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Lesbian Scientistics: "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" Edition

With the film hitting theaters this Tuesday night at midnight, the Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince media blitz is coming to a close. And much like the actual book, the Half-Blood Prince press tour left us with almost as many questions as answers.

For example, how does J.K. Rowling keep getting more and more attractive? Who, exactly, was dressing Jessie Cave (Lavender Brown)? Is Helena Bonham Carter magic in real life? And, now that they're both legal, we're even free to wonder which Gryffindor gal is most radiant: Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) or Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley)?

We couldn't answer the last one — you'll have to fight that out in the comments — but we were able to break down some other questions and analyze them in easy-to-read chart form.

Accio Lesbian Scientistics!

We also created a Dueling Matrix, by asking ourselves this question: If a duel broke out at a Harry Potter premiere, how would the Slytherins and Gryffindors defend themselves against one another?

Who's going to see Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince this week?

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  • andy_91's picture

    I am!!!!!

    Midnight the day it opens!!

     

    Any other diehard fans out there?

    Alex's picture

    me!

    ah! me toooo! :D I love love love Harry Potter!!
    sarah's picture

    going to see it weds booked

    going to see it weds booked the day off work can't wait for it

    sarah ann james

    Mou's picture

    Campingout outsid even if

    Campingout outsid even if there isnt a crowd. :D:D:D

    username_taken's picture

    HP

    I pre-ordered my tickets online last week. I'm so ready! 25 hours and counting....

    "Bon anniversaire et donne moi la salle de bains. Which translates as 'happy birthday and hand me....the bathroom.'"

    polkadotwings's picture

    Can't wait!

    I can't wait to see this movie. I'm not even sure why though because the movies usually annoy me lol.

    And I definitely think Emma Watson is hotter than Bonnie Wright.... not that Bonnie isn't also hot lol.

    ninasoma's picture

    BOTH EXTREMELY HOT!

    The movies really get on my nerves too. Not that they aren't entertaining, but nothing can compare to the awesomeness in my head conjured by J.K the Goddess' wonderful words.

    That being said... LOL

    I don't mind ANY franchise that has brought THESE women to the international stage of attention: 

    http://www.hgnetwork.co.uk/fate/ginny/escover.jpg

    http://emma-watson.net/images/scans/09042003.jpg

    *sigh* Don't you just love win-win contests and situations? :)

    Kels.'s picture

    I'm going!

    I'm going! Unfortunately I'll be working during the midnight showing. :(

    But my family better not go without me!

    Carolina87's picture

    I'll be there!!

    Just got my tickets to the 12:10am showing cuz 12:00am was sold out!! cannot wait aghh!!!
    nemo_me's picture

    Unfortunately

    I have to wait two weeks more to see Harry potter because I have to wait until I get back to Iceland. I can stand watching a lot of movies with French subtitles but this is not one of them. Also I have had this tradition of always going to the HP movies with me dad ever since the first movie. I know it sounds lame, but I think it's nice.

    And about which one could be gay in the group, if I had to guess the likeliest I'd probably say Luna, but in my wishful thinking mind it would probably be Hermione or Ginny (or both :D).

    And it's right, Rowling should be on the AfterEllen list, she looks amazing for her age ! Also, she sets such a good example to girls, just read the article on her site about negative body images and how women are too obsessed about their shape. A smart woman with the head on her shoulders :).

    I hope that Ginny will be given a bit more screen time in this film. I don't think Bonnie Wright is a bad actress, it just seems that she's given too little to work with. I want the Ginny that is in the books, the one that starts as a shy fangirl but devepolves into a strong and independent woman.

     Yes, my Harry Potter fangirlish side has been exposed :S.

    "It's in transition."

    Melissa Hsu's picture

    aahh!!

    lol i need my ticket! and bonnie wins even though her name is odd on my tongue :/
    milk's picture

    Emma Watson

    Emma Watson wins that competition hands down. I've never been really fond of Bonnie Wright playing Ginny...

    That being said, I'm extremely excited for this movie! I hope it lives up to my (very high) expectations.

    someone_else's picture

    So bummed I can't go to the

    So bummed I can't go to the midnight showing.  I'm pretty sure I've made it to every other one.  But I'll see it on Wenesday night so at least I can feel a little better knowing I still saw it on opening day!  And is it really possible to decide between Emma Watson and Bonnie Wright?  Although I think I just love the characters they play so much that I would think they're hot no matter what.
    alex's picture

    !!!!

    oh emma watson! there are no words.

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    Strawbs's picture

    I am so there

    Die-hard to the end. Plus this was my favourite book out of all seven. Im also in love Helena Bonham Carter so her as a crazy witch lady, im so there.

    "Helena Bonham Carter actually carrying magic wand under skirt." - Was I the only one who thought that was some sexual inuendo on the part of StuntDouble?

    Also Bonnie Right looks gorgeous, but from the trailer it looks like they've 'geek-ed' her up a bit which is a shame seeing as she's supposed to be really attractive and popular in the book anyways.

     Can't wait!

