Dan to do OOP?

[Theresa]

I cannot imagine what these films would be like without the trio. I 
know all three kids are enjoying being in the films and would gladly 
do all 7. In fact, Dan has said he wants to stay in the film industry 
even after the 7th film is in the can (so that was a hint to me that 
he wants to do all 7), Emma said she would only give it up to act 
opposite of Brad Pitt and Rupert said he guesses he will give up his 
childhood dream to be an ice cream man. So it seems they do WANT to 
but they are playing it by ear. WB and the producers would be mad to 
replace them as I think many fans would rebel. I know a few myself 
who just wouldn't go. I had qualms about seeing Michael Gambon as 
Dumbledore and that could not be helped since Richard passed away. I 
think he did a wonderful job but I missed that certain twinkle of 
mischief Richard had in his eye. I just wish we knew why David Heyman 
made the comment everyone is quoting and if he actual said it that 
way. I have heard he loves the three kids as if they were his own so 
it would seem odd to say that. I have had a funny feeling about Tom 
Felton continuing. He states on his website that he plans to go to 
college in 2005 and that he put it off to do GOF but he really wants 
to go to college. Maybe they could work around his school schedule or 
something but he might not WANT to do them after GOF. Would be a 
shame as he makes an excellent Draco. 

I hope it is just rumors and speculation. It would be sad to replace 
them because of age. As everyone has stated people are always playing 
characters younger than themselves and older too (look at Lea 
Thompson in the Back to the Future - she play a 17 year old and 40ish 
year old in the same movie!). And look at Moaning Myrtle - shes 35 
playing a 17 year old.

Anyway, I have rambled long enough. I will just hold on that it is 
just rumors and if it is not then the producers will get a nastygram 
from me. ;o)

Theresa