So true, so true. I wonder if people who think Hermione and Ron shouldn't be together only watched the movies. You can see how he feels as early as the second book but in the movie he's too busy being a drip.
Yeah, same with Fleur and Slughorn. Rupert Grint was amazing; I blame shortsighted Hermione fanboys for Ron getting nerfed so much, and for Ginny's lack of screen time.