Is Hermione pretty? WAS: Re: CHPDISC: HBP14, Felix Felicis

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-> "bigdaddy999197" wrote:
> In the first description of Hermione JKR seems to make it a point 
that
> Hermione is rather plain. Then again she describes the reaction to 
her
> appearance when the boys saw her dressed for the ball. The word I
> would use is surprised. So maybe it is a matter of the ugly duckling
> maturing into a beautiful swan. She has said little more about
> Hermione's appearance since so I don't know if she wants to go so 
far
> as to put the idea in our heads that she is beautiful so much as she
> is saying she is not ugly.
> 

Angie again:

I'm sure Victor liked what he saw and Harry was obiously impressed, 
but I think Ron has always seen her that way.  To most though, her 
appearance at the ball must've been quite a transformation b/c one of 
the Patil twins looked at her in "unflattering disbelief."  I get the 
impression that the swan is much more ordinary looking when she's not 
all dolled up, which I think is great.  I agree with your comment 
below that there is too much emphasis on looks.  Therefore, I like 
the fact that Hermione has had not one, but three guys interested in 
her -- guys who are not bookworms like her, but of very different 
personalities and backgrounds.

> "bigdaddy999197" wrote:>
> In a similar vein I have always thought Emma Watson was miscast in 
the movies for that reason. She is a dynamite actress and has very 
much become Hermione, but she was a pretty young girl and is growing 
into a beautiful young woman. Despite her impressive acting skills I 
wonder if privately Emma was what JKR had in mind when it came to 
casting. I think she was trying to make a very important point with 
the character. 

Angie again:

Yeah, a lot of fans of the books think they sold out when they cast 
Ms. Watson because she is very pretty, although in a girl-next-door 
kinda of way (not in a veela kind of way).  They also softened her 
character, I think.  She's not quite as obnoxious in the movies.  But 
I sure couldn't see anyone else as Hermione now.  

"bigdaddy999197" wrote:>

That there is too much emphasis put on looks. Hermione is a very 
attractive girl but it has nothing to do with looks. It is a point 
most boys of an age that would read Harry Potter miss. 
> 
Angie here:
Sadly, I agree with you, but I wonder what those boys think of Ron's, 
Victor's, and McClaggen's attraction to Hermione?