Hello everyone!

My name is Sara, and I finally had the nerve to post here! I mean wow I've been following some of your posts, and you people seem like a really close-knit community. A bit intimidating for an outsider such as myself, but there you have it.

Well, you might say I'm in the completely wrong website, but I'm an R/H shipper. I ship H/G occasionally, though I'm a sucker for fluff, so I usually ship OBHWF. I, however, have recently been reading some excellent H/Hr fan fiction, and while I'm not a convert,- yet, I genuinely like it. I ended up here because a friend (who, I might add, is obsessed with H/Hr, and rubs her thoughts on it in my face whenever I see her,- I love her anyways,) told me that this was a chill site, and that mostly everyone got along,- unless someone with a different ship came in and caused trouble. So I said, "Why not? I might make some new acquaintances"

Let me also say that I'm not here to criticize in any way. My friend also told me that as a 'Harmonian' site, I would have nothing in common with PK's community, but I disagree. I honestly think that H/Hr was written beautifully, even though, in the end, it was just meant to be a friendship. Prior to HBP (which, in my opinion, was the weakest of the books,) I seriously thought it could have gone both ways. It would've made more sense than H/G, which, even though I very much enjoy it, I still have trouble figuring out how it came to be. (Don't we all? )

Now here I am! Please be respectful and kind, for I plan on being nothing less than that with you. Don't worry, I won't turn into one of those scary, gloat-y, in-your-face 'Herons'; I'm a shy person at first, but it takes me little to no time to open up. So please, tell me about yourself, when and why you joined PK, and what made you choose your ship. I sincerely look forward to conversing in the forums and enjoying your excellent choice of fan fiction.

BTW, I'm still figuring this site out, so please bear with me, and if I don't reply right away, it's probably not out of lack of courtesy.

hi Sara! Wow, this is the first time I have ever encountered a "Heron" in the biggest Harmony forum on the cyber world.

Well, I guess, you'll still fit in beautifully here since you like (don't hate) H/Hr and since you'r so respectful and modest and all. So, Welcome to Portkey!

I became an H/Hr fan like four years ago. Why? Well, honestly speaking, Dan and Emma helped a lot with that question. Because of their wonderful chemistry on screen, I adored H/Hr ever since I saw manifestations of it on the film. Then I started noticing the H/Hr moments on the book and right then I know that I am 100% an H/Hr shipper.

What else can I say? We (the proud delusionals) have been shouting our reasons and theories to the whole world ever since the HP world began (right Harmonians?).

You see, for me, H/Hr started out as friends with a solid relationship and that built the rock from which I was found to be a true H/Hr shipper. For a long time, it stayed as friends but I saw certain manifestations, as I have mentioned earlier, and then I realize that H/Hr is the purest love you could extract from both the movies and the books.

You know that passage in the Bible about love? (1 Corinthians 13, New International Version)

Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.

I saw those in Lily's love for her son as well as Hermione's relationship with Harry.

So, there.

I totally know what you mean! When one looks at it, H & Hr's relationship is probably the kindest and most selfless from the book.

I dunno why, but I always thought that Ron & Hermione's relationship was based upon nothing more than bickering and jealousy, but I took it in anyways.

And Harry and Ginny's, well,- It was really sudden, the way things just happened, out of nowhere. At one point I looked at my copy of HBP and thought "Wait, where did that come from?"

Hermione was always been there for Harry. My freshest memory right now is in 4rth year, with the whole Ron-is-really-jealous-of-Harry situation. She never left him, she stood by him even though that meant having people talk about them (Rita Skeeter anyone? )

Just some random thoughts from my very mixed up mind:)

Haha. I see the "I'm not a convert-yet" part you're talking about. Just wait, soon enough we'll grow on you and you'll be advocating H/Hr signs as well.

My freshest memory was of OOTP. The "when are you going to get it into your head? We're in this together!" part.

Yeah, about Harry and Ginny. I was like, "Woah!" and then I couldn't say anything else for about half an hour.

First of all, thank you cakeandmilk for welcoming here so warmly.




Hah, its weird, but I'm starting to like H/Hr quite a bit. Is it possible to love two ships? I just think H/Hr is more loyal and kind.

I dunno, hope it makes sense

Oh, you're very welcome. It's my honor to welcome a Heron like you here in Portkey.

Don't worry, dear. Nothing ever makes sense anymore.

I think it is possible liking two ships at once. But there is a big tendency that you like one ship more than the other. since you're not a Harmonian yet, maybe R/Hr is ranking a notch higher than H/Hr for you (for now ).

Hi there sarainlove!

Perhaps you just read some really good OBHWF fic and decided maybe it was the way to go, but I assure you maybe you'll be converted from some of our fics!

We're always glad to have nice, lovely members like you seem to be hehe! I agree with cakeandmilk, perhaps you're still deciding and liking both!

If you want I'll guide you to some excellent fics, some of them adorable and fluffy on this site! Perhaps I can influence you just a tad! Hehe! Either way glad to have you join! Welcome and if you have any trouble please don't hesitate to drop a PM! (personal messafe there's a little button below each post that says PM; there's a PK Glossary here.

Hi Fire, thank you for that warm welcome.

I would love it if you told me more about those fics. I tell you some fanfic authors would make quite a pretty penny if they published. They're that good!

Hah, thanks again, and looking forward to it

Hi sarainlove welcome to the forum. I do not mind you like other ships I think what matters is everyone is considerate of the other ones ships. And yea for getting into H/Hr.

hey!!! im on the same ship as you are!! so i hope we both have a happy time here!

I'm sure we are all so honoured to have such a polite person here, on PK (as most of the PKers are, I must say)! You seem to be a very kind person and it's really admirable how you can keep your tone respectful with us, H/Hr shippers (though I think you're in halfway to become a H/Hr, like us) on these Harmonian boards.

I hope you all the luck here and no matter what your shipping preferences are, it's just so good when someone can be so open-minded like you! So here goes my 'welcome'

Thank you! ha, yes, I'm usually mellow like that.

You have all welcomed me here so warmly,
Thank you all so much:D



Yes! I thought I was the only one.
Thank you for that Meow, hopefully
we'll encounter each other more.

Hello, sara!
Welcome to PK! I'm very impressed with a) your bravery and b) your manners. We hope you find PK to be a good, healthy if not slightly obsessive environment.

If you're looking for fics, check the rec machine. Lots of good stuff there. And yeah, most of the people here will immediately bombard you with recs... if you ask, of course. We can restrain ourselves otherwise. Most of the time. (While we're at it, the fic The List is one of the funniest pieces ever written about this ship. It makes me laugh, and while the characterization is a little... unique-- it is absolutely hilarious. But yeah... check the rec machine. Before I get carried away.)

Can't wait to see you around!

vanillaparchment

Hi sara,

Well, we have always allowed any HP fan to join for as long as they respect our shipping views. More about that in the "new to PK" section down this page.

To be honest, I sometimes wonder why fans of R/Hr, H/G, et al would stick around here. I mean no disrespect. I only mean that I hardly go to R/Hr or H/G sites as their content wouldn't interest me, so I wonder what is it in PK that would make R/Hr, H/G or non-shippers log in again and again. I do see many non-H/H fans hang out in our non-HP topics; they're certainly welcome there as well.

If you could enjoy your time here while staying respectful, then please do by all means.