Emma Watson is a name that is well-known among the audience. From her very breakthrough role as Hermione Granger in the beloved Harry Potter film series, Watson has been able to captivate audiences with her impeccable acting skills. One of the most adored aspects of the entire Harry Potter franchise is the bonding of the show’s star which has only become stronger over time. 

One such cherished bond is between the show’s main star Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson. The bond between Radcliffe and Watson extends far beyond their on-screen characters. Having spent a significant portion of their lives filming and promoting the magical series, the duo indeed have developed a strong sibling-like relationship. However, when the script called for a passionate kiss between their characters, things took an awkward turn.

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Emma Watson On The Necessity Of A Passionate Kiss For Her Kissing Scene With Daniel Radcliffe

In the world of Harry Potter, emotions ran high, and the dynamics between characters often faced unexpected turns. For a scene in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows — Part 1, Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson had to kiss each other to evoke jealousy and turmoil in Rupert Grint’s character. The intensity of the scene increased exponentially as both actors had to be topless for that particular scene. The Beauty and the Beast star believed that a passionate kiss between Harry and Hermione was necessary to justify the story and also shared her perspective on the kiss. 
“I think for the scene, it obviously had to be something that would really disturb Ron, that would make him really jealous and upset, so I think the kiss had to be passionate from Hermione’s end. As for whether I myself… [Laughing] They called me an ‘animal’ even though I think I read it in one interview. I guess I should just take it as a compliment.”

Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson in Harry Potter and The Half-Blood Prince

Emma Watson On Confronting Radcliffe Over His Remarks About Their On-Screen Kiss

It looked like the passionate kiss took a toll on Radcliffe who made some comments about Watson’s passionate on-screen kiss during his interviews. The Weird: The Al Yankovic Story star praised the Regression star’s fiery kissing style, which quickly caught the attention of the media. Upon learning about Radcliffe’s remarks, the Little Women star playfully confronted him, humorously accusing him of spreading false rumors that she had pounced on him. Though Watson seems to take Radcliffe’s comments in stride, interpreting them as compliments only.

“Well I said to him last night, I was like, ‘You’ve been telling everyone I pounced on you!’ He’s like, ‘I didn’t use those words. I didn’t use those words. I just said…’ I was like, ‘Whatever, Dan.’ It could be [a good thing], that’s why I’m taking it like a compliment. He said, ‘No, no! I gave you ten out of ten for kissing.’ I was like, ‘All right, as long as it’s positive I guess it’s fine’.”

Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe

The Harry Potter franchise not only showcased the extraordinary talent of its cast but also fostered genuine friendships among the actors. It looks like despite a half-naked passionate kiss, the relationship between Radcliffe and Watson remained unaffected.