I have also posted this in the Harry Potter forum but wanted to contribute it to this one as well.

Ok so first of all I want to address the argument of ‘the relationship was too forced or rushed’.

It was a coming of age adventure series where romance was a highlight every now and again to show Harry's development and capacity to love. The purpose of the romance was never to overshadow the journey and conflicts that Harry had to face. And for those who read the books the way Jo had intended, understood that. We accepted the limits of her romance segments. She showed plenty for those of us...