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After the iconic run of the magicalHarry Potterfranchise ended in 2011, theHarry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwartsreunion special truly served its purpose in refreshing the spellbinding moments for fans as well as the actor. Appearing together to look back on the fond memories, Helena Bonham Carter and Tom Felton thus sat for a discussion.
During the highly anticipated reunion of Draco Malfoy and Bellatrix Lestrange, actors Tom Felton and Helena Bonham Carter respectively let slip some magical secrets from their time on the set. Through laughter and nostalgia, Carter revealed a scary incident after she was tricked into believing that her wand could blow up Hogwarts.
Tom Felton Tried Stealing His Draco Malfoy Wand from the Set
During the magical reunion special,Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts, the franchise’s starsreunited to recall their enchanting experienceson set. Sitting together as they played aunt and nephew in theHarry Potterfilms, Helena Bonham Carter andTom Feltonreflected on their cherished memories from the set, as Bellatrix Lestrange and Draco Malfoy.
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Having a lively chat viaLooper, Tom Felton, and Helena Bonham Carter turned their conversation into a wand-erful moment whenFelton revealed his cheeky attemptto steal his wand from the set. Shocked to learn about the actor’s mischief for a stick of prop, Carter sarcastically reminded Felton that his wizarding tools were mere props, not magical artifacts.
I was definitely trying to steal my wand.Felton shared.
You know they don’t work, Tom.Carter quipped.
Meanwhile, Tom Felton, never being the one to miss an opportunity for a laugh, responded with his share of sarcasm and a twinkle in his eye. Responding to Helena Bonham Carter’s remarks with utmost “fake” innocence that he has been assured, with enough practice his wand can do real magic, Felton quickly trailed off, as he was left in peals of laughter, over his overacting.
Well, I’ve been assured that in time, with enough practice… Felton trailed off laughing.
While the sense of imagination that persistence could indeed transform a prop into a real wand, cracked Tom Felton, it surprisingly reminded Helena Bonham Carter of a scary incident, while filmingHarry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.
Helena Bonham Carter’s Tale of Scary Wand-ering onHarry PotterSet
Taking their discussion about wands to the next level, rather than just sticking to a bit of on-set mischief,Helena Bonham Cartershared a tale that was straight out of a prankster’s playbook. According to Carter, during the filming of the particularly explosive scene at Hagrid’s hut, inHalf-Blood Prince, the actress noted how the crew decided to have a bit of fun at her expense.
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Reflecting on how she was convinced to believe that her wand could actually blow things up, Helena Bonham Carter noted that the crew had told her that her wand had magical properties that would set off a grand explosion whenshe performed her spell. But the most shocking part of it was that Carter actually bought the story and even got scared after they blew up Hagrid’s hut.
Except one time it did happen, and they said, ‘ok this time you’re gonna blow up Hogwarts’. And they said, ‘so we’re gonna take your cue, when you do your spell, it will blow up’. And I was actually really surprised and scared by my own reaction because I thought, ‘Wow’.
So it seems, Helena Bonham Carter actually bought the crew’s prank and for a brief moment, the line between fiction and reality blurred for the actress as sheenvisioned herself as the true sorceressof Hogwarts. But we all know that sadly, in reality, the crew’s prank was nothing more than a well-timed explosion effect. However, there’s no denying that Carter was both amused and slightly unnerved by her act.
TheHarry Potterfilms andHarry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwartsare both available to watch on Max.
Krittika Mukherjee
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Krittika Mukherjee is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on films, TV shows, and celebrity news with over 3,000 articles published. With an educational background in Journalism, and a keen interest in filmmaking, Krittika blends factual precision with creative flair, when crafting her editorials, or dissecting fan theories.Her coverage often includes news and analyses of critically acclaimed films, celebrity news, and franchises like the Wizarding World, LOTR, DC, and MCU—particularly Harry Potter, Fantastic Beasts, Superheroes, and fan theories. As a Wizarding World aficionado, Krittika has spent countless hours exploring hidden backstories, unadapted book moments, spells, and trivias surrounding J.K. Rowling’s lore.An imaginative writer with a way with words, Krittika has worked as an entertainment journalist for the past two years and a web content writer for a year. She brought her experience and expertise to FandomWire to pursue her desire for sipping coffee while dissecting films and tracking celebrity drama.
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