It's very Gilderoy Lockhart in a hilarious "when art imitates life imitates art" sort of way.

Of all the brilliant casting decisions made in the last 50 years, that one was certainly one of the best.

And I'm glad I'm not the only one who sees it that way, at least; I feel like a bit of a dolt for bagging on the guy since he seems so respected, but yeah. Dang. ;D