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Which Non-Trio Hogwarts Student is Closest to Canon? |
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 Dec 13 2006, 08:54 PM
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Believe it or not, there are students in the film other than the trio - and many of them come remarkably close to their canon counterparts - or do they? What do you think? Are Luna's radish earrings spot on or do her pink hightops just look a tad hokey? What about Neville's "dashing" new ha** - is it oh-so-Neville or oh-so-what-was-their-hairdresser-thinking? The Slytherin Trio: yes, I know Tom Felton's good looking, but is he close to canon? Do you miss the gallon of gel they used to pour on his hair?
Luna is described in OotP to have a, "dreamy look, often seems to have turned up wherever she is completely by accident," as well as, "protuberant silvery grey eyes with very faint eyebrows that give her a permanently surprised look," and dirty blonde, waist-long hair. Here is Evanna Lynch, who has been cast as Luna for OotP. Does she hit the mark? 
And now, we have the twins. They are described as being freckly, and as having flaming red hair, and a shorter, stockier frame like their brother Charlie. You know them; you love them; and you'd give Umbridge hell any day for this pair of mischief-makers - do their movie counterparts look close to canon? 
Last, but *definitely* not least is our charming Neville with his new 'do. In the books, he is described as a "round faced boy," slightly chubby and short with brown hair. Is Matthew Lewis close to canon? 
Please keep in mind that this thread is *only* for the discussion of the actors' resemblance to their canon character, not their acting performances. If you fancy a chat about the acting of some of these actors, feel free to hop on over to our friends at Argent Scrim's; they have a great thread here about Evanna Lynch, one here about Bonnie Wright, as well as a few others! Happy Posting. 
This post has been edited by elizabeth18: Jan 14 2007, 02:02 AM
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Jan 9 2007, 01:59 AM
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At this moment in time, I have to say Luna  . I think everything about Evanna Lynch is Luna Lovegood - the eyes, hair, even the clothes and jewellery, she is perfect.
As much as I enjoy watching Oliver and James Phelps as Fred and George, it has taken a very long time for me to see them in my head when I read the books, and even now my mind wanders to a Fred and George who are more canon like. Shorter, stockier as the description states.
I think we also need to see some gratuitous Sean Biggerstaff images in this poll!! He may not match the description of Oliver Wood from the book, but he is rather lovely  !!
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Jan 9 2007, 10:01 AM
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I really think the twins hit the Canon right on. Luna, I haven't seen in FULL movie form yet and Longbottom came in a very close second.
Everyone is very close to perfect , for me, but the twins are spot on! 
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