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The stars arrive at Harry Potter premiere
Thursday 7 July 2011
Rupert Grint was an early arrival, looking dashing in a black suit, white shirt and black tie combination.
Speaking to RTÉ Ten earlier this week Rupert said that he really enjoyed the ageing process his character Ron Weasley goes through in the final instalment of the Harry Potter series.
Looking drastically different to his character, Draco Malfoy, Tom Felton arrived with his girlfriend, fellow Potter alum, Jade Gordon.
An unbelievable 8,000 fans of all ages have braved the wet and miserable weather to catch a glimpse of the film's biggest stars, with many of them staking out their spot beside the huge red carpet, which stretches three-quarters of a mile, since Monday.
Speaking on Daybreak, actor Jason Isaacs, who plays Lucius Malfoy in the film, paid tribute to the dedicated Potter fans. He said: "Frankly, I think they would turn out in earthquakes and tornadoes. That's the effect the Harry Potter stories have. A lot of people have tried to understand why but nobody really understands - it's magic".
Irish actress Evanna Lynch, who plays Luna Lovegood, looks lovely in lace, one of this summer's hottest trends.
French actress Clemence Poesy, who plays Fleur Delacour, continues the white and black theme.
Julie Walters, who some of the younger cast members said that on set she was a mother figure to them, looks her usual elegant self in a simple black suit.
Bonnie Wright, who opted to cover up in a pink, full length dress, revealed earlier this week that her favourite line from all of the Harry Potter's was the first time her character, Ginny Weasley, spoke and said; "Good luck" to Harry.
Emma Watson, who told RTÉ Ten that the ending to the Harry Potter series was nothing short of magical, makes a stunning entrance in floor length grey gown. It's no wonder she is being noted as much for acting as for her style of late.
Both Trafalgar Square and Leicester Square have been transformed into Potter style worlds for tonight's event, with a road between the two sites becoming Diagon Alley, the fictional street where fledgling wizards buy their magical wares.
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