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Post by monsie on Aug 26, 2007 19:55:04 GMT -5
In my other fandoms there usually are a lot of people who fancy at least one of the people involved. And I was wondering if that was the case here.
Feel free to specify on the option you vote for, or not, if you so wish.
As for myself, I started to take more interest in the movies when Michael became Dumbledore (though not because of him), so I do have a soft spot for him. I don't know much about him personally, and though he's been in a lot of movies I've enjoyed, I've never really noticed him before, but he's never been terrible either. He's usually quite funny to be honest, but as I said he doesn't stick out much. Next to Jeremy Irons in Being Julia? Hello!
Having said that there is something about Michael with long hair, long beard and wearing a dress robes which works for me. *shrugs* I donno what exactly, but it's there. That's not to say Maggie and Richard are not pretty people. They were, are and continue to be, but I could not honestly claim to crush on either of them.
And that's me. Anyone else?
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Post by Drake on Aug 26, 2007 21:23:42 GMT -5
 Aw, no option for a straight-up Bumbles fangirl? But I do just think Albus and Min fit. |
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Post by pinnacle on Aug 26, 2007 21:37:44 GMT -5
I voted "sometimes" but what I really meant yes - I shamelessly hero-worship Dumbledore, and that probably extends to a considerably silly crush. But not really any of the movie Dumbledores. Just Dumbledore in the books. Which makes it even more ridiculous, but hey, the fanart helps.
I agree that often an attraction to one or both of the characters in a pairing plays a role in 'shipping it (obvious example: slash), but as for myself, it's mainly that I just like May-December romances. That's kinda my thing.
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Post by monsie on Aug 26, 2007 22:09:38 GMT -5
Aw, no option for a straight-up Bumbles fangirl? But I do just think Albus and Min fit. Sorry! I had considered an options for the characters in the books (I've been know to crush on a book character myself) but decided against because as you can tell, there were all ready quite a few options in other words, I am lazy.  Love your icon btw! |
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Post by Drake on Aug 26, 2007 22:12:14 GMT -5
Aw, thanks! It's going to be my new one eventually. I just need a banner to go with. Oh, and the web messed up the coloring, so I need to fix that...
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Post by monsie on Aug 26, 2007 22:15:14 GMT -5
I agree that often an attraction to one or both of the characters in a pairing plays a role in 'shipping it (obvious example: slash), but as for myself, it's mainly that I just like May-December romances. That's kinda my thing. A lot of my ships are either May-December or the similarly aged mature people. My youngest ship is R/Hr. Ever. From what I remember anyhow. Slash is something I have never really thought of, but I must confess sometimes the pairings people come up with are most, uhm, interesting.  Again, I apologise for not having an option for the characters as is in the books. |
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Post by pinnacle on Aug 26, 2007 22:39:00 GMT -5
Neville/Luna is even younger! ;D
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Post by monsie on Aug 26, 2007 22:42:24 GMT -5
Lol. To be honest, I had never thought of them at all, but then I am quite certain I haven't considered even half as many HP ships as there are in canon and fanon. I can be quite unimaginative sometimes. |
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Post by monsie on Aug 26, 2007 22:50:28 GMT -5
Aw, thanks! It's going to be my new one eventually. I just need a banner to go with. Oh, and the web messed up the coloring, so I need to fix that... No problem! Look forward to seeing it when it's all done!  |
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Post by tabbycat on Aug 26, 2007 22:53:32 GMT -5
this is a really interesting topic! I've never thought of it before.
I think I sort of wish that I had someone like Albus ;D and since a lot of us see some of Minerva's qualities in ourselves, we might be drawn to the couple because it's something that we would individually enjoy having for ourselves. As to whether or not I would fancy them, I think I would fancy someone like them, but not necessarilly them. ;D
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Post by mugglemin on Aug 27, 2007 6:44:47 GMT -5
Albus Dumbledore is my ideal man. Minerva McGonagall is my idea woman. It all makes perfect sense!
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Post by Blue on Aug 27, 2007 11:10:34 GMT -5
I chose they just look cute together. I don't like Dumbledore because....he's not Snape. snape's the only guy I can actually bring myself to like, and even that's wearing off now. And Dumbledore annoys me sometimes so.....
And Min just isn't my type. OMG, that sounds so shallow. But she's rather straight laced, and the girls I like tend to be more....giggly. But not in a fangirl kinda way, in a random kinda way, but Min's just too straightlaced for me. I'd have to get her drunk LOL.
