Ha! She wasn't a kiddie! She was twenty-something; old enough to know better! lol
You know, you are right; the description of Shackebolt does include a bald head and an earring - rather piratish, hunh? Maybe Michael Clarke Duncan would fit better than Don Cheadle, or, even better, what about Vin Diesel? Tall (I think), bald, and he may even have an earring. And he is definitely black (no matter what people say). Wait a minute, if he doesn't end up playing a huge part, what about Michael Jordan?! Since he's apparently been kicked out of the whole basketball thing, he may want to start appearing in movies. Ooooh, wouldn't that be nice?!
I read some more of the book at lunch so I'm around page 350 now. Luna Lovegood is turning out to be a little stranger than I first thought. I got the feeling at first that she was simply misunderstood, however, she seems to truly be a little odd; not at all evil or mean-spirited, just a little, well, misguided in some aspects? We shall see what her character turns into. I'm looking forward to watching her evolve.
That new Dark Arts teacher is just AWFUL!! I hope she comes to a Quarrel-type end.
So far, Dumbledore is nowhere to be seen. Wonder what's going on with him? Any ideas?
Back to you later.