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In a brief court session, the actress was fined a total of £1,044 due to already having nine points on her license before the incident.
Emma Watson, the beloved Hermione Granger from the Harry Potter series, has recently found herself in legal trouble, leading to a six-month driving ban. The actress was caught speeding at 38mph in a 30mph zone in Oxford on July 31 of last year. During the court hearing, it was revealed that Watson already had nine points on her driving license before the incident, leading to a hefty fine of £1,044 at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court.Watson, who is currently pursuing a master's degree in creative writing at the University of Oxford, did not attend the quick hearing. She gained fame back in 2001 when Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone releases, appearing in all eight films until the series concluded in 2011. Following her iconic role, she starred in several successful projects, such as Beauty and the Beast and Little Women. Recently, she even launched a sustainable gin brand with her brother.Interestingly, another Harry Potter star, Zoe Wanamaker, was also fined for speeding on the same day and at the same court as Watson, receiving a ban after accumulating nine points on her license as well. As both actresses navigate the repercussions of their actions, they now join the ranks of celebrities facing consequences for speeding. As a remastering of the Harry Potter saga begins with a new TV series, featuring fresh faces to embody beloved characters, let’s hope for smoother drives for these stars in the future!
