Harry Potter remains one of the most unforgettable franchises in history. Despite closing its final chapter over 20 years ago, the franchise, the books that inspired it, and its adorable cast are still a dominant force in pop culture. Of the debates surrounding the Harry Potter cast, none is as enthralling as that concerning Tom Felton and Emma Watson’s off-screen relationship.
Tom Felton and Emma Watson first crossed paths on the Harry Potter set, where they portrayed Draco Malfoy and Hermione Granger, respectively. Despite playing opposing roles in the franchise, Felton and Watson developed an incredible off-screen friendship. While the two have not worked together since Harry Potter closed its final chapter in 2010, their remarkable bond has remained intact. So, how often do the former Harry Potter stars talk?
How Do Tom Felton And Emma Watson Feel About Each Other?
Emma Watson and Tom Felton’s characters could not have been more different. However, the fact that Felton’s Draco Malfoy was perpetually scheming against Watson's Hermione Granger did not stop her from developing a massive crush on him. In her appearance on the HBO special Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts, Emma Watson recounted how her fascination with Felton started.
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“I walked into the room where we were having tutoring,” Watson recalled. “The assignment that had been given was to draw what you thought God looked like, and Tom had drawn a girl with a backward cap on a skateboard. And, I just don’t know how to say it, I just fell in love with him. I used to come in every day and look for his number on the call sheet; it was number seven. And if his number was on the call sheet, it was an extra exciting day.”
While Felton has never admitted to crushing on Watson, talking about her almost brought the Risen star to tears during an interview with Entertainment Tonight. "I absolutely think the world of her,” he said. “I think to be a part of what we've all been a part of, but for her to be the only girl, certainly the youngest one on set, to grow up with what she had to grow up with was incredibly exciting. You're going to get me teary now, but no, I think she's a fantastic influence on the world."
How Often Do Tom Felton And Emma Watson Speak?
Emma Watson and Tom Felton remained friends even after their time on Harry Potter came to an end. “We speak most weeks, and we just think it’s sweet,” Watson disclosed to Vogue.
Interestingly, the duo’s conversations revolve around mundane everyday things. "I spoke to Emma a couple of days ago,” Tom Felton revealed to Entertainment Tonight in 2021. “And immediately it was conversations about, 'Oh wow, the kitchen sink's been plugged' or some trivial nonsense like my dog wouldn't eat a particular kind of food."
Watson has also kept close contact with Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) and Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter) as well. The Noah star recently told Vogue, “We really try and stay off electronics so that doesn’t help for a massive amount of back and forth. We aren’t on a group chat, but we speak individually. Rupert sends me pictures of [his daughter] Wednesday and I die. Dan and I generally try and calm each other’s nerves.”
Have Tom Felton And Emma Watson Ever Dated?
Fans are convinced that Tom Felton and Emma Watson had a secret fling at one point. The duo’s romantic chemistry was apparent even to their former co-stars, with Rupert Grint once remarking that he could sense sparks flying between them while on set. However, Watson vehemently denied ever dating Felton during the Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts HBO special. "Nothing has ever ever ever ever happened romantically with us,” she said. "We just love each other. That's all I can say about that."
Felton later reiterated these sentiments saying, “Emma and I have always loved each other. I became very protective over her [as kids] ... I've always had a soft spot for her, and that continues to this day."
The Ophelia actor had previously clarified his feelings for Watson in his 2021 interview with Entertainment Tonight. “We are something, if that makes any sense,” he said. “We’ve been very close for a long time. I adore her. I think she’s fantastic. Hopefully, she returns the compliment. As far as the romantic side of it, I think that’s a Slytherin/Gryffindor thing rather than a Tom and Emma thing.”
