There is a thread on Portkey called "A Study of Shippers" in which a few shippers are thinking of asking Harry Potter shippers in general some questions such as :

Are your parents still married to each other?
Yes

Have you ever been in a relationship where you frequently argued with your partner?
No

Have you ever had your heart broken?
Not by a romantic relationship

What is the highest level of education you have received?
I have a B.A.

What was your favourite subject in highschool?
Geography

What is your favourite non HP book?
The Lord of the Rings, though the Slayers novels are a pretty close second. ;)

Name one characteristic that you believe is essential in a long term partner?
Just one? Sheesh. For me? I guess I'd ultimately have to go with the partner having a good heart. I'd prefer a little more than that, but at least with that basis I wouldn't end up with a sociopath.
In general, I think that it depends on the individual so much that I can't make a judgement.


I guess as far as the classic view of the opposing side as young, stupid, and inexperienced goes, I don't fit the mark, and I don't think that should be surprising at all. As interesting as these kinds of surveys are, in my experience 'shippers are 'shippers. As groups, 'shippers who take the time to fill out surveys are pretty similar to each other. I imagine nothing would come of it.