Christmas has officially arrived early for the Wizarding World!
Emma Watson just proved that the bonds formed at Hogwarts are truly “Always,” after sharing a heartwarming reunion photo with several of her Harry Potter costars. The post has sent fans into a total frenzy on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), racking up millions of likes in record time.
“Merry Christmas from us ️,” Watson, , captioned the black-and-white shot, which features her posing alongside Tom Felton, Matthew Lewis, Bonnie Wright, and Evanna Lynch.
The gang was all there to celebrate the season, and they weren’t shy about sharing the love on their own accounts, too. Felton, , leaned into the classic house rivalry with his caption: “Seasons greetings from my school mates. @mattdavelewis & I mid debate x gryfindorVSslytherin.”
Lewis, , who played the glow-up king Neville Longbottom, joked that he was one of the “roses between two thorns,” while Wright, , simply captioned her post “time turning ️”—a sweet nod to Hermione’s famous accessory.
Lynch, who portrayed the whimsical Luna Lovegood, spoke for every fan on the planet when she wrote, “AS IF I’m not going to repost this ?️??.”
The viral reunion comes at a particularly spicy time for “Dramione” shippers. Just last month, Rupert Grint teased that he noticed a certain “spark” between Watson and Felton when they were younger on set.
“There was always something,” Grint told Entertainment Tonight. “There was a little bit of a spark.” However, he was quick to keep it grounded, adding, “But we were kids. It was like any kind of playground romance.”
As for his own experience? Grint jokingly admitted, “I didn’t have any sparks. I was spark-free.”
While fans are busy analyzing every pixel of the new photo for signs of a romance, Watson has been very clear about her relationship status lately. In a headline-making interview for British Vogue’s December cover, the actress revealed she has embraced a new term for her lifestyle.
“I never believed the whole ‘I’m happy single’ spiel,” she admitted. “It took me a long time, but I’m very happy [being single]. I call it being self-partnered.”
When she isn’t busy hanging out with her former classmates, Watson is gearing up for a massive holiday season at the box office. She stars as Meg March in Greta Gerwig’s highly anticipated adaptation of Little Women, alongside a powerhouse cast including Saoirse Ronan, Timothée Chalamet, and Meryl Streep.
Little Women hits theaters on Christmas Day, but it’s clear that for Harry Potter fans, the best gift has already arrived.
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