It makes perfect sense! I agree that Harry is very inherently male. As a character, he would have to be overhauled. That's one of the reasons I'd be intrigued to see the books written about Harriet. She'd have to come upon a lot of things differently, but I think her journey could ultimately be the same.
The author would just have to be slightly more clever than Rowling in throwing out the plot points, because Harriet would--as you say-- probably be a bit more aware. Dare I say intelligent? Though, the author could say, "Screw it. She's a girl, but she's still dumb and unaware." I could buy that, too.
Anyway, I don't think being aware of social situations would ultimately affect the major book points (i.e. godfather Sirius, Voldemort attacks, Triwizard Tournament, etc.)-- just Harry's individual character and maybe the insipid romantic bits. It kind of amuses me that I think I'd ship the hell out of Harriet/Draco just as I do Harry/Draco. Of course, I love Draco up, down, and all over, so probably not much of a surprise. XD
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Date: 2009-09-01 04:28 am (UTC)The author would just have to be slightly more clever than Rowling in throwing out the plot points, because Harriet would--as you say-- probably be a bit more aware. Dare I say intelligent? Though, the author could say, "Screw it. She's a girl, but she's still dumb and unaware." I could buy that, too.
Anyway, I don't think being aware of social situations would ultimately affect the major book points (i.e. godfather Sirius, Voldemort attacks, Triwizard Tournament, etc.)-- just Harry's individual character and maybe the insipid romantic bits. It kind of amuses me that I think I'd ship the hell out of Harriet/Draco just as I do Harry/Draco. Of course, I love Draco up, down, and all over, so probably not much of a surprise. XD