Harry Potter Feels Embarrassed Wearing A Fat Suit And Fake Teeth In Front Of Emma Watson

Emma Watson and Harry Potter dance together

During the filming of the Harry Potter series, there were many moments that made the young actors feel awkward. Specifically, Daniel Radcliffe, who played Harry Potter, once admitted that he experienced several embarrassing moments throughout the production, especially when he had to appear with an unflattering look in front of Emma Watson, who played Hermione Granger. Not only was she his co-star, but rumors also suggested that he might have had feelings for her, adding to the tension.

One of the interesting and lesser-known stories was that Daniel Radcliffe had to wear a fat suit and fake teeth in some of the films, particularly in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. This not only made him feel uncomfortable but also extremely embarrassed to appear in this state in front of Emma Watson. 

Matthew Lewis, who played Neville Longbottom, shared that during filming, many young actors felt self-conscious. Lewis specifically recalled feeling embarrassed when he had to wear a fat suit and fake teeth in several films and especially around the girls on set. "I kept asking myself, 'Why me?'" Lewis said. Interestingly, Daniel Radcliffe shared similar feelings, particularly when standing in front of Emma, the girl he secretly liked.

While the relationship between Harry and Hermione remained purely platonic in the films, many fans couldn’t help but notice the awkwardness between the two young actors, especially during intimate scenes. Daniel Radcliffe’s real-life embarrassment when filming close scenes with Emma Watson often added fuel to the speculations about their relationship.

One of the most iconic moments was when Hermione hugged Harry after being saved from petrification in The Chamber of Secrets. According to the original script, Hermione was supposed to hug both Harry and Ron, but Emma Watson felt too shy to do so.

Director Chris Columbus then altered the scene so that Hermione would only hug Harry and shake hands with Ron. This change unintentionally created a memorable moment, leading many fans to believe that Hermione had a deeper connection with Harry. While Hermione could easily hug Harry, her awkwardness when facing Ron hinted at a more complex relationship with him.

Chris Columbus revealed in interviews that Emma was so nervous about the scene that she said, “I don’t want to hug him!” In the end, Columbus had to reassure her, explaining that Harry was Hermione’s best friend, and she needed to make the hug feel natural. Although it was a small change, it contributed to a powerful cinematic moment and sparked more speculation about the emotions between Harry and Hermione.

Not just on screen, but even off-screen, the relationship between the actors also became a topic of discussion among fans. In various interviews, Daniel Radcliffe admitted that he often felt embarrassed when performing intimate scenes with Emma Watson. This only heightened the curiosity about Harry's true feelings for Hermione in the films.

Emma Watson's affectionate gaze towards Daniel Radcliffe

As Warner Bros. prepares to reboot the Harry Potter series, many fans worry that the magic and originality of the original films might be lost. While there is immense public anticipation, it will be difficult for the new series to escape the shadow cast by the original.

Furthermore, controversies surrounding author J.K. Rowling’s views and the creative freedom Warner Bros. has given her have caused some fans to question the legitimacy of the new project.

Nevertheless, Warner Bros. remains determined to proceed with the project, planning an eight-season series, each focusing on one of the original books. This brings hope that the relationship between the characters, especially between Harry and Hermione, will be further explored and deepened, opening up opportunities to delve into the emotions that were left unexplored in the original films.

Through these behind-the-scenes stories and the evolving relationships between the characters, the connection between Harry and Hermione continues to fuel fan debates and speculations. Whether the new series will explore these emotions more clearly remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: Harry Potter will always be a symbol of friendship, awkwardness, and unspoken feelings between its characters.