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Hit theaters on November 16, 2001. Hermione Granger herself, Emma Watson, celebrated the movie’s 20th anniversary with a touching Instagram post on Tuesday November 16.

The 31-year-old actress shared two photos: one with herself and co-starsDaniel Radcliffe (who played Harry) and Rupert Grint (who played Ron Weasley), when they were all youngsters, presumably on the set of the first film. The second photo had many more people with a number of castmates and crew, presumably from when the eighth and final film

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Was filmed. She raved about her time onset and how she’s always known that getting to play Hermione was the role of a lifetime. “Harry Potter was my home, my family, my world and Hermione (still is) my favorite fictional character of all time. I think a journalist once said it was irritating how many times during an interview I mentioned how lucky I was and started counting… BUT I DAMN WELL KNEW!!! And still know, ” she wrote.

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In the emotional post, Emma seemed blown away by how much she and the other stars have grown from kids into young adults, as many fans definitely are also. “I look at my fellow cast members now and I am just so proud of who everyone has become as people. I am proud we were kind to each other that we supported one another and that we held up something meaningful, ” she wrote. Emma also pointed to the fans for making the Wizarding World such an accepting place. “The magic of the world wouldn’t exist without you. Thank you for fighting to make it such an inclusive and loving place, ” she said.

Will be available on HBOMax on January 1, which will see the main trio, as well as other cast members reuniting. She also shared a trailer for the special on her Instagram Story!

Other than Emma, a few more of her co-stars reminisced on the film for its 20th anniversary.Bonnie Wright(who played Ginny Weasley) shared a photo of herself, making her brief debut appearance in the first movie. She thanked author J.K. Rowling, producerDavid Heyman, and directorChristopher Columbus for making the first movie an incredible experience. “Little me pictured on platform 9 3/4 at age nine would never have thought in her wildest dreams she’d find a family like I did on the sets of Harry Potter, ” she wrote.Evanna Lynch(who played Luna Lovegood) also said she was excited for the special but joked about the fact that her character didn’t make her first appearance until the fifth movieEmma Watson was perfect for the role of Hermione Granger. Yet the actress wanted to give up on 'Harry Potter' while filming. Here's why.

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 is the most classic Hermione move of all time. Dedicated fans of the series know that Emma is just as brilliant and hardworking the character she portrays in J.K. Rowling’s magical universe. While it is quite difficult to imagine anyone other than Emma for the role of Hermione Granger, there was a point where the

Usually, in the often-vain world of Hollywood, actors and actresses don’t get cast in roles because they aren’t considered attractive enough. Yet for Watson, the actress was arguably

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“From the first moment I spoke to Emma, I thought ‘oh thank christ.’ I did, because who knew who they were gonna cast as Hermione? I was more worried about Hermione than anyone else.”

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She then goes on to call Emma her “perfect Hermione.” We couldn’t agree more. Yet even though Emma was able to portray the character so well, there was a point where she didn’t think it wise to continue her role. Why? As it turns out, it was for the most Hermione-Esque reason. 

Franchise, because she wanted to attend university. Despite the additional earnings she’d receive from the franchise, focusing on her schooling was primary for Emma. Although Ron Weasley would probably say “She needs to sort out her priorities, ” we love how dedicated the actress is to her education. As Sirius Black would say, she really is “the brightest witch” of her age. 

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 films, says Emma was very adamant about pursuing her education. He tells Glamour, “Emma [Watson], in particular, was quite academic and was very keen in pursuit of schooling and was wrestling a little bit more than the others. So each time there was a negotiation, it was not about a financial [matter], it really was about, ‘Do I want to be a part of this?'”

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Not only did Emma almost give up her wand and robes for her role as Hermione Granger, but the social activist was ready to give up acting altogether. In a deeply candid interview with Vanity Fair, Emma admits she often feels uncomfortable with her fame.

She says, “I’d walk down the red carpet and go into the bathroom. I had on so much makeup and these big, fluffy, full-on dresses. I’d put my hands on the sink and look at myself in the mirror and say, ‘who is this?’ I didn’t connect with the person who was looking back at me, and that was a very unsettling feeling.”

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Luckily, Emma admits that despite the difficult aspects of fame, she has found the strength to continue her acting career. She goes on, saying, “Taking on those battles, the smaller ones, and the bigger ones is who I am.”

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She then goes on to call Emma her “perfect Hermione.” We couldn’t agree more. Yet even though Emma was able to portray the character so well, there was a point where she didn’t think it wise to continue her role. Why? As it turns out, it was for the most Hermione-Esque reason. 

Franchise, because she wanted to attend university. Despite the additional earnings she’d receive from the franchise, focusing on her schooling was primary for Emma. Although Ron Weasley would probably say “She needs to sort out her priorities, ” we love how dedicated the actress is to her education. As Sirius Black would say, she really is “the brightest witch” of her age. 

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 films, says Emma was very adamant about pursuing her education. He tells Glamour, “Emma [Watson], in particular, was quite academic and was very keen in pursuit of schooling and was wrestling a little bit more than the others. So each time there was a negotiation, it was not about a financial [matter], it really was about, ‘Do I want to be a part of this?'”

Harry Potter And The Humble Actors'

Not only did Emma almost give up her wand and robes for her role as Hermione Granger, but the social activist was ready to give up acting altogether. In a deeply candid interview with Vanity Fair, Emma admits she often feels uncomfortable with her fame.

She says, “I’d walk down the red carpet and go into the bathroom. I had on so much makeup and these big, fluffy, full-on dresses. I’d put my hands on the sink and look at myself in the mirror and say, ‘who is this?’ I didn’t connect with the person who was looking back at me, and that was a very unsettling feeling.”

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Luckily, Emma admits that despite the difficult aspects of fame, she has found the strength to continue her acting career. She goes on, saying, “Taking on those battles, the smaller ones, and the bigger ones is who I am.”

Emma Watson Shares Touching Post For Potterheads On Harry Potter's 20th Anniversary Following Reunion Announcement