I’ve just joined the Harry Potter fandom and really love Ron and Harry.
I expected them to be a huge pairing, but I discovered that Ronarrycontent is actually quite rare. Why is that? I don't mean to bash other Harry pairings, but I don't understand why Tomarry and Snarry are more popular than the pairing with the character who is Harry's age and the person he loves most in the story. In the original series, Harry truly views Ron as the person he loves and trusts above all others.
Not talking to Ron makes Harry feel lonely and sad in a way he’s never felt before. If Harry were into men. I’m certain he would have fallen for Ron long ago after all, Ron is handsome and smart in the books. And if Ron were a girl, Harry wouldn't have eyes for anyone else.
I disagree with the idea that Ron’s family being poor makes him less appealing after all, Tom and Snape were poor too, yet they are very popular. I can understand the appeal of Drarry, given the age dynamic and Draco's popularity, but I don't get Tomarry or Snarry. Tom is handsome, sure, but Snape? There are just so many issues with those two pairings.
I’m not saying Tomarry and Snarry are the most famous ships. I just mean they are more common than Ronarry in terms of volume.
After all Drarry, Wolfstar, and Jegulus are the three most iconic pairings in the HP fandom of all time.
So, what is the reason Ronarry isn't popular?
And once again, I don't hate Snape or Tom at all in fact. I often pair Snape with characters around his own age. As for Tom, I ship him with Abraxas. I just don't understand why niche pairings have become more popular than the best friends trope. In other fandoms I've been part of, male best friend pairings are hugely popular and frequently shipped together.
I am from abroad, and English is not my native language. I am using translation software, so grammatical errors might be bothersome to others. I sincerely apologize for that. I hope everyone can go easy on me, as the translation process can sometimes lead to linguistic clashes, making the phrasing sound much more awkward than I originally intended.