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Q&A Fantasyfestival 2023 in Esbjerg/Denmark
magnuskn:
--- Quote from: Mira on September 17, 2023, 01:14:00 AM ---
Thanks for all the information... Hmmmm.......Wonder if Murphy is able to come back somehow, what her reaction will be to Mrs Lara Dresden? :o
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As if that is really going to be a thing for longer than absolutely necessary. ^^ Lara and Harry have negative zero romantic chemistry, so this is a placeholder until someone more importantly enters Harrys life (or comes back into it, IMO). From what I see, Molly was recently negated as a romantic partner with her magic chastity belt for that very reason, because otherwise she would be the natural next partner for Harry. It's very unfair to Molly, but since I strongly prefer a Murphy / Dresden endgame for the series, I sadly think Jim did the right thing there in terms of storytelling.
--- Quote from: Conspiracy Theorist on September 17, 2023, 05:21:49 AM ---Murphy appears at the end of NEXT BOOK travelling backwards in time, just as Harry is pulled into the the Mirrorverse as he is about to say I do.
That would be very Jim.
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I'd love for it to happen. ;D
--- Quote from: Conspiracy Theorist on September 17, 2023, 05:21:49 AM ---We know from other sources Freydis is likely to become Harry’s nanny bodyguard and she had a thing for Murphy so that would make it even more awkward, a good old love rectangle.
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Freydis seems like a likely candidate and I don't think she'd be above giving Harry little news updates how Murphy is doing in Valhalla. ^^
Mira:
--- Quote ---As if that is really going to be a thing for longer than absolutely necessary. ^^ Lara and Harry have negative zero romantic chemistry, so this is a placeholder until someone more importantly enters Harrys life (or comes back into it, IMO). From what I see, Molly was recently negated as a romantic partner with her magic chastity belt for that very reason, because otherwise she would be the natural next partner for Harry. It's very unfair to Molly, but since I strongly prefer a Murphy / Dresden endgame for the series, I sadly think Jim did the right thing there in terms of storytelling.
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Actually in my opinion, way back in the White Night days I think there was romantic chemistry between Harry and Lara. Of course a lot of that could be chalked up to merely White Court Vamp Whammy, but then again, Lara is attracted to strong men. I also agree that is unfair to Molly and her and Harry could have gotten something going eventually. The problem with Jim going there is Harry knew Molly since she was a young child, and even though she is a grown up young woman now, for a number of fans it is an ick factor. I never was a fan of the Murphy romance, I liked it better when they were friends and working partners. I liked Murphy much better when she was a tough professional cop, in my opinion her evolution as a character didn't go well and for me it was a relief when she exited the stage. Susan also went off the rails because of the way she was written originally. Luccio might have worked, but it was all about Peabody's ink? Perhaps Jim just has trouble writing romance? If he does, he should leave Harry alone, let him be a father to his kids and eventually a happy grandfather.
magnuskn:
--- Quote from: Mira on September 17, 2023, 03:00:28 PM ---Actually in my opinion, way back in the White Night days I think there was romantic chemistry between Harry and Lara. Of course a lot of that could be chalked up to merely White Court Vamp Whammy, but then again, Lara is attracted to strong men. I also agree that is unfair to Molly and her and Harry could have gotten something going eventually. The problem with Jim going there is Harry knew Molly since she was a young child, and even though she is a grown up young woman now, for a number of fans it is an ick factor. I never was a fan of the Murphy romance, I liked it better when they were friends and working partners. I liked Murphy much better when she was a tough professional cop, in my opinion her evolution as a character didn't go well and for me it was a relief when she exited the stage. Susan also went off the rails because of the way she was written originally. Luccio might have worked, but it was all about Peabody's ink? Perhaps Jim just has trouble writing romance? If he does, he should leave Harry alone, let him be a father to his kids and eventually a happy grandfather.
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Well, I obviously disagree with a lot of that (regarding Murphy), so I hope the two get back together again, rather sooner than later. I was a bit afraid before that Jim might have had a Moonlighting problem (i.e. writing an ongoing romance is harder than people getting together), but overall, after thinking it over a lot, it was just the right moment in the story for Murphy to go as a normal mortal and then come back as a more supernatural version of herself later. She had gotten hurt in a way she would never recover from physically, was about to get too old for future kids and in terms of her employment, she was not going to go back to the police force anymore. So, it was either leaving her in an awkward spot in the story or doing something radically new for (or to, ahem) her.
Con:
Nice Notes! Very detailed glad you went!
Murphy's gonna have some thoughts and feelings about Harry marrying the White Court Queen Succubus.
Dissapointed about the various series that aren't happening. Maggie Jr YA and Tv series. Also always wanted to see a Maggie Sr prequel as well. ah well.
vincentric:
I actually like Lara as a continuing love interest. She won't be as hands-on as Murphy (As an active sidekick at least, personal life will be the exact opposite.) but if she's assigning Freydis to him and giving him money and information then she taking over Murphy's roles.
She's an upgrade to his support team, just as Goodman Grey is better muscle than Thomas and Mab is a better boss than the White Council. You could even stretch it and say Butters is an upgrade over Michael because he has the Lightsword and uses magic but that's probably a wash.
And wouldn't it be like Jim to remove Harry's protection and still have Harry's touch burn her when he kisses the bride.
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