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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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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
Unspeakable
Points: 3920
stocco says:
Gaaa!!! I love Chris Rankin. He's totally awesome. I couldn't imagine anyone else portraying Percy in the movies. I just sent him a letter a few weeks ago. That would be so cool to get a response.
Posted Mar 9, 2004 at 5:48 PM EST
Witch
Points: 862
Lilison says:
I think i have heard the most from Chris Rankin than any other member of the cast. It's good he's so open or we'd never hear anything!
Posted Mar 9, 2004 at 6:46 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2391
HPN4eveRon says:
Aw that little girl sounds so cute! That is so cool for her to be able to interview an actor from Harry Potter. All little kids were probly all jelouse of her, aw!
Posted Mar 9, 2004 at 6:55 PM EST
Death Eater
Points: 6201
Voldemort's Heir says:
Yeah Chris definately seems to be a good guy. I think it's great that he's participating in the HP fan tour this June.
Posted Mar 9, 2004 at 7:36 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1303
wahnaroo22 says:
He seems like a good person. I am glad he got Percy rather than Sean Biggerstaff. He plays him great.
Posted Mar 9, 2004 at 7:43 PM EST
Professional Beater
Points: 20891
feltonluver says:
Chris Rankin seems like a really nice guy because he appears everywhere and is going to do the harry potter fan trips hehe.
Posted Mar 9, 2004 at 7:53 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 90
angelseyes816 says:
well he has always seemed like a nice guy. It must be odd to play P. Wesley they seem so differant. It will be a great challange for him to play in the 5 movie since p.Weesley is being such a poo poo head.
smiles and hugs
Angelseyes 8(h) 16(p)
Posted Mar 9, 2004 at 8:23 PM EST
Curse Breaker
(Moderator)
Points: 3786
Galilea says:
Oh! Chris Rankin sure spends a lot of time doing these kinds of things. He is so intersting and I admire him for putting so much time an effort into promoting the Harry Potter series. I hope I get to meet him some day!
Posted Mar 9, 2004 at 8:54 PM EST
Witch
Points: 977
Butterbeer says:
Thats so cool, I wish that i could be able to do that. But it would be even better with Dan or Emma.
Posted Mar 9, 2004 at 9:08 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1147
Spirits*of*Fire says:
I'm not surprised at all to hear that Chris is like that. I've been on his website, www.chrisrankin.com, and he seems real chill and down-to-earth. He's very humble. I like that. I wish he had more to do in the movies but because of his character (Percy, ugh), he doesn't interact that often with Harry. But anyways good interview!! :o)
Posted Mar 9, 2004 at 11:16 PM EST
Hufflepuff Princess
Points: 24832
Waddi Wasi says:
Interviewed by Seventeen? Ooh, my cousin subscribes, I'll bug her for the issue when it pops out. Lucky actor meeters.
Posted Mar 9, 2004 at 11:24 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1155
MissMaryPotter says:
It will be interesting to see what he is like in person, when I win the contest... hee hee *****Confidence people! Crossing fingers, continues to fill out as many applications as she can for the Ultimate Unofficial Guide Fan Aprreciation Sweepstakes (scribbles that 300 times).****
Posted Mar 9, 2004 at 11:35 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1157
lizzie5987 says:
First of all i think that the girl is soo talented! i mean she is just 10 years old and the interview is pretty mature for her age! My props for her! :) But about Chris, i think he is just so funny and a really nice person. i would love to meet him one day and ask him if he has a gf ;)
Posted Mar 10, 2004 at 12:23 AM EST
Weird Sisters Guitarist
Points: 3573
Prof. Sk8ergirl says:
Wasn't there an interview with him previously??? I'm sure I read another one. Anyways he is a nice guy!! He's lucky to get the role of Percy!!!
Posted Mar 10, 2004 at 4:00 AM EST
Quidditch Captain
Points: 6166
Alex Seeker says:
Awwwwww he does seem like a really nice person - it'd be so good if I could have gone on the HP Fan Trip and actually got to meet him, I think we would have had a good laugh! Nice to know that there are plenty of interviews to be released in the build up to the film's release though :)
Posted Mar 10, 2004 at 4:49 AM EST
Transfiguration Professor
Points: 2990
Choralee says:
I have always enjoyed hearing from Chris - he is so down to earth and real that I find his comments refreshing. You know that they are genuine and not made up for publicity!
I do have to wonder about his choice of hair styles - seems very big in the photo - - -
Posted Mar 10, 2004 at 7:15 AM EST
Wizard
Points: 819
Prof.Rolandus says:
When does Percy comes to europe? i mean not just the UK, but Germany,Belgium,Netherlands ore france, is somebody knows this? maby somebody could post it for me?
Posted Mar 10, 2004 at 7:53 AM EST
Marauder
Points: 3954
jade says:
Chris is such a sweetie and very sweet :) i cannot wait to see these people whe i go to the premiere that should be really good :)
Posted Mar 10, 2004 at 8:30 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2119
hpchik898 says:
I don't know I still have the words "Die Percy" etched all over my brain...
Posted Mar 10, 2004 at 8:49 AM EST
Witch
Points: 645
Stage Violence says:
Rankin has horrid hair. That boy needs to so something about that. I mean, it is not like he can't afford to have it taken care of.
Posted Mar 10, 2004 at 11:30 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 308
davie7117 says:
Well I dont really keep up with Chris very much he is not one of my fav actors in the movies, or the book but it was really nice to see what he is like as a normal person..
Posted Mar 10, 2004 at 11:45 AM EST
Squib
Points: 198
SHEACKEY says:
cool I think Chris Rankin looks very nice. I want to meet J.K.R I lover the books.
HPANA is the coolest site. I'm on it like everyday practically. hehe Yes I do have a life :)
Posted Mar 10, 2004 at 1:40 PM EST
Witch
Points: 617
*_Johnny 4 EveR_* says:
He seems like a nice guy. His hair is so out of control, lolz but i like the colour of it.
Posted Mar 10, 2004 at 4:10 PM EST
Chief Quibbler Editor
Points: 2926
The Obsesser says:
He's sooooooooooo awesome! Ahhhhh, if only...
Posted Mar 10, 2004 at 6:03 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 345
Mormon_Chic says:
Oh cool he does sound really cool and nice and funny I wish i could meet him I'll have to check Seventeen when the issue cmes out!! if it already hasn't???? Has it???????
Posted Mar 10, 2004 at 6:07 PM EST
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