In celebration of Charlie

[girlyswot]

Some time ago, tdu000 asked me for some quotes about Charlie to go in her Project Crumpet essay.  I just came across the message I sent her and felt it deserved a wider audience.

An essay on the crumpetness of Charlie! That's hilarious. Okay, *tries to put on sensible academic hat*

'To elaborate all the manifold qualities which comprise the hawtness of Charlie would require the precise skill of a scientist, the deep sensitivity of an artist and the eloquence of a Shakespeare. Fortunately, the English language provides us with a simple way of encapsulating these ideas in one expressive term: Phwoar.'

Or would you prefer something more personal?

'The first time I caught sight of him, leaning against the wall in Moonette's back garden, casually downing a pint, then turning to smile at me, I knew I'd found the man I'd been dreaming of. Strong, sexy, straightforward, with more fun in one twinkle of his eye than Walt Disney could shake a stick at. When he took me up on his broomstick [ignores the cheers at laughs at the entirely intentional innuendo] for the first time, it was like I was seeing the world through new eyes. Leaning back in his strong embrace, it's like you're shielded from everything bad.'

Or something focussing on his more canon attributes?

'Strong and brave - obviously. The dragons tell us that. Plus he has a tattoo, which means he's not only brave enough to face a Hungarian Horntail, but Molly Weasley on the warpath. Stocky and muscular. Freckled. Red hair. What's not to like about that? Plus he likes animals. And he gave up on the chance of a Quidditch career, which shows more sense than 999 men out of 1000.'

Or something about him from the writer's perspective?

'The fact that we know so little about the second of the Weasley brothers provides fertile ground for the writerly imagination. The details we have are tantalising: He played Seeker, he lives in Romania and works with dragons. Dragons! Who wouldn't want to write a story about a man who deals with ten-ton, firebreathing, flying mammals on a daily basis? He has no canon pairing, so the author is entirely free to create a Mary-Sue original character for his love-interest. And, let's face it, what woman wouldn't want to be the love interest of so intriguing and appealing a character as Charlie Weasley? And let's not forget those biceps. Phwoar!'

Comments

Phwoar, indeed!

[amamama.livejournal.com]

Glorious, absolutely splendiferous! Seriously, this is SO good! You really hit the head of the nail with each part of your description. Loved all of it. Perfect way to end the day - on a high note.

Cheers!

[moonette1.livejournal.com]

And he gave up on the chance of a Quidditch career, which shows more sense than 999 men out of 1000.


LOL!!!

[(Anonymous)]

These were all brilliant even though I only quoted one. I'd like to add that she came back with ease after only about 10 minutes thought. Obviously it doesn't take much to get Ros waxing lyrical on the subject of Charlie Weasley.

[(Anonymous)]

That was me (TDU). I didn't realise I'd logged out.

[stmargarets.livejournal.com]

LOL - wouldn't you just die if I said your paean to Charlie Weasley convinced me that he is my one true love and should accompany me to all online parties?

[girlyswot.livejournal.com]

But think of all the flangsty opportunities it would create for moonette!!

[stmargarets.livejournal.com]

*I* don't need to make opportunities for moonette. She can create flangst out of a sunny day and milk and cookies.

[girlyswot.livejournal.com]

I think I'd better get on with that 'No flangst necessary' icon!