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Back in 2010, following the release ofHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1,fans of the Wizarding World were treated to a unique red carpet moment held in Leicester Square in London. During the premiere fans witnessed what can only be described as a delightful and unexpected crossover between the world-renowned boy band One Direction and theHarry Pottercast.

The event turned into a memorable and somewhat hilarious exchange, when Louis Tomlinson, known for his cheeky demeanor, asked Daniel Radcliffe a rather flirty question about Emma Watson. During the backstage moment, video footage captured the conversations between the two icons, followed by the band’s meeting with Watson in person.
Daniel Radcliffe’s Cheeky Encounter with the One Direction Members
Considering the global success of theHarry Potterfranchise, whenHarry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 1was released in 2010, fans came across a unique crossover between the film stars and the popular boy band One Direction. Attending the World Premiere of the seventh film, the band members had a cheeky interaction during a backstage moment, with the Boy Who Lived, Daniel Radcliffe.
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As the One Direction members mingled with Daniel Radcliffe during a backstageencounterat their greenroom, Louis Tomlinson couldn’t resist asking aplayful question about Emma Watson, who portrayed the beloved Hermione Granger. Speaking with theHarry Potterprotagonist, Tomlinson thus asked the flirtatious question about how fit Watson is, in real life.
“How fit is Hermione?”Tomlinson asked.
“Very. But she’s also like a sister.”Radcliffe responded with a laugh.
“To you, not to us, right?”Harry Styles jumped in to clarify.

“No, not to you. You can fancy her all you want.”Radcliffe chuckled and confirmed.
This particular backstage exchange between the One Direction members and Daniel Radcliffe sparked a flurry of excitement among fans. As the conversation hit social media, netizens went on to express their amazement at the crossover between two of the most popular entertainment phenomena of the past decade.

One Direction Came Across Emma Watson atDeathly HallowsWorld Premiere
The conversation didn’t end there. Shortly after having a delightful exchange with Daniel Radcliffe, the One Direction members had the chance to meetEmma Watsonin person. Attending the red carpet at the World Premiere, much to the delight of the fans, Watson was seen greeting the band with a warm smile, and an interaction that followed later.
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Especially afterLouis Tomlinson’s flirty questions about Emma Watson, fans were thrilled to witness him and his band members meet their alleged “crush” in person. The event thereafter became a topic of lively discussion online, with fans marveling at the iconic crossover between the boy band and theHarry Pottercast.
The playful banter between Louis Tomlinson and Daniel Radcliffe, coupled with the iconic red carpet meet-and-greet with Emma Watson, made for a truly unforgettable evening forfans of both One Directionand theHarry Potterfranchise. As the red carpet event wrapped up, it was clear that the magical crossover had created a moment of excitement for fans.

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Krittika Mukherjee
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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