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AUGUST 17, 2006 at 2:56 PM
Posted by GERI
Source: Daily Record via Yahoo! News
In a new interview with Julie Walters, (Molly Weasley), from the Harry Potter movies, Julie discusses writing her first non-fiction book, working on Driving Lessons with Rupert Grint and how she found out who died in the most recent Potter book.
Julie on being recognized by fans and her character:
You wouldn't believe how many kids recognise me, and want the autograph of Mrs Weasley.
Even if the part in the films isn't really that large, it's lovely to be appreciated.
A story went around not so long ago that I was an avid reader of the Harry Potter books, and that I rushed to the bookshop every time a new one appeared on the shelves. Well, it's not quite true.
What happened was that someone once spotted me rifling through the new book at a store - know what had happened? I'd heard the rumour that one of the characters was going to be killed off by JK Rowling, and I was just checking on my insurance.
I came to the words 'Mrs Weasley', realised that she wasn't the one who died and felt very relieved as a result. The work goes on.
Ms. Walters had this to say on working with Rupert Grint in a non-Harry Potter vehicle:
...a very fine actor. He has great comic timing, and a terrific screen presence as well as a marvellous sense of humour.
I love the time that I'm in his company. He is a terrible giggler. He sees or hears something funny, and he's away. I see his shoulders start to twitch and I'm off too.
But he's grown up so much in the last few years. At the premiere of the first Harry Potter film, my husband Grant turned to me, pointed at the three young stars, and said 'Look at them, poor things'.
Ms. Waltes will film her scenes for Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix this autumn.
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Grillows Girl
Points: 2785
Miss Baltimore Crabs says:
Awww, how sweet is she? I can't wait to see her in Driving Lessons!
Posted Aug 17, 2006 at 3:00 PM EST
Witch
Points: 506
JenniferS says:
Aww, I love her as an actor!
Woo-hoo! First comment!
Posted Aug 17, 2006 at 3:05 PM EST
Hogwarts Psychologist
Points: 4236
Patronus Wiz says:
How funny!!! She was checking to see if her character died???? I guess I can understand that. If Mrs. Weasley bites it, then Julie is out of work...
Posted Aug 17, 2006 at 3:09 PM EST
Witch
Points: 642
Fairy Foozle says:
I can't wait to see her in the next film! I think she plays Mrs. Weasley wonderfully. In fact she's one of the few actors I actually see in my head when I'm reading.
Posted Aug 17, 2006 at 3:10 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1150
Witch_one_counts? says:
I think Julie Walters is a great actress. And she seems nice too. Why does it seem like ALL of the Harry Potter cast are extremely nice? Maybe because they are? I really want to see Driving Lessons. It seems like it will be a great movie.
Posted Aug 17, 2006 at 3:10 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1085
Tao says:
Julie is so awesome. She has always said great things about Rupert. I love it! And how darling is she? Checking to see if Mrs. Weasely gets it. Not that I wouldn't either if I were here! Hah! :)
Posted Aug 17, 2006 at 3:18 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2419
Gwenyth says:
I really like her. She is a great actress and I hope we get to see her more in OotP.
Posted Aug 17, 2006 at 3:23 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
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the_girl_who_lived89 says:
I think she is a good actress and I think it's cool that she reads the harry potter series!
Posted Aug 17, 2006 at 3:25 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 346
Order_Member_#1 says:
Wow.She didn't even start filming for OotP?Whoa
Posted Aug 17, 2006 at 3:25 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1720
hpforever138 says:
Aw I love her shes so cool, great interview!
Posted Aug 17, 2006 at 3:32 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 416
Draco+Shanua says:
She seems so nice. I can't wait for HP5 or Driving Lessons!
Posted Aug 17, 2006 at 3:33 PM EST
Witch
Points: 930
lemonlime says:
That's so funny that she was just rifling through the book to see if Mrs. Weasley died!
It's nice that her and Rupert are able to do other projects besides Harry Potter. It must be fun to do a non-Harry Potter film together, too.
Posted Aug 17, 2006 at 3:41 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1917
Rita Marvolo says:
very cool she reads the books! so she can get more into her role!
