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One fan who really caught the acting bug 
MARCH 15, 2004 at 10:45 PM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: Diagon Alley
Our sister site Diagon Alley
has posted an exciting account of visiting the set of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban last year by one of its members.
While this particular trip resulted in the fandom's very first look at Gary Oldman as Sirius Black, it was much more than that for the lucky girls who got to meet Alan Rickman and Alfonso Cuarón:
We entered Shepperton Studios, about an hour and a half away from London, on a muggy summer afternoon. Soon we picked up the other girl and her mother, went immediately to the set.
If I had walked in blindfolded, I could have sworn I was in the Forbidden Forest. The Whomping Willow was right there in front of my eyes! The set used real trees and moss and soil and everything imaginable to make it seem like a true forest.
My favourite part of this entire true tale is that, on the way back from the set, poor Alan Rickman fell asleep on my shoulder from his cold, which I caught and named the Alan Rickman bug. I believe I still have it.
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Witch
Points: 660
Draco's little secrete says:
I hate not being able to go see the set who wouldn't io am so mad that i cant..................
Posted Mar 16, 2004 at 1:42 PM EST
Student
Points: 233
wrathofthepuppy says:
i Want to see the set....
that would be clearly awesome =>
Posted Mar 16, 2004 at 2:12 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1588
ravenbeaut says:
I'd rather catch the "bug" from Jason Isaacs! *sigh* If only.
Posted Mar 16, 2004 at 2:14 PM EST
Witch
Points: 644
Stage Violence says:
If that is what I have to do to meet Alan Rickman, so be it. Why was he leaning on her shoulder? Very interesting...
Posted Mar 16, 2004 at 2:28 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1059
DarkMagic13 says:
Wow... thats really cool. But its kinda weird that he fell asleep on her shoulder, I would have been very uncomfertable if that ever happened to me. Haha, cool set report thingy. I would have loved to have met Rupert and Alan Rickman. Cool article, that girl is lucky.
Posted Mar 16, 2004 at 2:46 PM EST
Heir of Slytherin
Points: 5494
Spazzingduck says:
Fun fun fun! I sure wouldn't mind catching the Alan Rickman bug... lolz, lucky girl! And Alan Rickman really does not look like Snape in that picture.
Posted Mar 16, 2004 at 3:41 PM EST
Witch
Points: 955
kab240 says:
I don't think I'd mind at all if I caugt the Alan Rickman bug.... Naw, not at all!
Posted Mar 16, 2004 at 3:56 PM EST
Student
Points: 232
Spunky says:
Does anyone else think that this girl went a little over board on her report. I mean, unless her uncle was a GREAT FRIEND of Rickman's, I don't think that she would have been able to 1)go to his house, 2)see his BATHROOM, or 3)visit the set for 5 hours all in one visit.
OK, call me cynical, but this is just my opinion.
Posted Mar 16, 2004 at 5:26 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1772
MelancholyMarie says:
I would probably faint if someone told me I was going to the POA set. That must have been so cool. But I'd rather catch a cold from Dan... or maybe Tom. Hehe.
Posted Mar 16, 2004 at 5:31 PM EST
Quidditch Captain
Points: 6149
Alex Seeker says:
Oh my word I swear if that happened I think I'd die! Haha it's like Alan Rickman on your shoulder!!! ;) I've fancied him since his Nottingham days I must admit!
Posted Mar 16, 2004 at 6:34 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 9
Jazzaho says:
I have a hard time believing that Alan Rickman and his significant other would give a random tour of their home to some girl that they don't even know. Much less, show her the bathroom. I also have a hard time believing that he fell asleep on her shoulder on the way back. I don't doubt that they visited the Prisoner of Azkaban set, but the rest sounds kinda fishy. The first part may be true, but Alan is a very reserved and private person and I don't think he would just give a tour of his house to a complete stranger. Oh well, maybe it's just me. Nowadays, you can make up any old story on meeting a celebrity and people will believe you. I'm glad the girl had fun on her trip anyway.
Posted Mar 16, 2004 at 6:40 PM EST
Death Eater
Points: 6201
Voldemort's Heir says:
Woah, those girls were so lucky. They definately got to get up close and meet the actors if they fell asleep on their shoulder. haha.
Posted Mar 16, 2004 at 8:06 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1303
wahnaroo22 says:
Thats so freakin awesome! I would cough into a jar and seal it forever. That way I could keep the germs! Imagine how much that would sell on e-bay!
