| 16 Magazine Interview We'd love to hear about your audition. My drama teacher called my name out in an assembly, so I walked up to him and he asked me, "I want to know if you'd like to audition for a part in the Harry Potter movie?" I did my first audition for a laugh. But as I got up the ranks, they got more serious. It wasn't until I did the last one that I realized I had a chance of getting it. And then I got the part, which was wonderful. When you were auditioning, did you know how to pronounce Hermione's name? [Laughs] Yes! Did you always want to be an actor? Yeah, for ages. Probably since I was five or six. What kind of acting have you done? I've been in loads of school plays. I did The Swallow and the Prince, where I played the Swallow. I also did Alice in Wonderland, where I played the Angry Cook. My favourite was the musical Morgan Le Fay because there were lots of good songs in it. I love to sing. So let's talk about the movie. How do you feel about seeing yourself on the big screen? I really am self-critical. I'll say, "Look! I look so stupid. I look so awful!" What's your favourite scene? The Troll scene is the best; they had loads of stunts to do. Was there anything you wanted to take home from the set? Loads of stuff! I'd love to take home one of the chess peices. They're amazing. They're massive and I love the colours of them. They're spooky as well. Most of the pawns have weird eyes. It's scary! What magical powers do you wish you could have? I'd like to fly. Did you get to do any flying in the movie? No, it was unfair! Hermione didn't get a broomstick. If you could cast a spell, what would it be? I think I'd like to help people in need. Do you think you have a lot in common with Hermione? We're the same 'cause she loves cats and so do I. Otherwise, we're opposites. I love school and I try hard, but I'm not as clever as Hermione. What are your favourite school subjects? Well, nonacademically, I love sports. I play rounders-- which is a lot like baseball-- hockey, tennis, athletics, everything! Are there any subjects you hate? I hate geography and math. I hate them, hate them, hate them! How would you like to see the Harry Potter series end? I would like Voldemort to be properly killed-- dead-- so Harry won't have any more problems. For Ron's dad to get really, really, superduper rich. For Malfoy's parents to go broke. And I'd like Hermione to get a really good job. Do you think Hermione will marry Ron in the end? No way! Ewww! I think it's weird because I'm thinking of myself in the part. How would you describe yourself in three words? Sporty, determined, and try-my-best-at-everything. Emma's Favourite Things Favourite Harry Potter book? The third is the best because it's a compromise between them all, if you know what I mean. Favourite Harry Potter character? I like Hagrid. I think he's just cool and funny. It's amazing that a big giant can be so emotional. Favourite clothes? I love loads of stuff. DKNY, Gap for casual, Harvey Nichols. Favourite music? I like Bryan Adams, Suzanne Vega, Dido, Samantha Mumba. I'm into pop music. Favourite jelly bean flavour? Sherbert lemon. Favourite magic trick? In the movie, I quite like the trick where I'm under the stands and I set things on fire. |