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Here's a nice thing I found in a_t_rain 's journal.

From rynne:

Take the one ship in this fandom you really can't stand (if there's more than one, pick the one you like least), and post in your journal what is good about that ship. No sarcasm allowed--be sincere, though you don't have to pretend you don't like your favorite ship. Just try to find something you like about that ship you hate.

 

I don’t really believe in any of the ships in Harry Potter. The only time I think a given ship might work is when I’m reading a fic by one of the more talented authors, who can carry me along with their story – but only while I’m actually reading the thing. As soon as I’ve stopped reading, scepticism returns.

For similar reasons, I there aren’t many ships I really, truly won’t read (with the exception of incest. I really, really hope I don’t need to explain why that is). After all, you are looking at someone whose only completed fanfic in general circulation is Bartemius Crouch Senior/Golden Snitch. But there are some I find myself avoiding, either because I find the shippers’ arguments unconvincing and annoying, or because the ship’s generally very badly handled. Everyone who did this meme seems to have picked Sirius/Remus, so I’ll have a go at Harry/Ginny. And then Snape/Squid, because if I’ve talked myself into shipping Harry/Ginny that should be child’s play.

Placed behind a cut to protect those of a nervous disposition. 

Harry and Ginny – You Know It Makes Sense
As you’ll already have gathered, I don’t think this ship is going to push Cathy and Heathcliff into obscurity any time soon. But if I was looking to create long-term happiness and stability (something Cathy and Heathcliff never achieved), then I think this is a relationship with enormous potential.
 1.       They have the kind of understanding only possible among those who have known each other since they were children. On top of this, both have had run-ins with Lord Voldemort, and so will be able to sympathise with each other’s traumas instead of being appalled by them.
2.       Ginny has grown up in OotP, and is now able to deal with Harry on an equal footing, instead of gazing at him in a besotted way, which was making both of them very uncomfortable.
3.       Ginny has seen six brothers go through adolescence. However caps-locky Harry gets, she isn’t going to be particularly shocked. Or impressed.
4.       Harry loves the warmth of the Weasley family, and plainly idealises large, happy families. But he doesn’t have a clue how to make them work. Ginny does. Moreover, given her parentage, Ginny is certain to be fertile. They will have a huge support network on the Weasley side, and no problem finding babysitters. Besides, with such in-laws, the Dursleys are certain to keep their distance.
5.       Ron will not be able to raise anything more than a token objection, as he’s made it plain that this is what he wanted all along – any other suitor for Ginny’s hand is going to find himself in trouble.
6.       Ginny will have Harry’s undivided attention, instead of just being the smallest of a large group.
7.       Harry has inherited a small fortune. For the first time, Ginny will be able to buy everything new instead of second-hand. But at the same time, Harry is used to having nothing, and would never look down on her for not bringing a large dowry.

 Now for something completely different. 

Snape/squid – You Know You Want To
1.       With both, we never get to see more than the tip of the iceberg, and no more than hints as the great, hidden depths beneath.
2.       Both have a kind of slimy, viscous sheen to them. Ordinary humans find it greasy and repellent – but Snape plainly delights in it. How else do you explain That Hair?
3.       Both have long, elegant, dextrous, pale manipulating digits.
4.       The Squid is completely immune to sarcasm. Snape is impervious to fishy stares.
5.       During term time it is the perfect working relationship – when Snape, reaching the end of his tether, kicks his little charges into the lake, the Squid is on hand to ensure that no-one actually drowns.
6.       Snape detests children. With the Squid, there is no danger that he might suddenly acquire some of his own. He’s got enough problems without having to start picking baby names and acting all Redeemed.