1. Emma as a person – overall impression
Emma as a person, overall… I think she’s a good person, but she comes off as a bit cold or snooty sometimes. There are times she seems very sweet and times I can see the b*tch. But overall, I think she’s a decent person.
2. Emma’s acting in Harry Potter – is she a good Hermione or not? And why? How important is canon in this respect? What did you think of her performance in Half-Blood Prince as opposed to other films?
As much as I am, for the most part, disappointed in Emma’s acting, I still think that she, Dan and Rupert are perfect for these roles. I thought she did great in the first two movies, but then in movies 3-5, she was pretty bad. She did better in Half-Blood Prince than she has done in awhile, but she still had some of the same bad habits in places, for example talking too fast and high pitched, as well as heavy breathing. Personally, I have never been too hung up on Hermione being exactly like the books, looks wise, like keeping her hair bushy or things like that. I would just prefer better acting.
3. Emma’s acting outside Harry Potter (Ballet Shoes, The Tale of Despereaux)
I’ve never seen any of Emma’s performances outside of Harry Potter.
4. The fact that Emma didn’t do many roles outside of Harry Potter – a good thing or not?
I think it might have helped if she did more things outside of Harry Potter because while she’s “learning acting” doing the Harry Potter movies, it’s kind of ruining some aspects of the movies that could be better. Now her “learning” is going to be a part of history, when it should be the acting that is. If she did other roles or taken classes in between the movies, that might have helped.
5. Emma’s looks – overrated or not
I think her looks are quite overrated. She’s a cute, “girl next door” type. She can look quite pretty sometimes. But I think people really overdo it when talking about her. And people do that with a lot of celebrities. They say how beautiful and stunning they are, when they are really just nice looking, not exceptional looking, people.
6. Emma as a style icon – is it a good thing for the Harry Potter franchise overall, or not?
Personally, I don’t think it affects Harry Potter in any way and if this is what she wants to do, she should do it. But I do get a little tired of all the over the top photoshoots. I think she would do better learning to act if she wants to continue with this career.
7. Emma’s ambition and plans in life: acting, or modelling, or university, or all these
I think if she wants to do it all and thinks she can handle it, then she should go for it. It’s her life. She should do what she wants to do. I do admire her for being so serious about her education and not putting that on the backburner, and I also appreciate her wanting a “normal” life for a while. Plus, studying while she’s been in the spotlight must have been a challenge. But she seems like a smart girl, mature for her age. She’ll do fine.
8. The way Emma treats Rupert in interviews and public appearances
I think Emma truly likes/loves Rupert as a friend and thinks the world of him. Maybe she even was/is attracted to him. I think she has genuine affection for Rupert and would never hurt him on purpose, but she and Rupert both have mucked up, as far as interviews go. I try to keep in mind that they both are still quite young and some situations are uncomfortable so, sometimes the “wrong” things may slip out. But really, I have no doubt that she cares for Rupert very much and wants the best for him and I’m sure he feels the same way about her.
9. Emma as a Ron/Hermione shipper
I think Emma is a Ron/Hermione shipper. She seems like she’s happy with what happened with her character. It’s kind of nice to know that she fights for that and is a fellow Ron/Hermione shipper.
10. Your expectations: Emma in Deathly Hallows I and II, and beyond Harry Potter
I’m just hoping that Harry Potter goes out with a bang overall and that everyone tries the absolute best that they can. I’m not going to let little things ruin the whole experience for me, so I try not to dwell on what is bothersome anyway; I just want the actor’s passion and excitement to be there, for the filming, the promotions and beyond. I think it helps the fans to be and stay excited when we get those good vibes from the actors, as well. I don’t really plan on following Emma’s career/life beyond Harry Potter, but it would be nice to hear updates on her every now and then. I wish her luck.
