Harry good looking? Re:School politics at Hogwarts (Re: How do the books affect children? )

[Lesley McKenna]

No: HPFGUIDX 179660

Bruce:
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> Harry is described as scrawny and pale, with having hair that 
> won't stay in place no matter how much he combs and brushes 
> it, with clothing that doesn't quite fit, and a scar; he's 
> physically awkward (except on a broomstick).
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Magpie:
<SNIP>I think that canonically Harry's a cute boy. He's not 
Sirius or Tom or Cedric who are supposed to be pretty boys, 
but yes, I think he's conventionally attractive.
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wrappedinharry:
I think Harry must grow up to at least be a reasonably attractive 
young man as Hermione says that he is quite fanciable in HBP after 
he has grown about 5 inches over the summer. Also, I do not think 
girls like Romilda Vane would be quite so interested in him if he 
at least did not have something going for him in the looks department. 

As far as messy hair goes, what's the big deal. Kids deliberately 
make their hair messy these days, and as far as being scrawny goes, 
how many young boys in particular look gangly and skinny and then 
grow into their arms and legs? And where in canon does it imply 
that Harry is quite awkward?