Emma Watson feels “as if no time has passed” since she starred in the “Harry Potter” series.

The 31-year-old actress reunited with her co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint to film Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: ​​Return to Hogwarts, and in the trailer for the TV special, Emma reflected on her time in the film series.

The actress, who played Hermione Granger in the blockbuster films, said: “It feels like no time has passed – and a lot of time has passed.”

Emily is proud of the franchise and the impact it has had on people around the world.

She explained: “When things get really dark and times are really hard, there is something about Harry Potter that makes life richer.”

Rupert Grint, who played Ron Weasley, also admitted that he will always feel a strong connection to the films and his co-stars.

He said: “It is a strong bond that we will always have.”

“Return To Hogwarts” will also feature artists such as Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Gary Oldman and Tom Felton.

The reunion will air on HBO Max on January 1, and the network recently announced that the show will “tell an enchanting making-of story through all-new, in-depth interviews and conversations with the cast.”

Tom Ascheim, President of Warner Bros. Global Kids, Young Adults and Classics, said: “It’s been an incredible journey since the film ‘Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone’ debuted, and watching it evolve into this remarkable, interconnected universe has been magical, to say the least.”

“This retrospective is a tribute to everyone whose lives have been touched by this cultural phenomenon – from the talented cast and crew who put their heart and soul into this extraordinary film franchise, to the passionate fans who keep the spirit of the wizarding world alive 20 years later.”