character descriptions (was: Draco and Descriptions)

[Cat]

No: HPFGUIDX 138762

Elyse wrote, regarding the physical descriptions of all 
of JKR's characters:

> why doesnt she mention 
> different physical characteristics about these
> people but keep repeating the same distinct features?


Cat writes:
I've read books on fiction writing that state the
writer should describe 1 or 2 distinctive features or
characteristics for a character. It leaves a clearer
picture in the reader's mind. Too much description is
considered unnecessary and wordy.