Hold on to your wands, Potterheads! We’ve revealed an interview in which Rupert Grint, the ever-charming Ron Weasley, added a new level of enchantment to the rumored romance between Emma Watson and Tom Felton. Stirring the ingredients in the cauldron of rumors, Grint fueled the highly anticipated romance between Watson and Felton.
After Emma Watson admitted to having a bit of a crush on Tom Felton, and Tom Felton even admitted to wanting to protect Watson, fans went crazy and started trying to pair the duo up. After that, to pique fans’ curiosity, Rupert Grint confirmed what many had suspected all along: There was definitely a spark between Watson and Felton.
Rupert Grint’s magical revelation about Emma Watson and Tom Felton
Unveiling a strange revelation that has fans swooning like a freshly cast Muffliato charm. Harry Potter Star Rupert Grint once confirmed that there was a spark between Emma Watson and Tom Felton. In his interview with ETGrint had revealed that while Hermione was busy wrestling with her feelings for Ron on screen, a chemistry was developing between Watson and Felton off-screen.
Potterheads had long suspected that a romance was brewing between Emma Watson and Tom Felton, especially after the duo had gushed about each other in interviews. Fans had even paired the iconic duo together since their days at Hogwarts and dreamed up Hermione-Draco fanfiction. But now, with Rupert Grint’s confirmation, the Harry Potter Star only fueled the speculation even more.
There was always something. There was a little spark. (But) we were kids, (so) it was like any kind of playground romance.
Rupert Grint played down the seriousness of any previous sparks between the co-stars, subtly explaining that while Emma Watson and Tom Felton had good chemistry, it was more like they were “Playground RomanceAlthough he kept his comments as private as possible to avoid sparking speculation, Grint responded with a stern “yes” when asked if he could imagine a relationship between Watson and Felton.
A look at Emma Watson and Tom Felton’s affection beyond the screen
The same Rupert Grint, the same! Even Harry Potter Fans have been wishing for Emma Watson and Tom Felton to get together ever since they made headlines with their mutual affection during filming of the franchise. Coming across interviews in which they both gushed about each other, as well as snaps of them hanging out together, fans almost dreamed of Hermione and Draco.
Unfortunately, although Emma Watson confessed her crush on Tom Felton and he appreciated his co-star’s presence in his life, neither of them took the initiative to date. Perhaps Watson and Felton remained on friendly terms rather than risking a possible breakup, they kept their fans hooked with adorable snaps of guitar strumming and skateboarding escapades.
So it seems that Emma Watson and Tom Felton refused to take their friendship to the next level, despite Rupert Grint’s confession. If only the Sorting Hat could sort their hearts the way it sorted their houses, fans would have a real-life situation in the wizarding world today where Watson and Felton would be more than just friends.
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