    EnglishGirlNat's picture

    H B-C

    Haha yeah i definately picked up on the sexual inuendo. And most definately agree with you on the Helena Bonham Carter front, i think she is absolutely brilliant!! :D
    ackat's picture

    Got my ticket...

    Got my ticket and my Ravenclaw robes ready for tomorrow night! Oh yeah I'm one of those people...
    fuxxzzy mohawk's picture

    Fandango is gooood

    Lol you too? I have the wands and hats and everything.. {totally Luna Lovegood Lover}
    TheBotoxChicken's picture

    OK there is absolutely NO

    OK there is absolutely NO competition! Emma Watson is WAAAAAYYYYY hotter than Bonnie whatsername! My sister said she'd go GAY for Emma Watson!
    delici0usnight's picture

    Im going on Thursday... cant

    Im going on Thursday... cant wait! (mainly because of Emma Watson! lol)
    imamarshmallow's picture

    It's a no-brainer: Emma

    It's a no-brainer: Emma Watson. I mean come on, she plays Hermione! Beauty and smarts :)

    And I'll definitely go to a midnight screening, I'm on the fence about taking my Gryffindor scarf and pointy hat though... yes, I'm a geek

    dollparts's picture

    i love natalia tena

    i had a crush on her awhile back when i saw the movie about a boy mmmm she was yum with her nose ring and grungy punk looks  

    "Hands upon my back again.
    Survival is my only friend.
    Terrified of what may come.
    Remember I will always love you,
    Even as I claw your fucking throat away.
    But it will end no other way"

    Jeannette's picture

    YES!

    Totally feel the same way.  When I first saw Tonks on screen I was like, "It's the hot girl from About A Boy!"  She looks just as attractive as Tonks too.
    Amanda's picture

    *rolls tongue*

    Emma Watson is a babe.

    She is a stone cold fox.

    Hands down Emma has me under a spell.

    Lucy Lowrider's picture

    Definitely gonna see the flick

    Oh sweet divine Emma Watson. She's a revelation isn't she, classic beauty, but she couldn't possibly be gay.. well.. in my version of Harry Potter she is. Hermoine Granger is as gay as can be. Read the signals, can't be mistaken! She's a total tomboy, always hanging with the guys. Sleeping in the same room as Ginny Weasley, got myself a lifelasting fantasy right there! Seriously, who wouldn't pay to see that!

    "We are, each of us, angels with only one wing, and we can only fly embracing each other." - Luciano Decrescenzo
    fuxxzzy mohawk's picture

    drooling over the girls

    me me me me!!! me, my ex, and my little sister and my favorite cousin!!!
    Becca's picture

    WOO I'm going midnight

    WOO I'm going midnight tomorrow even though my friends are clearly idiots and I don't even know if they bought their tickets yet so I might be going by myself. But, whatever it's HARRY FREAKIN POTTER I could deal going with myself! =D
    Contraryone's picture

    Definitely Emma

    Though Bonnie is pretty cute. And is it just me, or does she look a bit like Debra Messing?
    Fish Sticks's picture

    I am ....

    I have tickets booked. Yes i do and im so excited. I'm one of those people who is standing there about 4 hours early like a sado. :P
    Matteo's picture

    Bonnie is damn hot (I've a

    Bonnie is damn hot (I've a fling for redheads and lol she's no giant, Daniel is just a really small guy) but man none of them can compete with Helena Bonham Carter. I mean this woman is so outstanding in talent, intelligence, dark beauty and attraction its blowing me away.

    Can't wait to see the movie, I think it will be the best of the serial by now.

    Smurphy's picture

    Def. going to see it

    Im going to try to see it this at Midnight, but im pretty sure it's going to be oversold by the time I try to get a ticket.

     

    namezne's picture

    shoot!

    I'm realizing right now that I just went to the movies and forgot to ask about HP6 tickets!!!!! ARG!!

    I really wanna go, not because I expect the movie to blow my mind but because I've gone to every single HP movie midnight showing there has been. 

    And Emma Watson is HOT but I hadn't seen any new pictures of Bonnie... I'm amazed o_O

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    Cinematic_Sunrise's picture

    thank merlin..

    i will SO be there tommorow night at midnight, gryffindor t-shirt and all^-^

    ..If your stomach feels weak, then my work here is done..

    monkeyINshoes's picture

    POTTER

    I will be there the day it opens, with my shirt(s), jacket, wand(s), glasses, scar the whole thing!! Doing my best to convert the audience to drarry slash the Potter magic. 

    I can believe anything, provided that it is quite incredible. -Oscar Wilde

    Luna's picture

    What no mention of Luna

    What no mention of Luna Lovegood?

     

    Hermione may have married Ron and Luna may had pined after Harry much in the same way Willow pined after Xander on buffy but these two girls are destined end up together someday after a series of unfortunate future events that has yet to be written. 

    Emma's picture

    School girl dress-up

    I'm seeing it Weds night but I'm going to a party beforehand. All the people going are dressing up as HP characters and we're gonna play trivia games and be really geeky. I'm dressing up as Hermione. :D

    Bonnie's gorgeous but I've always been preferential to Emma, she's stunning.

