The other day, James and I were talking about how unreasonably well the Harry Potter trio came out - Dan a charismatic, enthusiastic little oddball; Rupert the most obtuse, kindest boy you’d ever meet; and Emma a smart-as-a-whip classy academic.
Why is that, we wondered, and James concluded it was probably because they were British. If they’d grown up in Hollywood Dan would have been involved in some gay club sex scandal by now. Rupert would be arrested. And Emma?
Well, we decided she’d still be a nerd. She’s that awesome, isn’t she?

The other day, James and I were talking about how unreasonably well the Harry Potter trio came out - Dan a charismatic, enthusiastic little oddball; Rupert the most obtuse, kindest boy you’d ever meet; and Emma a smart-as-a-whip classy academic.

Why is that, we wondered, and James concluded it was probably because they were British. If they’d grown up in Hollywood Dan would have been involved in some gay club sex scandal by now. Rupert would be arrested. And Emma?

Well, we decided she’d still be a nerd. She’s that awesome, isn’t she?

Your ears should be burning. Denial, denial.