Harry Potter fans (or Potterheads, as we are more affectionately known) are pretty much the best at everything. We have the funniest gifs, the most clever members, and probably the most detailed fan - fiction. We also dominate the romantic playing field. Though we all know there are more reasons than 12 as to why we make the best boyfriends and girlfriends, here is a sampling that should convince even the Vernon Dursleys of the world.
1. We’re children at heart
I mean we’ve fallen in love with stories about a world bursting with magic and centaurs and Hufflepuffs. We still got that childlike wonder, so you don’t have to worry about us having some gross, cynical view of the world, even if we are muggles haven’t tapped into our full magical potential yet.
2. We cherish our independence — and yours
How else could Harry, Ron, and Hermione have always saved the day? Wait around for the adults to fix the problem? Hell nah. Similarly, we aren’t going to depend on you for everything. We like having our own lives, riding our own hippogriff (get your own, buddy).
3. But that doesn’t mean we aren’t pros at loyalty, too.
I mean, come on, we are crazy loyal to a series of books that are CRAZY WITH LOYALTY. I think it’s safe to say we got your back (and if you die after having a baby with someone else, we’ll still protect that baby with our lives, even if we’re still kind of a total dick to that baby).
4. We tell it like it is
Don’t worry about us bottling up our feelings, because life is too damn short to be passive-aggressive. #WhyMoodyRonIsSoAnnoying
5. We can comfort like no other
We have comforted ourselves enough through the utter tragedies that are Book 5 Chapter 35, Book 6 Chapter 27, and the entire seventh book to know the best pick-me-ups (hint: it almost always involves food, and maybe a fort).
6. We have a thirst for adventure
After reading and re-reading stories with castles, Quidditch, dragons, and secret platforms, we crave our own adventures and are down for anything that’ll make for a good story.
7. But we can also just chill out (and pig out)
I mean, we did spend hours (maybe days) at a time sitting on a couch, reading Harry Potter. We treasure those cozy indoor days and can dig Netflix and pizza dates with the best of them.
8. We value privacy in relationships
Don’t expect us to be gushing our love or relationship problems all over social media. Ginny and Harry have taught us to cherish privacy and that the best relationships are intimate in private and understated in public.
9. WE READ
So, this is obvious, but we all know readers are the best. They value knowledge, curiosity, and culture. You want these values in a partner.
10. We can be rebellious
We’ve seen the trio again and again fly in the face of authority to stand up for what they believe in. You can rest assured that we, too, will stick by our principles, even if it means going against popular opinion and thickening that rebellious streak (and being super tongue-in-cheek when we do it).
11. We're good in bed
Yeah, you heard right. After having death R.I.P., our favorite couples from each other, we get that every time might be the last time and we better make it count.
12. We understand the complexity and variety and strength of love
Throughout the series, we’ve witnessed love in all forms: Ron and Hermione’s bickering, Molly’s lectures, Fred and George’s tricks, James and Lily’s sacrifice, Snape’s undying dedication, Harry’s life given up for his friends. And in this variety, we see love’s universal strength. How can you not want to be with someone who knows that love conquers all?
However
We may have some trust issues...
So, do you want my number now or..?
