“Fans didn’t then, and don’t now, idolize Harry, Louis, Liam, and Niall for the idea or hope of being their next muse, one night stand, or the partner they end up with. Fans idolize them because for a lot of fans, One Direction became more than a band – the idea of One Direction meant friendship, a sense of belonging, a safe haven, and most importantly; a place to call home.”

— Sexualization, Generalization and the Agony of One Direction Interviews (via hariboforharry)