[HPforGrownups] Re: Hogwarts Hunks

[Liz Clark]

No: HPFGUIDX 191524

Hi Otto

I actually did things the wrong way around, I watched 6 of the films before 
I started reading the books, so at first I was influenced by the actors. 
However, the more I read the books, the more I got images of the people JKR 
invented. I've almost finished book 7 now (on chapter 36) but haven't yet 
seen HP7 part 2.

I think Harry was the reason why I started to make a mental difference 
between films and books. I seem to remember Radcliff couldn't wear contacts, 
by why on earth didn't they dye his hair!!

I'll list the difference between the films and what I imagine from the list 
before.

Film Harry
Meant to have black scruffy hair, like my nephew who has a double crown. 
Also meant to have startlingly green eyes, which would, IMO, make a big 
difference to his facial appearance. His build seems right though, as does 
his hight in the later films.
To Police - White male. Medium hight and skinny build. Black scruffy hair 
with bright green eyes and wearing round glasses.

Film Ron
Hair colour's not bad, described as flame red, so perhaps a little brighter. 
Supposed to be freckly, which isn't obvious in the films. Height is the 
major difference here, he's just too short compared to Harry!
To Police - White male. Tall with slight build. Bright red shortish hair, 
blue eyes and freckles.

Film Snape - drools at Rickman's voice
Needs to be a few inches taller and much thinner. Voice is spot on, soft and 
silky (drools) and oh so dangerous when needed! Hair is wrong, it doesn't 
seem to 'curtain' his face, although they alter it on almost every film! 
Still not got it right IMO!
To Police - White male. Very tall, slight and pale. Black straight shoulder 
length hair and black eyes. Wearing all black clothes. Looks dangerous!

Film Krum
Not bad. As the character is only in 2 books there wasn't a lot of 
description to go on. Although he does look a bit too 'polished' to be a 
Quidditch player, and what about they eyebrows!
To Police - White male, looks like he's had previous injuries, black busy 
eyebrows.

Film Neville
Hard to say, but to me he's quite well portrayed. Neville never really got 
that good a description, other than being forgetful and 'round faced' to 
begin with, and that seemed to fit the actor.
To Police - White male. Forgetful, carries plants around.

Film Draco
Again quite good portrayal. Eyes wrong though. To me they are too warm and 
'cute' looking. Length of hair never mentioned, but I can't see Draco with a 
ponytail or very short, somewhere in between.
To Police - White male. Tall and slight build. Very light blond shortish 
hair. Pointed face and grey eyes. Wearing expensive clothing and a snobbish 
expression.

Film Cedric
Not really described in the books, just a few fleeting mentions and the film 
version isn't bad. I didnt' take much noticed TBH, he's only in 1 book and 1 
film!
To Police - White male.

Film Sirius
Needs to be taller and more skeletal looking. I don't see the hint of 
handsomeness that should be there, but that could just be my preference.
To Police - White male. Tall and unnaturally thin with black hair. Has a 
weird barking laugh.