I think they're quite perfect together though. I mean the *glances* the *dances* the *hewillnotbesinglehanded*
*happysigh*
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Post by Rachel on Aug 27, 2007 17:02:30 GMT -5
I'm afraid I am very boring and just think they're cute together.lol
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Post by monsie on Aug 27, 2007 17:24:19 GMT -5
I'd have to get her drunk LOL. LMAO! Oh, I would love to see that! |
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Post by monsie on Aug 27, 2007 17:25:27 GMT -5
this is a really interesting topic! I've never thought of it before. I wish I could say the same, but it would be quite untrue. I am quite shallow at times. |
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Post by monsie on Aug 27, 2007 17:26:53 GMT -5
I'm afraid I am very boring and just think they're cute together.lol Not at all! It simply means that you are not shallow like me appreciate them for the wonderful characters they are and the wonderful interaction they have! |
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Post by EloquentPhoenix on Sept 16, 2007 6:02:24 GMT -5
Not at all, I just see how perfect they are for each other. It's kind of escapism for me, so easy to think that in a book there is a happily-ever-after for two perfect characters that doesn't really exist.
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Post by morgainegaunt on Sept 16, 2007 6:41:51 GMT -5
I don't fancy either of them. They are just so...dont' know how to say this...there is lots of tension in their relationship, they are interesting, they are cool...
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Post by monsie on Sept 17, 2007 0:41:20 GMT -5
I don't fancy either of them. They are just so...dont' know how to say this...there is lots of tension in their relationship, they are interesting, they are cool... I have to admit, I don't actually see the tension in their relationship. In canon anyway... Except in the movies. In the books, perhaps if I read them again I might, but I don't have time to do that at present. |
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Post by Pingpongfreak on Sept 17, 2007 6:37:21 GMT -5
I think Maggie Smith plays a huge part in my fandom, just because I think she plays her character so well. My director was telling me the other day what an acomplishment it is to make the audiance walk away from a show going "I think there was something going on between this person and that person", especially if there really isn't a lot of text evidence for support. I think her and Richard Harris played that banter up wonderfully...but Michael Gambon had to come along and ruin it...grr...
=]
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Post by morgainegaunt on Sept 17, 2007 7:36:25 GMT -5
I have to admit, I don't actually see the tension in their relationship. In canon anyway... Except in the movies. In the books, perhaps if I read them again I might, but I don't have time to do that at present. I was only thinking about the movies here. Especially GoF. |
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Post by monsie on Sept 17, 2007 19:45:35 GMT -5
I think Maggie Smith plays a huge part in my fandom, just because I think she plays her character so well. My director was telling me the other day what an acomplishment it is to make the audiance walk away from a show going "I think there was something going on between this person and that person", especially if there really isn't a lot of text evidence for support. I think her and Richard Harris played that banter up wonderfully...but Michael Gambon had to come along and ruin it...grr... =] So do you fancy Maggie? Or just admire her? I don't think it's entirely Michael's fault. The story is getting more serious and the banter between Minerva and Albus, though fun to watch, would lessen for one reason, they are teachers. If one of their students are being targeted by Voldy, they're not going to have much to laugh about. And secondly, referring to the movies, the books are getting longer, and unfortunately, they have cut out a lot of unnecessary scenes. 'Unnecessary' meaning, anything that does not further Harry's story. I don't see much banter between Minerva and Albus does that but I still hope! |
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Post by monsie on Sept 17, 2007 19:46:02 GMT -5
I have to admit, I don't actually see the tension in their relationship. In canon anyway... Except in the movies. In the books, perhaps if I read them again I might, but I don't have time to do that at present. I was only thinking about the movies here. Especially GoF. Agreed. I was reading that part in the books. I was quite disappointed when I read that they didn't dance together. But there were whole chunks of the ball that we didn't see because Harry went for walkies. Okay, I don't remember where he went. I didn't re-read further than that. |
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Post by Pingpongfreak on Sept 19, 2007 6:46:51 GMT -5
So do you fancy Maggie? Or just admire her? Lol just admire. I'd like to be as good as her one day. |
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Post by monsie on Sept 19, 2007 7:24:26 GMT -5
Ah, you're an actor. Cool.
Good luck!
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Post by mmadcrazyfan on Oct 3, 2007 20:08:53 GMT -5
i dont <i> fancy </i> either of them
richard harris is amazingly awesome
as is maggie smith
but as actors
and admm are just old and cool and cute
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Post by gryffindorprincess on Dec 14, 2007 7:44:28 GMT -5
I love Minervas character because she is played by Maggie smith ( so want to meet her one day.) and she is a strong independant character.
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Post by minnie313 on May 13, 2010 4:57:37 GMT -5
love Minerva (and Maggie, OF COURSE!!!!!), but I like Albus too, though less than Minerva and only played by Richard Harris!!! ;D
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Post by Rosemary Dumbledore McGonagall on May 13, 2010 13:46:54 GMT -5
I preferred Richard to be honest! Michael makes him too dense although he has the wit and humour down just right!
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Post by minnie313 on May 31, 2010 3:25:31 GMT -5
yes... he's a bit too sharp/harsh I think... plus... it just isn't the same!!!  |
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