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MARCH 9, 2004 at 2:15 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: Scholastic News via Chris Rankin Online
While in New York City being interviewed by HPANA's own editor Geri, actor Chris Rankin
(Percy Weasley) from the Harry Potter films also visited the Scholastic store there. Kid reporter Lindsay Guastafeste had a go with him:
Chris Rankin is a very kind and funny person. As we were on our way to a tour of the Scholastic store, I offered to let him walk down the stairs in front of me. He insisted that I go first. He is funny because when we were visiting the Scholastic store, he clinked the suit of armor and said, "Oh, it's metal!" I guess he thought it was going to be made of plastic or cardboard.
Very kind and funny indeed.
In addition to HPANA and Scholastic, Chris was also interviewed by Time for Kids and Seventeen magazine while in NYC, so we'll probably be seeing further interviews published as the premiere of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban rapidly approaches.
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Gryffindor Chaser
Points: 3637
Angelina Johnson says:
Chris Rankin looks so nice and sweet. He was interviewed by Seventeen magazine? I'll have to check that out ;)
Posted Mar 9, 2004 at 2:20 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1445
PotionMaster says:
He seems like a great guy. Playing Percy must be interesting. I'll have to keep an eye out for the future articles on PoA.
Posted Mar 9, 2004 at 2:25 PM EST
Student
Points: 279
MionePotter87 says:
Aw! He seems so nice! She's so lucky that she got to meet him. :D
Anyway, he really does seem like a great guy...I'd love to meet him @_@ Maybe if I manage to win the HP Fan Trips...:P (Yeah right)
Posted Mar 9, 2004 at 2:37 PM EST
Witch
Points: 817
HermioneSparkles says:
I think Chris seems like a nice and funny guy. I think he does well playing Percy. I like his afro, haha. That's interesting he got interviewed by Seveteen magazine. I never thought I'd read a Chris Rankin interview in Seventeen.
Posted Mar 9, 2004 at 2:38 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
Points: 9047
TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
Chris is a clear example of how the actor is very different from the character he plays. Chris seems very involved and wants to expand the fun in the Harry Potter universe. Percy is the opposite and is bent on self gain and narrowing the options of others.
Posted Mar 9, 2004 at 2:45 PM EST
Animagus
Points: 19544
Sirius-Ella says:
Yeah, good one TOWMN..I agree! good artical!
yaaaaaay go hp..
dont forget to vote
Posted Mar 9, 2004 at 2:55 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 373
NarfNa says:
He was such a good match for Percy, I love the scene in Chamber of Secrets where they are having breakfast at the burrow. His hair is just too funny.
Posted Mar 9, 2004 at 2:55 PM EST
Witch
Points: 912
bethysmalls says:
He's probably used to all the fake props on the set. Cheaper to have fake suits of armor and all that. I wonder if he'll be in the 5th movie. He's really only mentioned. We'll see, I s'pose.
Posted Mar 9, 2004 at 3:13 PM EST
Half-Blood Prince
(Moderator)
Points: 945
Professor Scoots says:
He seems like a good guy. Funny, which I like. Too bad that his character turns into the flaming git! Oh well, he is not his character, and so I am glad he is enjoying himself and can't wait to see him again in other things - hopefully.
Posted Mar 9, 2004 at 3:14 PM EST
Werewolf
(Moderator)
Points: 5479
MoonyDawn says:
That was a very cute interview! He has a great sence of humor!
My son gets Time for Kids so I will get to read that one too!
Posted Mar 9, 2004 at 3:16 PM EST
Points: 3950
CowsOJMilkSoil says:
I think its really cool how he's really interested in the stage, not just making movies for the sake of making them. And its really nice to know that he was a fan of the books first, I think that brings a lot to the character on screen.
Posted Mar 9, 2004 at 3:19 PM EST
The Girl Who Lived
Points: 4219
Tacha says:
Chris seems like a nice person. Hope to meet him some day.
Posted Mar 9, 2004 at 3:25 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2644
Orlando's Obsession! says:
Chris is really nice!
yes he seems funny!!!
Posted Mar 9, 2004 at 3:36 PM EST
Heir of Slytherin
Points: 5499
Spazzingduck says:
Looks like he's got the start of a 'fro going on there... anyway, sounds cool--seems like he's got a great sense of humor!
Posted Mar 9, 2004 at 3:51 PM EST
Witch
Points: 552
Gir Vasquez says:
Chris Rankin's interviews are always so interesting to read. He's still got that huge hair too.
Posted Mar 9, 2004 at 3:57 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1059
DarkMagic13 says:
Chris seems like a nice and cool person. I've read various interviews from him and I can tell that he is interesting and just a normal guy. Percy Weasly was always my favorite Weasly (besides Fred and George of course). Percy reminds me of my swimming coach, haha. Cool article, I liked reading it.
Posted Mar 9, 2004 at 4:02 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2170
HogwartsWitch says:
He really does seem like a nice guy and very funny!! Very cool!
Posted Mar 9, 2004 at 4:25 PM EST
Crookshanks Caretaker
Points: 3837
hermionefan1 says:
Thats cool, ill have to check the Seventeen issue when it comes out. Can't wait to see him in PoA. Thats awesome that they got to see him.
Posted Mar 9, 2004 at 4:25 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1368
Danzer says:
Wow Geri You got to interview him klass.Nice to see he has manners.I will have to go read the interview now.Cant believe you get to interview Harry Potter actors klass.
Posted Mar 9, 2004 at 4:29 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 82
Dobby the elf says:
He is a very down-to-earth guy. i think that he is not very much like percy. he is a good guy. and he has given interview to a lot of magazines and newspaper. he doesn't seem an artist he is just like a normal guy. i like the way he is
Posted Mar 9, 2004 at 4:30 PM EST
Metamorphmagus
Points: 37946
tonks black says:
Oo...I bet you that Geri was all hyper and stuff about being able to interview a person from the cast of the harry potter movies!
Posted Mar 9, 2004 at 4:33 PM EST
Minister of Disinformation
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Points: 9689
Geri says:
tonks black I can say I was thrilled to interview Chris but I wasn't hyper at all.
Posted Mar 9, 2004 at 4:42 PM EST
Witch
Points: 697
kaela987 says:
I think its great that all these interviews are coming out... makes me excited! That must have been fun for everyone who interviewed him, especially the little girl. He does seem very funny and kind. However, whats with the hair?!
Posted Mar 9, 2004 at 4:52 PM EST
Points: 7828
Rococoed says:
I cannot wait to read his interview with Seventeen in the near future, but like some said, why aren't the main four cast members having interviews yet? I suppose we will see more of them as the release of the film nears. Chris should be named Assistant to J.K. Rowling or the like for all the work he has done and devotion he has for the Harry Potter franchise.
Posted Mar 9, 2004 at 5:05 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1772
MelancholyMarie says:
He's a nice guy, great sense of humor. I'll be waiting to see that Seventeen interview.
Posted Mar 9, 2004 at 5:19 PM EST
Witch
Points: 788
lynnith says:
That poor girl, she was probably cowering in fear of the rabid mass of hair the whole time. It's a shock she wasn't eaten!
Seriously, his hair is probably attracting small satellites into its orbit!
Posted Mar 9, 2004 at 5:23 PM EST
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