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*Potter* · #1 (**permalink**) 04-18-2004, 04:07 AM

[img]http://www.snitchseeker.com/images/news/blotts_80.jpg' align='middle'> Matthew Lewis at NZ sci-fi con -

Summary:
The actor who plays Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter films appears at a New Zealand sci-fi/fantasy convention this weekend

Article:

The actor who plays Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter films appears at a New Zealand sci-fi/fantasy convention this weekend.

Picture 1 (courtesy MuggleNet)
Picture 2 (courtesy New Zealand News)

Matthew Lewis, 14, was "greeted like a pop star" as fans surrounded him for free autographs, to the continual amazement of his mother Lynda. She says it's strange to think of him as an international movie star, but "he's a very lucky lad," she admits:

"Matthew gets some very provocative letters from 18 and 19-year-old girls these days," said Mrs Lewis.

The family are in New Zealand for a week after three weeks in the US doing promotions and exhibition work.

They return to their Yorkshire home on Monday for two days before going to London to start filming the fourth Potter movie.

"It's hectic but it's worth it and Matthew loves meeting all the different fans," said Mrs Lewis.

Other stars at the convention include George Takei (Star Trek's Mr. Sulu) and Lord of the Ring's John Rhys-Davies (Gimli). Lewis will be signing free collector cards promoting Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Askaban from 10 a.m. to noon and 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

EmMa_WaTsOn89 · 04-18-2004, 04:55 AM

thats kool that he was "greeted like a pop star"

DanRadLover4Lyph · 04-18-2004, 05:03 AM

Thats cool it looks like a lot of fun!

slytherin_gurl13 · 04-18-2004, 05:12 AM

Sounds like he's been busy! Thanks for the info!

vietgirlz_8706 · 04-18-2004, 07:35 AM

that is really cool. :sorcerer:

nickeymouse · 04-18-2004, 10:00 AM

wow!! how cool! he must feel so cool!... imean hes not that much of a main character..imagine the response daniel, rupert, emma or tom gets!

EmmaRiddle · 04-18-2004, 11:38 AM

That must have been really weird for him. I'd probably have been freaked out if it was me.

harryluva · 04-18-2004, 04:20 PM

cool! i like him. he does neville so well

~Elf_Warrior~ · 04-18-2004, 05:21 PM

Thats wicked for his fans their!

HP301 · 04-18-2004, 06:13 PM

look at the pictures! he's look so diffrent!and he so grown up!
nice smile! :dance_banana:

Hermione28 · 04-18-2004, 07:27 PM

I agree he looks so grown up!

Shacklebolt · 04-18-2004, 08:56 PM

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Originally posted by Marcella_Riddle@Apr 18 2004, 04:12 AM
That must have been really weird for him. I'd probably have been freaked out if it was me.

I agree. It must have felt very.... awkward