KF: So I know you all have already started filming the final installments of the Harry Potter series. How does it feel to be close to the end and wrapping it all up?

EW: It feels really strange. It feels really strange. I mean, I still have a lot of work left to do, so I'm being asked all the time, "How do you feel about it coming to an end?" And I'm kind of not quite there yet. I have a lot left to do, and I'm kind of in denial as well. I don't think I'm really going to realize it's over until it's really over, if that makes sense.

KF: And I heard you and Rupert Grint, the actor who plays Ron Weasley, filmed your first kiss recently.

EW: We did.

KF: What was that like?

EW: It was, it was…ugh, it was hard. It was really hard. We were both in the same boat, though. We both were really struggling with the idea of having to kiss each other, because our relationship is so platonic. He's like my brother, but we did it and we were happy.

KF: Did you have a little pep talk beforehand?

EW: Yeah, we talked about it before. It was nice that we were in the same boat, as I said before. We both were just like, "Oh god, this is horrible."

KF: Did you all have mints or gum on hand?

EW: We both agreed that we would clean our teeth, but that was it.

KF: Did you and the other actors know what J.K. Rowling had planned for the seventh book in the series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows? Or were you just as curious as the rest of us?

EW: Well, I was just as curious as everyone else. The only thing J.K. Rowling told me, she told me I would end up having to kiss both Dan [Radcliffe] and Rupert, and I was like, "No way!" This is before I read the last one, so I was like, "Oh, god." Because in the last one, Ron has a vision when he sees Harry and Hermione kissing in his vision, so I'm going to have to do that for the vision. Even though it doesn't actually happen, I still have to do it. I'm going to end up kissing both of them in the last film. Ugh, it's horrible.

KF: Did you get your copy of the seventh book and pour through it like the rest of us, or did you take it slow?

EW: I'm such a big Harry Potter fan, but I just wanted to read it for my own pleasure and enjoyment, not thinking, "Oh, I have to do this in the film," or whatever. I was really excited.

KF: At the end of the seventh book, J.K. reveals what's in store for the series' main characters. What did you think of Hermione's future…her marriage and her house elf activism? Is that what you imagined for her?

EW: Yeah, that's exactly what I wanted to happen. Down to the fact that I love J.K. Rowling's names that she chose for their kids: Rose and Hugo. I think they're perfect, so I was super happy.

KF: Many fans consider Hermione a modern, movie heroine. Are there other movie heroines you admire?

EW: Oh, gosh. I love Cate Blanchett as an actress. I think she's had the most amazing career. She does loads of different stuff, and she plays so many different roles. Anything that she does just says quality. She's just brilliant. I think the way Natalie Portman has handled her career, you know, I think she's amazing. I just think she's incredible. I think Jennifer Connelly is beautiful and great.

KF: Speaking of Natalie Portman, I hear you're going off to college in the fall in the United States. Congratulations! We're so happy to have you. Natalie did something very similar during her career. I know everyone's asking, but can you tell us where you're going to be studying? Can you give us a clue?

EW: Oh, gosh. I'm definitely coming to the States, but I can't talk about where I'm going. I'm trying so hard to keep it private.

KF: Are you going to be announcing it on your website?

EW: Yeah, I said that because…you know, the press claims every single time that they know where I'm going, and it's definitely where I'm going. And they have it wrong. They never check their facts, and I'm not telling them. So I'm just like, "Guys, just don't believe everything you read, and I'll tell you where I'm going."

KF: I can't tell you how many different colleges I've heard you're attending.

EW: Oh my god, four or five? Something ridiculous. They're all like so certain, "She's definitely going here." It's crazy how much interest there is.

KF: What are you looking forward to as a freshman in college? What are you most excited about?

EW: I don't know, just everything. You know, a new experience. I'm looking forward to studying again, and riding around campus on my bicycle, and having a roommate…and just everything. The whole experience.

KF: So you're going to live in the dorms and have a roommate?

EW: Yes. I can't wait.

KF: So this is going to be your first time living in the States, right?

EW: Yes.

KF: What are you going to miss most about England?

EW: Ugh, I going to miss baked beans and tea and marmite, and gosh, lots of things.

KF: What are starting to like about America from your past trips? Do you have any favorite foods or restaurants?

EW: Pancakes with maple syrup and bacon and amazing bagels. So good. Cheesecake is awesome. Yeah, so there are plenty of things I like here.

KF: Have a chosen a major? Do you know what you want to study?

EW: I'm not sure, which is one of the reasons why I'm coming to the States—so I'm given time to decide my major. But it will probably be something to do with the humanities. It'll probably be like English or art or something.

KF: What do you see yourself doing in the future? I read you may not want to continue acting.

EW: No, I think I'll keep acting, but I just need to take a bit of a break. I've been acting solidly since I was 9 years old. I just need a couple of years to just be normal for a bit.

KF: I just saw your Teen Vogue cover and photo spread—incredible. Who are some of your favorite designers?

EW: Oh, gosh. I love Christopher Kane. I love Phillip Lim. I love Proenza. I love Chanel, Balenciaga…everyone really. I just have fun with it and enjoy it.

KF: Will you be wearing Chanel at college?

EW: No! No, when I'm promoting a movie, this is the stuff I wear. When I'm at college, I'm going to be in sweats and Topshop.




SOURCE: Oprah.com