Nickelodeon Magazine: How did you get the part?

Emma Watson: My drama teacher [at school] called out my name at assembly and asked if I'd like to do the audition. I ent up with a couple of friends for a bit of a laugh. Then it got more and more serious. It was really scary, but it was great.

Nick Mag: How are you and Hermione alike?

E. W.: She loves cats, and so do I. I adore animals, but cats are my favrorite. I've got two, Bubbles and Domino.

Nick Mag: Is there anything that you don't like about Hermione?

E. W.: She's a bit too [concerned with] rules. She overdoes it when Harry gets the Firebolt and she seeks out Professor McGonagall. She was obviously worried, but I probably would've had a talk with my friend before I sought out a teacher.

Nick Mag: Was there a scene that was particularly hard to do?

E. W.: Yes. Neville comes to me with his toad, Trevor, and says, "Do you want to kiss Trevor good night?" Every time he did this I burst into laughter. I was supposed to give him an "I hate you" look, but I couldn't help myself. It took me about eight takes to get it.

Emma's Favorite...

Harry Potter Book: Number three, Harry Potter and the Prioner of Azkaban.

Character:Hagrid. "He's so funny because he's this massive giant who can be so emotional."

Scene To Film:The troll scenes. "I got to do loads of tunts. I had to crawl under bathroom stalls and hide under basins and run around. The trolls were also fantastic."

Source: Nickelodeon Magazine, October 2001 Issue