The Wizarding World is full of magical secrets, but this latest behind-the-scenes revelation has fans absolutely losing their minds on social media. In a highly anticipated sneak peek of the Harry Potter th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts reunion special on HBO Max, Emma Watson gets candid about her real-life crush on her on-screen rival, Tom Felton.
While Watson’s Hermione Granger and Felton’s Draco Malfoy spent years trading insults and hexes on screen, things were very different behind the scenes. Watson was only years old when she began filming her iconic role, and it did not take long for her to develop feelings for her co-star, who is two years her senior. Now, she is sharing the exact drawing that stole her heart.
The Drawing That Started It All
During the special, Watson fondly recalls walking into the tutoring room where the young cast members did their schoolwork between takes. The tutor had given the kids a highly creative assignment: draw what you think God looks like.
“Tom had drawn a girl with a backward cap on a skateboard,” Watson reveals. “And I just don’t know how to say it – I just fell in love with him.”
From that fateful school day forward, Watson admits she was completely smitten with the future Draco Malfoy. She confesses that she used to arrive on set every morning and immediately check the daily schedule to see if they would be filming together.
“I used to come in every day and look for his number on the call sheet,” Watson says. “His number was number seven, and if his name was on the call sheet, it was an extra exciting day.”
A “Kinship” and a Sisterly Bond
Despite Watson’s major crush, romance was never in the cards for the young co-stars. Because of their slight age gap, Felton viewed her more like a sibling during those early filming years.
“He was three years above me,” Watson notes. “So for him, he was like, ‘She’s like my little sister.’”
However, Felton was not completely oblivious to her feelings. The actor admits he knew about her childhood crush and it ultimately brought them closer together as they navigated the overwhelming experience of global fame.
“I became very protective over her,” Felton shares in the special, adding that he has always held a “soft spot” for Watson. “I’ve always had a kinship with her.”
“Dramione” Fans React to the Reunion Magic
As soon as the sneak peek of the confession hit the internet, Harry Potter fans flooded X and TikTok to celebrate the sweet moment. For years, “Dramione” shippers have dreamed of a real-life romance between the Gryffindor princess and the Slytherin bad boy, making this revelation a dream come true for the fandom.
“The way my Dramione heart just skipped a beat,” one fan wrote on X. “Knowing she actually looked for his number on the call sheet is the cutest thing ever.”
“I love that they never dated but still have this beautiful, protective bond all these years later,” another user commented on Instagram, highlighting the warm hug the two share during the reunion.
While a real-life romance never blossomed, the mutual love and respect between Watson and Felton has clearly stood the test of time. Fans can look forward to seeing the pair reunite on screen and swap even more magical memories when the full reunion special drops.
Unexpected Team-Up: Prince William and Emma Watson Unite for Change
Prince William had plenty to celebrate this weekend, but his latest public appearance quickly turned heads for a very different reason. After marking his 44th birthday and Father's Day with his family, the future king returned to royal duties—and made a surprisingly personal confession about the emotional toll of climate change.
William joined Hollywood stars Emma Watson and Benedict Cumberbatch at a United for Wildlife forum in London, an initiative he launched with the Royal Foundation in 2013. The organization works around the world to combat wildlife trafficking, environmental crime, and the destruction of endangered species.
But it was William's candid admission about his own fears that stole the spotlight.
The Prince of Wales revealed that climate change has caused him "sleepless nights," admitting he has struggled with anxiety about what the future could look like. Yet instead of allowing those fears to overwhelm him, William said seeing real progress through conservation efforts has helped keep his environmental anxiety under control.
He also delivered a powerful message to business leaders, urging them to become the kind of leaders they admired when they were children. With technology and innovation transforming the world at an incredible pace, William challenged CEOs to use their influence to create meaningful change.
The event launched London Climate Action Week, with more royal appearances expected, including the Earthshot Prize assembly.
Emma Watson also delivered a surprising revelation of her own. The Harry Potter star highlighted the fashion industry's enormous environmental impact, pointing out that it produces more emissions than aviation and ranks behind only oil among major polluting industries.
Watson, who is also pursuing a doctorate in philosophy at Oxford, shared a hilarious story about mistakenly believing paparazzi were following her. After spotting photographers with telephoto lenses, she arranged a distraction and escaped through another exit. The twist? They weren't photographing her at all. They were waiting to capture a red kite.
Meanwhile, Benedict Cumberbatch praised William as "a great guy" and urged businesses and individuals to recognize that they can still make a difference, even when global environmental challenges appear overwhelming.
With William, Watson, and Cumberbatch joining forces on the issue, the London forum delivered a clear message: the fight against environmental destruction is becoming impossible for the world's biggest names to ignore.
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