How Emma Watson & Tom Felton Really Feel About Being Shipped By Harry Potter Fans!
13.01.2022 - 01:23
/ perezhilton.com
It’s no secret Emma Watson was “in love” with her co-star Tom Felton back in the day — so how does she feel now that Harry Potter fans keep shipping them as a couple?!
If you missed, during the newly released Harry Potter 20th anniversary special on HBO Max, Emma once again admitted she “fell in love” with her co-star while on set. The comment sent fans into a frenzy, hoping that the longtime friends (who played Hermione Granger and Draco Malfoy, respectively) might one day become something more — which isn’t likely to happen since Watson is currently in a relationship with Leo Robinton.
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To address the online chatter, British Vogue caught up with Emma about the romance rumors in a new interview published Wednesday. When asked what “it has been like for [her] and Tom to see” the fan reaction about her former crush, the 31-year-old admitted:
Aww!! Speaking about her feelings for Felton in the special, the English activist recalled:
So cute!
Unfortunately, even when word got back to Tom that one of the film’s leads was crushing on him, he didn’t feel the same, deciding to be “very protective” of Emma instead of striking up a romance. The Little Woman star lamented:
In June, Felton opened up about his thoughts on the matter, telling Entertainment Tonight:
He went so far as to confirm that their relationship goes beyond the standard boundaries of friendship, sharing:
Guess that means soulmates don’t always have to be your significant other!
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While sparks don’t seem to be flying romantically anymore, they’re definitely the best of friends! They