I think Richelle Mead wrote Vampire Academy and the rest of the books in the series to show friendship and love.Richelle is probably trying to say that though Lissa is a Moroi princess and Rose is a Dhampir,they're still best friends even though they're two different people.So opposites attract.Rose is very protective of Lissa because
1) she's a Moroi princess and
2) she's trying to protect her from the Strigoi.Ever since Lissa's family died,Rose has been there for her.Taking care of Lissa and risking her life for her.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vampire_Academy
1) she's a Moroi princess and
2) she's trying to protect her from the Strigoi.Ever since Lissa's family died,Rose has been there for her.Taking care of Lissa and risking her life for her.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vampire_Academy