Potter Cast Remembers BeginningFans of the “Harry Potter” film series have watched Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint grow before their eyes on the big screen.

The three young stars of the “Harry Potter” film series have spent half of their young lives playing the roles of Harry, Hermione, and Ron.

Daniel Radcliffe was first cast into the role of Harry

Potter at the age 11. Daniel thinks he is a better actor because being an only child gave him an active imagination. Emma Watson recalls her first audition for her character, Hermione, at the age of 10.

Rupert Grint jokes, “I’ve probably been Ron as long as I’ve been Rupert.”

Activity – Wizard Wisdom 1. What actor plays the main character of the “Harry Potter” series?

a. Daniel Radcliffe

b. Emma Watson

c. Rupert Grint

2. Why does Radcliffe believe he has an active imagination?

a. He watched a lot of cartoons.

b. He is an only child.

c. He watched science fiction movies

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3. Radcliffe loves acting. Describe an activity or sport that you love to do. Include how often you do it, where you do it, and how long you have been doing it. Write your answer in at least 5 complete sentences.

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