"I've known Emma Watson since she was 9, we've watched each other grow up, formed this sort of brother/sister bond, and suddenly I'm leaning in to kiss her. Well, it felt completely wrong... but, you know, you try to sink into the character and divorce yourself from it. We ended up laughing hysterically afterwards"
- Rupert Grint
About this Quote
In this quote, Rupert Grint, who played Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter movies, reviews his relationship with co-star Emma Watson. He discusses that they have understood each other considering that she was 9 years old and have actually enjoyed each other mature. Grint also describes their bond as a sibling and sis, that makes the idea of kissing her feel uneasy. Nevertheless, as actors, they have to totally embody their characters, even if it implies doing something that feels wrong. In spite of the awkwardness, they were able to laugh about it later on, revealing the strong friendship and sociability in between them.
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