Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard

by Tom Felton

I dedicate this book to the Muggles who got me here.

THE POTTER AUDITIONS or WHEN DRACO MET HERMIONE

“What’s it like to fly on a broomstick?” I’d learned my lesson. I leaned forward, conspiratorially, winked at her and said: “Are you eleven yet?” “No.” “So you haven’t had your letter?” “No.” “Just you wait,” I told her. “Just you wait.”

I’ve always had a secret love for Emma, though not perhaps in the way that people might want to hear. That isn’t to say there’s never been a spark between us. There most definitely has, only at different times.

She meant that we were kindred spirits, that we understood each other and that we helped each other make sense of ourselves and of our lives. We’ve been quacking ever since. I know for certain that I’ll always have Emma’s back, and that she’ll have mine too.

Emma has taught me so many valuable lessons over the years, most importantly: don’t always follow the herd, never underestimate the power of a woman and, whatever you do, keep quacking.