Posted Mar 16, 2004 at 8:45 PM EST
Student
Points: 255
Emma Granger says:
Hee hee. It's kind of funny that everyone wouldn't mind catching that bug. I'm not saying that I wouldn't mind... only that I'd enjoy it more if it was Emma's bug. *drool*
Posted Mar 16, 2004 at 10:27 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1849
Rupert Baby says:
Thats awesome, i would catch alan rickman's cold any day i mean bloody hell, what a soveineer! Although as always i would rather catch rupert's cold, and it doesnt nessecarily have to be from him laying on my shoulder, it could be from other things. hint hint! Ok getting carried away, enough butterbeer beer for me!
Posted Mar 16, 2004 at 10:37 PM EST
Daily Prophet Journalist
Points: 2597
dance_gear says:
L.O.L.Z!!! He fell asleep on her shoulder...hey...i'd sue... he has the nerve to sleep on me and give me a disease...gee thanx...j/k...hey...bugs happen...if i were to catch a bug...i'd rather catch it from Alan...well not Alan but rather...Tom...l.o.l.z...
Posted Mar 16, 2004 at 10:51 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 330
padfoot46 says:
Wow. Cool. I wanna go to.. It would be great if had the opportunity to meet the cast...
Posted Mar 17, 2004 at 12:32 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1157
lizzie5987 says:
Wow! that was pretty cool! i wish i could have met Rupert as she did.. hehe
Posted Mar 17, 2004 at 12:47 AM EST
Marauder
Points: 3953
jade says:
It sounded like it was so cool i wish i could do that hopefully one day that i can :)
I would not mind catching the Alan Rickman bug i think it would be so cool!!!! I am so jealous :)
Posted Mar 17, 2004 at 11:38 AM EST
Professional Beater
Points: 20878
feltonluver says:
I finally understand the meaning behind the bug, a fan got sick from alan rickman but hey she met him so no complaining!
Posted Mar 17, 2004 at 1:38 PM EST
Call me Snuffles
Points: 36
halogirl says:
I have no reason to doubt her story. It sounds like Alan knows the gal's uncle (who works in the industry) quite well, and he did this as a personal and/or professional favor.
That is exactly what happened. Thank you for pointing out the obvious explanation that so many others refused to see.
To all of the people who have rudely insinuated the story is a fake by way of comments here, comments at Diagon Alley, and messages to my personal e-mail, I say this:
I know for a fact that this story is true. I have known the girl in question for quite some time. She provided me with the original picture of Gary as Sirius last year, and got in quite a bit of trouble over it after I posted it and it ended up all over the internet. She is one of the girls in the picture, and she did visit the set. I asked her recently if she wouldn't mind writing a bit of her experience down for us, as PoA is quickly approaching, and I thought it might make a nice interest piece for DA.
Her uncle is a friend of Alan Rickman's. I have personally known this fact for quite some time, so the set visit wasn't a huge surprise to me (although the picture sure was!)
It is very irksome and as I said, rude, for people who don't know anything about Mr. Rickman aside from what they've read to insinuate that someone who actually does know him has no idea what they are talking about.
Sorry for the rant, Jeffy. ;o) Thanks, everyone!
Posted Mar 17, 2004 at 2:33 PM EST
Ravenclaw's Heiress
Points: 3925
PhoenixFire says:
That girl is really lucky! I wish I was there, I would love to visit the set. I wouldn't mind catching Alan's cold either. hehehe.
Posted Mar 17, 2004 at 5:06 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 1
Dryad says:
Hi, I'm the blonde girl in the picture. My uncle and aunt are indeed very good friends with Alan Rickman. My aunt is in the movie business and my uncle is in PR. I was given this opportunity because Mr. Rickman is such a nice man. Yes, his voice sounds sexier with a cold, and yes, I was given a tour of his house because I was with my aunt and uncle at the time and Mr. Rickman and his s/o were remodelling. I only saw the bathroom because he was hanging a lithograph my aunt gave him in there.
I can understand doubting a story as incredible as this. Part of me wants to scream and order DNA testing to prove I was there. The other part of me is sad that people are so jaded that they must quickly come to a conclusion without any basis for fact.
As Mr. Cellophane says, "I hope I haven't taken up too much of your time."
Posted Mar 17, 2004 at 5:23 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1725
Hermy-Own says:
How lucky can you get?!!! yep, i'd be willing to risk a viral infection.
Posted Mar 17, 2004 at 5:40 PM EST
Hufflepuff Princess
Points: 24832
Waddi Wasi says:
I'd love to have Alan Rickman sleep on me, even though he is old enough to be my grandpa, he has a sexy voice.
Lucky set visitors.
Posted Mar 17, 2004 at 5:41 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2053
lilbrat says:
That is so cool! I want to go on an Harry Potter set. that would be one day I would never forget!
Posted Mar 17, 2004 at 9:35 PM EST
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