And don't think I ever will.

I've never forgiven J.K. Rowling for fixing Hermione's teeth with magic.

(I don't think she realizes what a horrible message that sends.)

Small doses.

There are a great many characters in books or movies or whatnot that people say should have their own.  I don't think these people have necessarily thought this all the way through.  What if the reason the character is loved so much is because they're only present for a short time?  What if, given a full length book, movie, or whatever, it becomes clear that they're not the best character after all?  That they're gimmicky, or not that good of a person, or a jerk.  True, every time they appear in the book, movie, or whatever, they risk taking over, but given the spotlight, the veneer might come off.  Plus, if the character isn't exactly how people have built them up in their minds, they'll hate them, or say that whoever made the book, movie, whatever screwed up.

Because a lot of the time they're not.

I'm sick of all of the movies that show the gods sitting around calmly and regally.
Read any little bit of mythology and you'll likely find the opposite.
They're petty.
They whine.
They fight.
They punish mortals for things that aren't the mortal's fault.
(Someone else said she's prettier, or more skilled.)
They punish mortals because they didn't offer enough, or the right things.
(Or because they built a wall on the beach without asking.)
Those are the real gods.
Not the serene, level-headed guys and gals sitting around having tea.
(Okay, so I don't think I've ever seen them having tea, but still.)
Honestly, the more I read, the more the old Hercules and Xena shows seem much more realistic.