You've got to get obsessed and stay obsessed

And, you know, writing this out, I finally came up with the reason why GoF has always been my least favorite book and movie: it's the most masculine rendition of the Hero's Journey. It's all about taking these physical actions, conquering quests, about the contest. I much prefer the more feminine aspects of the journey that are showcased so well in OotP (dreams and visions, things coming to Harry from an emotional perspective, dealing with relationships, loss, family, feeling alone); it's just much more of an emotional, spiritual journey than purely one of action. HBP feels the same, especially adding in poor Draco's quest and his emotional, psychological, and spiritual turmoil over it. GoF feels like a concession to the little boy energy (and there's nothing wrong with that, of course, but it just doesn't resonate as much with me personally, because it doesn't feel as well-rounded as the books that find a balance between masculine energy action and feminine energy knowing, feeling, sensing, understanding).

Thanks for letting me rambling on your journal, Birds! <33