    ___//♫♪ let your girlfriend do what your boyfriend can't

    drbambee's picture

    Emma Watson ...

    "Emma Watson borrowed Hagrid's umbrella."   LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL HA HA HA (wipes tears from eyes, holds pain in gut) HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!!

    Of course I'm seeing HP HBP this Wednesday (crowds of little kids at midnight are a bit much to take)!  HELLO?!   I've been waiting for this frakin' movie since it was supposed to be release last November.

    And OH WOW that Lavendar Brown chic needs to get a personal dresser.  And is it just me but I was always under the impression that Lavendar Brown was a black girl. Am I wrong?  Wasn't she black in POA?  Call me crazy.

    As for who's got the acting longevity and appeal to the les/bi crowd?  Emma Watson.  Although Bonnie Wight could surprise us. 

    Big_Coffee_Drinker's picture

    lol...

    Hey, I thought the same thing! Lavender Brown was black in POA? I thought so! A slight oversight in the casting department I think.

    LOL  

    'What the fricking frack?'

    'Fuck you James...Just fuck you!'

     

    Sur-Rah.'s picture

    Harrrrrrrrrry Pottttttttter!!!!!

    Woah! Bonnie definitley got prettier! But Emma is still definitley cuter.

    And I soooo got my tickets like 2 weeks ago. :)

    Vee's picture

    I think Lavendar Went in

    I think Lavendar Went in character as a witch, lol. Doesn't she remind you of that, I mean someone trying to dress like a Muggle but not quite getting it right. :) Did anyone else notice she is wearing Chucks? I think she might be the lez in the group. :)

    As far as the hottest. Well, my niece looks EXACTLY like Emma, so I am reall creaped out by the fact that I think Emma is hot. Besides, I generally like Red heads more anyway. The hair gives away the fire inside :)

    Carpe Diem... It's time to Carpeing...

    light cascades's picture

    I am so pumped! I'm goign

    I am so pumped! I'm goign to the midnight showing, loving every second of it, getting 3 hours of sleep, then getting up to go to work. It'll be amazing--it's tradition!

     

    Also, I think Bonnie is slightly more adorable then Emma... sorry guys!

    melinda6499's picture

    CANT WAIT!!!

    going to the midnight showing!!! im so excited! i got the dealthy hallows symbol tattooed on me 2 weeks ago and its all healed up looking nice! also, emma is wayyyyy hotter than bonnie, but bonnie is still very pretty!
    jln62390's picture

    i'll be there!

    LoveKats's picture

    29 HOURS! But Im not counting...

    Ok gals... get ready for a superfan fant.

    Well... firstly... I am seeing it at midnight, after getting there 3 hours early, in my full-on Dumbledore costume. Im starting to regret the fact I've watched about 15 minutes worth of the movie already on Youtube with all the clips but I JUST CANT HELP MYSELF. After the 5th movie (don't kid yourselves, it sucked) and all this annoying as hell Twilight worship crap... I NEED this. Its like... my childhood-throwback-youre-not-as-old-as-youve-become drug.

     ANYWAYS... concerning Hermione and Ginny... that a tough call. I mean... I've always loved them as a couple (what would we do without fanfiction? :D) so I can't imagine picking one over the other...

     Ok I can :) Well, Hermione is HANDS DOWN the more attractive Gryffindor girl for me... but Ginny's feisty. And by feisty I mean daring. And by daring I mean adventurous. And by adventurous I mean bicurious :) And, as sad as it is, Im willing to lower my standards if theres a higher chance of success. Although Im really not lowering my standards at all... because both Hermione and Ginny are bloody gorgeous :D I think I'll just leave this here... and yes I did make it. AND NO IM NOT OBSESSED.

    lucy's picture

    "Alan Rickman literally

    "Alan Rickman literally dares you to mess with him"

     

    I just choked on my lunch over that.

    Anyways, as much as I am a massive fan of red-heads, I gotta say, Emma Watson wins hands-down. I'm going to see the movie this Saturday with my sister, her husband, and my best friend.

    Is it just me, or does anyone agree that Ginny and Luna are totally a couple?

    sanDy*'s picture

    Me too.. my roommate and my

    Me too.. my roommate and my cousin both got me tickets.. so i'm going two days in a row.. doesn't really matter that i read the book twice, right? i'm so excited!
    MaryD's picture

    Unfortunately I have to work both tomorrow

    and Wed. nights... but I will be there Thurs, and probably Fri and Sat as well... Got to go with Emma! Though Bonnie is also a knock out...
    smallfish444's picture

    So going.

    Midnight show.

    Dressing up as Tonks.

    Ignoring Tonks' lameness in HBP.

    Extra Flamey's picture

    My friends would always drag

    My friends would always drag me along to the HP premieres (I never read any of them) But I realized that I had a weird fascination with Emma Watson, back then I didn't realize what is actually was, but she is the reason I am able to sit through those movies.   =)
    SNYAFF's picture

    Signed, Sealed, and Delivered

    I'm so pumped for the premiere! Still don't know who I am going to dress up as!