The relationship between Ginny Weasley and Harry Potter is another point of continuity and consistency from the first book to the last that tends to support the argument that J.K. Rowling did indeed plan the entire series right from the start.
As you will recall, Ginny (who is at that time too young to go to Hogwarts) pines to meet Harry at King's Cross both at the start and at the end of The Philosopher's Stone. Her interest in Harry develops further in the next couple of books to the point where she is practically unable to speak in his presence.
Then J.K. adds the nice touch of having Ginny become mature enough to go out and meet people at Hogwarts, ending up as one of the more popular girls at the school by the time books four and five roll around. We find out later, of course, that Hermione had given her some good advice: if you want Harry to notice you, you have to stop noticing him so much and get on with life.
Their relationship is beautifully written and realistically depicted, both in the books and in the movies. I think they got lucky (again) in casting Bonnie Wright when she was so young: Wright blossoms into both a terrific actor and a lovely young woman, making the Ginny/Harry romance all the more plausible.
I particularly love the description J.K. provides of the fiery look Ginny gives Harry during the wedding at the beginning of The Deathly Hallows when the Weasley aunt comments on her dress being too low cut. It's just too bad that little gem didn't make it into the movie. I think Ms. Wright could have given it some real fire.
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