I came to the words 'Mrs Weasley', realised that she wasn't the one who died and felt very relieved as a result. The work goes on.
hilarious.. but true! *sigh* *laghs madly*
Posted Aug 17, 2006 at 3:46 PM EST
Witch
Points: 646
~!*Gryffindor Rules*!~ says:
Aww how sweet is she! I don't think i would notice her if she was just walking down the streets!
Posted Aug 17, 2006 at 3:48 PM EST
Magical Music Professor
Points: 5129
MagicalMusicDreamer says:
I love how Julie Walters plays Mrs Weaseley. She is wonderful.
I hope this doesn't sound rude, but is she too tight to buy a copy of the book? They are not expensive.
Posted Aug 17, 2006 at 3:49 PM EST
Auror
Points: 3659
Anastasia Popovick says:
OOOoooo...we know Molly is safe! Only a hundred more characters to eliminate as not being the ones to die. (smiles)
Driving Lessons seems like a really great movie. I can't wait to see it!
It will be fun seeing Molly as someone else and Ron as well.
Posted Aug 17, 2006 at 3:57 PM EST
Sirius's Veil Thrower
Points: 4666
SiriusBlacksGodDaughter says:
Wow, this page looks really weird for some reason. That's really cool Julie!
~Drish~
Posted Aug 17, 2006 at 3:58 PM EST
Keeper of Harry's Fate
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TheOneWhoMustBeNamed says:
This nice to see. Like Rupert is great when they get out, it is fun to see them move out to different roles and activities. Yay team.
Posted Aug 17, 2006 at 4:06 PM EST
Squib
Points: 137
ny says:
She seems so nice! Julie Walters seems like a really nice person. Can't wait to see her in OotP and Driving Lessins.
Posted Aug 17, 2006 at 4:07 PM EST
Mrs. Ronald Weasley
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hplover234 says:
Wow! That was hilarious. She seems really down to earth. That thing about Rupert was hilarious. I am glad to know that he is a giggler. Just writing that is making me laugh. That was also funny that she was checking on her character! She rocks!!
Posted Aug 17, 2006 at 4:08 PM EST
Wizard
Points: 701
cmenges says:
Ahhhhh.. I love this article. It was funny to check the book to make sure you are still alive for the next one... BUT it was even better to read her impressions of RUPERT as an actor. I always thought he was a good actor in the movies BUT didnt really see anything that would have counted as good comidic timing. I do think her and Rupert make a great acting team though. I hope they do at least one or two more NON Harry Potyter Movies together. (Not nessasaryly as Mom and son, But as a friend of the family maybe or a friendship that grows from a teacher or someting like that.
Posted Aug 17, 2006 at 4:09 PM EST
Witch
Points: 651
Therin Ennui says:
Oh what fun. I always think it's disappointing when the actors don't read the books, though.
What's going on with the formatting here?
Posted Aug 17, 2006 at 4:11 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2108
phoenix_feathers says:
Wow, why'd they change HPANA? Sort of odd.. Anyways, I really like Julie Walters, and I'm glad that she likes Rupe so much. I think its funny, his shoulders twitch! Ha!
Posted Aug 17, 2006 at 4:13 PM EST
Mrs. Draco Malfoy
Points: 27909
Arika Granger Malfoy says:
Coolie.
hehe.
She rocks as Mrs. Weasley.
Posted Aug 17, 2006 at 4:14 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1492
*PotterPrincess* says:
yay! I really don't see the point in all of these news about the cast, since what we really want is HP news, but I like them anyway.
I like that she has such a good relationship with Rupert. I really like her as an actress, she was a great choice for Mrs. Weasley
Posted Aug 17, 2006 at 4:18 PM EST
Witch
Points: 852
WitOfHermione says:
Im so thrilled shes back in this one! Shes one of my favorite characters and I really didnt think they could pull OOtP without her. Shes right about Emma, Daniel, and Rupert, I do feel a bit bad for them, being called Ron, Harry, and Hermione all the time.
Posted Aug 17, 2006 at 4:33 PM EST
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