For the fandom ask: Harry Potter!
1. The first character I fell in love with
Oh man, it's been so long since I read Harry Potter for the first time that I'm not sure I can honestly answer this question? I probably liked Hermione first, but maybe it was the Weasley twins? I'm a sucker for chaotic neutral twins.
2. The character I never expected to love as much as I do now
Luna Lovegood. I've drifted from HP as a whole, but man do I still love Luna. She's just so unashamedly herself and also kind of batty in the best way.
3. The character everyone else loves that I don't
The Marauders. They just seem like such nightmares and I just do not get the appeal. Like, I guess if you want to watch them burn the world to the ground I get it, because that sounds awesome, but I don't get liking them as good people.
4. The character I love that everyone else hates
I wouldn't say I love him, and I'm not even sure I like him, but I find Snape wildly entertaining. He's just so sad and angry and bitter and actively terrible at a job he clearly loathes with every fiber of his being. I would watch him be terrible while also walking a spying tightrope all day. Like, every moment in Snape's classroom is a joy to watch/read because literally no one wants to be there. It's part tragedy, part comedy, and entirely my kind of nonsense.
5. The character I used to love but don't any longer
There was a point after book 5 where I really liked Ginny. Like, she moved on from pining after Harry to having mad game? Interesting! But then they backtracked on all that and like...pass. I have no beef with pining characters in general or who get their first choice love interest, but it felt like a step back, and I felt a bit tricked, and not in a fun way.
6. The character I would totally smooch
Harry or a young Tom Riddle. The dark messy hair does it for me.
7. The character I'd want to be like
Honestly? None of them. Maybe having Luna's self-confidence would be nice though.
8. The character I'd slap
Dumbledore, probably. He handles every child that crosses his path terribly, and like... seriously, guy?
George/Luna. Not sure what it is about it, but I think it's super cute and endearing
10. A pairing that I despise
The easy answer is 'any of the teacher/student pairings,’ but let's put in a bit more effort. I do not get Ron/Hermione. Never have, never will. Just...hard pass.