It was love at first sight for Emma Watson! Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts premieres on HBO Max on Jan. 1 and many details from the interview are slowly leaking.
Apparently, Emma Watson tells the story of her crush on co-star, Tom Felton. Watson played goody-two shoes, Hermione Granger and Felton played the bad boy Slytherin, Draco Malfoy, so they should have been mortal enemies, but Watson saw through the character and fell for the blonde-haired boy.
Throughout the years, fans have shipped Dramione- on-screen and in real life. Some have even thought that she would get with either of the leading men- Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) or Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley), but they were more like brothers to her.
So, did Watson and Felton ever date and did their feelings progress as they got older? Continue reading as we explain Emma Watson and Tom Felton's relationship.
8 Emma Watson And Tom Felton's Roles On 'Harry Potter'
Emma Watson played Hermione- a smart, wizard who never got into trouble. Felton played Draco- the bad, troubled boy from Slytherin, who did have some redeeming qualities in him. Despite Gryffindors and Slytherins being enemies, the two actually became friends on set. Although their characters didn't get that much screen time together, when they did, it was pure magic.
7 Tutoring On Set And Love At First Sight
During the reunion special, Emma Watson recalled a time that all of the kids had to go in for tutoring. "I walked into the room where we were having tutoring. The assignment that had been given was to draw what you thought God looked like, and Tom had drawn a girl with a backward cap on a skateboard. And I just don’t know how to say it — I just fell in love with him. I used to come in every day and look for his number on the call sheet, it was number seven, and if his name was on the call sheet, it was an extra exciting day. He was three years above me and so for him he was like, ‘You’re like my little sister,'" she said.
6 Tom Felton Was Aware Of Emma Watson's Feelings
Another thing fans will learn from the reunion special is that Felton was aware of Watson's feelings, and he automatically became protective over her. “I think I was in the hair and make-up chair, and someone said something along the lines of, ‘Yeah, she had a crush on you,' I became very protective over her. Yeah, I’ve always had a soft spot for her and that continues to this day. There’s always been something that’s like, I don’t know, a kinship," he said.
5 Birthday Tributes And Social Media Posts
Over the years, the former co-stars have been no strangers to posting about each other on social media, whether it was to wish the other a happy birthday, a casual hang out, or an accomplishment they are proud of. And naturally, fans would freak out. Just this past year, Felton posted a throwback birthday tribute to Watson with the caption, "Happy birthday to the one and only," which sent the internet into a frenzy.
4 Tom Felton And Emma Watson Vacationing Together
Two summers ago, Watson and Felton went on a trip to South Africa together, where he taught her how to play the guitar. Now, friends vacation together, but this only fueled the dating rumors even more. During that time, they shared photo of themselves taken by the other person, according to their caption. Was that the beginning of a budding relationship?
3 Even 'Harry Potter' Co-Stars Thought They Were Dating
When Rupert Grint was asked about the co-stars on Entertainment Tonight, his response made shippers squeal. "There was always something. There was a little bit of a spark," he said, but he did want to start any rumors. He added, "But we were kids. It was like any kind of playground romance." So, if their co-stars saw it, why couldn't they?
2 Emma Watson And Tom Felton Are Something.. Or Are They?
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight in June 2021, Tom Felton was asked about the possibility of a romance between them. His response? "We are something, if that makes any sense, we've been very close for a long time. And I adore her, I think she's fantastic. Hopefully, she returns the compliment. But as far as the romantic side of it, I think that's a Slytherin-Gryffindor thing rather than a Tom and Emma thing." So are they or aren't they?
1 Will They Or Won't They?
Emma Watson is currently dating an L.A. businessman, Leo Robinton. They have been together since the fall of 2019 and have even sparked engagement rumors. According to many sources, Tom Felton is currently single, but did sign up for the dating app, Raya in 2020. So, maybe this small reunion sparked something in them or maybe it didn't, but we know for sure that the fans would be behind it every step of the way. They remain to be the best of friends.