Someone posted pics of you drinking online. How did that make you feel?
Um... well, it was kinda of frustrating because I wasn't even drinking. I was posing as a joke! But it's awkward, 'cause the story's there - "She's going to be an alcoholic". Then they bring out the whole screwed-up child star thing. It's sad when something that innocent is turned into something so serious. I did think, "Be more careful" but i never want to get to a point where I feel I can't live my life. There's a balance, definitely.

What do you think of young Hollywood stars like Li-Lo and Britney?
I used to love Lindsay when I was little - I thought she was so cool and I wanted to be her. I just think that her approach to fame is different from mine and the publicity is part of that. But I don't think it's made her happy, which is sad, because once you've invited the press into your life you can't tell them to go away. So when I see their lives sprawled across the papers, I do think, "Oh God, you poor thing". I can imagine the pressure and stress of that every single day.

Okay, Harry Potter "Date Mate or Slate?" time. Who are you dating and slating?
Right, I would date Rob Pattinson (Cedric Diggory) he'd be funny. I'd be mates with Dan (Harry Potter) 'cause he's a nice guy. And I'd slate Rupert (Ron) 'cause he'd take it the best.

You've talked in the past about having problems finding a lad...
Generally I don't talk about it, so it comes across like I'm really struggling, and can't get a boyfriend! But it's better than stories in the paper claiming I'm some sort of man-eater so I suppose there's a bright side! I just think it's difficult because if you start talking about your personal life it's not just about you anymore.