A Larry Larrie

So, is this it then. One Direction is officially over for good, the most tragic ending anyone could have expected. Liam is never coming back, and things will never be the same.

I think as fans, we have a lot to process, especially when it comes to saying goodbye to things we were so used to. And by that, I mean that while we didn’t know Liam personally, we loved the idea of him, what he represented, and what he was part of.

I can only speak from my own experience, but I didn’t follow Liam as closely as others. My favourites were always Harry and Louis, so I know my grieving process is VERY different from fans who had Liam as one of their favourites. Personally, I’m deeply sad by the loss of such a sweet and young soul, someone who didn’t get the chance to make things right or continue with his career. It feels so unfair, and it's truly tragic. But I’m also grieving the end of something he was a part of that meant so much to me.

I’m saying this because I understand where you're coming from, anon. I also feel like thinking about the band now seems insignificant compared to the life that was lost. But there's still a lot to process, and maybe, with time, that feeling will shift. Right now, everything feels so fresh, and no, things will never be the same. But life does go on, anon... Our boys will continue their journeys individually, and while it’ll never feel complete without Liam, One Direction will never truly be over as long as we keep their legacy alive ❤️

Not to deflect attention away from Harry but why is he the only one ever getting blamed for the hiatus, why isn't zayn?

I think Harry is blamed because of things said after the hiatus about Louis being "blindsided" by it and that he had only begun to feel he'd found his place in the band before that. People took It as an absolute fact instead of a marketing spin that might explain why he took some time to release his album. Thus, because Harry was the only one who hit the ground running, he was to blame. Also, there was some talk about Harry being the one who brought it up originally and who felt the band was reaching a point where it would be better to leave while they were still wanted, as opposed to overstaying their welcome.

Zayn alluded to "someone" not wanting to re-sign contracts and that he left so he could get his music out first (likely also a PR spin, but there's no way the hiatus was a surprise just a couple months before it happened).

And basically, because Harry had been labeled as the one who would be "the breakout star" since probably 2012/2013, there were some loud and obnoxious people who decided Harry had been plotting to take over the world since then and that he didn't care about any of the other guys as long as he was a success. They worked overtime to rewrite history, sow doubt among the fans, and further divide them. And it worked.

Liam said Harry cried when they decided on the hiatus. I think H saw the writing on the wall. The five of them were running on fumes. Liam was battling his addictions already (and said he'd likely have died if they hadn't taken a break), Zayn seemed to be struggling with his disordered eating and anxiety, 1D's album and ticket sales were starting to drop after Midnight Memories and the WWA tour. Harry may have been planning a solo career, but he also may have been the only one with any foresight.

People love to blame Harry for everything they don't like because he's technically the most successful. Thus, he got everything he wanted, never struggled, has no trauma, didn't care about any of the others, has all the freedom to do whatever he wants and is a terrible person. Blah, blah, blah.

Just now I saw how argentinian fans are going above and beyond to prevent paps and reporters to take pictures or film Geoff. It makes me a little less sad to know that fans are there for them

I just saw that, too. How awful for his father to have had to fly there to accompany his child's body back to the UK.

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Liam’s dad outside the hotel reading letters and fan’s signs. He’s so strong!! I could never do that. 💔

I just heard. I couldn't either. He's such a sweet man.

Just now I saw how argentinian fans are going above and beyond to prevent paps and reporters to take pictures or film Geoff. It makes me a little less sad to know that fans are there for them

I just saw that, too. How awful for his father to have had to fly there to accompany his child's body back to the UK.

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