Emma Watson and Tom Felton's Cutest Friendship Moments Over the Years
Emma Watson and Tom Felton's Cutest Friendship Moments Over the Years
Stephanie SengweWed, May 13, 2026 at 9:30 PM UTC
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Emma Watson and Tom Felton may have played nemeses on screen, but in real-life, the Harry Potter actors were among the closest duos to come out of the franchise. In fact, over the years, Watson, who played Hermione Granger admitted that the Draco Malfoy actor was her first crush.
In a 2021 interview with Entertainment Tonight, Felton spoke of their special bond, telling the outlet, "We are something, if that makes any sense, as far as we've been very close for a long time. And I adore her, I think she's fantastic. Hopefully, she returns the compliment," he joked.
When it comes to romantic feelings, however, Felton playfully alluded that higher powers have kept those at bay. "As far as the romantic side of it, I think that's a Slytherin-Gryffindor thing rather than a Tom and Emma thing," he told the outlet.
For her part, Watson explained the depth of their friendship in a foreword for Felton's 2022 memoir, Beyond the Wand: "For more than 20 years now we've loved each other in a special way, and I've lost count of the times that people have said to me, 'You must have drunkenly made out, just once!' 'You must have kissed!' 'There must be something!'"
She continued, "We're soulmates, and we've always had each other's back. I know we always will. It makes me emotional to think about it."
Below, take a look at Emma Watson and Tom Felton's sweet friendship though the years.
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Looking Back
Emma Watson, Tom Felton, Alfred Enoch
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In March 2021, Felton shared an adorable throwback photo of him, Watson, and Alfred Enoch on set of the Harry Potter films.
"For the first two movies, I had a huge crush on Tom Felton," Watson previously told Seventeen magazine. "He was my first crush. He totally knows. We talked about it. We still laugh about it. We are really good friends now, and that's cool."
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Home Viewership
From left: Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Robbie Coltrane and Tom Felton in 2002
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Watson and Felton attended a DVD launch party for Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone alongside Rupert Grint and Robbie Coltrane in May 2002.
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Young Buds
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Watson and Felton walked the red carpet together as they attended the London premiere of Scooby-Doo in July 2002.
During HBO Max's Harry Potter reunion special, Watson admitted that she used to look for Felton's name on the call sheet every day during filming.
"I used to come in every day and look for his number on the call sheet, it was number seven, and if his name was on the call sheet, it was an extra-exciting day," she said.
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L-O-L
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Watson and Felton shared a laugh as they attended the Disney Channel Kids Awards in London back in September 2003.
During HBO Max's Harry Potter special, Felton noted that he acted like a big brother to Watson during filming.
"I became very protective over her," he said. "I've always had a soft spot for her and that continues to this day. There's always been something that's like, I don't know, a kinship."
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Bring it In
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Watson flashed a big smile as she hung out with Felton at the New York premiere of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in May 2004.
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Besties on the Job
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Felton and Watson joined their costars for a Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince photo call in July 2009.
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Big Four
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Watson and Felton huddled up with Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint as they posed on the red carpet during the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 premiere in November 2010.
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On the Playground
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The duo attended a photocall for Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 with the rest of their costars in July 2011.
In November 2019, Grint admitted that he saw a "spark" between Watson and Felton during filming. "There was always something. There was a little bit of a spark," he told Entertainment Tonight. "But we were kids. It was like any kind of playground romance."
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Near the End
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Felton and Watson posed for the cameras as they attended the premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 in July 2011.
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Big Reunion
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In April 2018, Watson and Felton had a mini Harry Potter reunion as they caught up with Matthew Lewis. Felton captioned the sweet snap with an even cuter caption, "School mates #hogwartsalumni"
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Good Times
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In November 2018, Watson shared an Instagram gallery of her and Felton hanging out on the beach and adorably riding a skateboard together.
"It's always nice to bump into her, see her at the beach, or over dinner, or whatever," Felton told Daily Mail about his friendship with Watson in November 2019. "She's an incredibly smart and lovely young lady, so it's always nice to bump into each other and slightly reminisce about old times but also about looking forward to the future."
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Happy Christmas, All!
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In December 2019, Watson, Felton, and a handful of Harry Potter stars celebrated Christmas together.
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The duo made fans swoon when Felton posted this photo of him teaching Watson how to play the guitar in August 2019. "Quick learner x,” Felton wrote next to the picture.
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Emma Watson and Tom Felton
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Watson and Felton shared a cute moment as they caught up during HBO Max's special Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts.
During the Harry Potter special on HBO Max, Watson noted that nothing has ever happened between her and Felton romantically, but they still "love each other."
"Friendships are the lynchpin of human existence, and I am so thankful that at crucial turning points in my life, Tom has been there to reassure and understand me," she wrote in the foreword for his 2022 book, Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard. "The friendship we share has allowed me to move through some of the most challenging and soul-searching moments in my life."
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