about. I guess there's less need for adventure/plot since we get so much in canon and more need for character development (especially in a romantic sense.) That also explains the focus on Draco or other minor characters, we know Harry- so why focus all writing on him? It's more creative to try someone else.
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We are, in fact, filling a gap in the novels. Because there is no romance, or, when there is, it is horribly awkward and young. Yes, the average age of the HP fandom is young (understandably) so we remember what it's like in high school and/or are currently in it.
And, as much as I love JKR, she's got the romance wrong. Not that shippers are realistic either, but that element is entirely missing and it's definately something teenagers think about. I guess there's less need for adventure/plot since we get so much in canon and more need for character development (especially in a romantic sense.) That also explains the focus on Draco or other minor characters, we know Harry- so why focus all writing on him? It's more creative to try someone else.
And Remus/Sirius IS canon.
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