Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and extra members of the Harry Potter forged are mourning costar Dame Maggie Smith, who died at age 89 on Friday, September 27.

Whereas audiences bear in mind Radcliffe, now 35, as The Boy Who Lived and Smith as Professor Minerva McGonagall within the eight-film collection, the actor reminded followers that he truly met Smith on the set of the 1999 BBC miniseries David Copperfield.

“The primary time I met Maggie Smith I used to be 9 years previous and we have been studying via scenes for David Copperfield, which was my first job,” Radcliffe stated in a press release to Us Weekly on Friday. “I knew nearly nothing about her apart from that my mother and father have been awestruck at the truth that I might be working along with her. The opposite factor I knew about her was that she was a Dame, so the very first thing I requested her once we met was, ‘Would you want me to name you Dame?’ at which she laughed and stated one thing to the impact of ‘don’t be ridiculous!’”

Radcliffe continued: “I bear in mind feeling nervous to satisfy her after which her placing me instantly relaxed. She was extremely sort to me on that shoot, after which I used to be fortunate sufficient to go on working along with her for one more 10 years on the Harry Potter movies. She was a fierce mind, a gloriously sharp tongue, might intimidate and attraction in the identical on the spot and was, as everybody will inform you, extraordinarily humorous. I’ll all the time take into account myself amazingly fortunate to have been in a position to work along with her, and to spend time round her on set. The phrase legend is overused but when it applies to anybody in our trade then it applies to her. Thanks Maggie.”

The Tony Award winner performed Harry Potter in all eight movies from 2001 to 2011 reverse Smith, and he has stated that the Downton Abbey actress was the rationale he scored the enduring function.

“Maggie was the person who, like, advisable me for Potter, so she’s the rationale I ended up doing that,” he stated throughout a 2021 look on The Late Present With Stephen Colbert. “I met her after I was 9 for the primary time. I didn’t know who she was. My mother and father have been like, ‘Oh, my God, you’re working with Maggie Smith, that’s large.’ However I used to be not like a Prime of Miss Jean Brodie fan, so I didn’t know who that was!”

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Many different Hogwarts alums shared tributes to Smith amid the information of her passing. Scroll down for extra reactions from Harry Potter forged members:

Emma Watson (Hermione Granger)

“After I was youthful I had no thought of Maggie’s legend – the girl I used to be lucky sufficient to share house with,” Watson shared by way of Instagram Story on Friday alongside a photograph of herself and Smith on the set of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Half 2. “It is just as I’ve develop into an grownup that I’ve come to understand that I shared the display screen with a real definition of greatness. She was actual, sincere, humorous and self-honoring. Maggie, there have been numerous male professors and by God you held your personal. Thanks for your entire kindness. I’ll miss you.”

Gary Oldman (Sirius Black)

“Maggie Smith, one of many true Greats together with [Laurence] Olivier and [John] Gielgud … those that noticed her dazzling expertise on the stage say they’ll always remember her,” the Oscar winner stated in a press release by way of Leisure Weekly. “Her magnificent movie performances stay for all to see and luxuriate in. Such an artist comes alongside about each different technology. If one is fortunate.”

Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley)

“Our dearly liked and revered head of Gryffindor home ❤️,” Wright captioned a photograph of Smith by way of Instagram on Friday. “You’ll be so missed by the Harry Potter group. My favourite scene with Maggie was once we have been all studying to bop for the Yuletide Ball. She embodied that good stability of sass and loving care that McGonagall has. She stored Gryffindors on their toes. My deepest condolences to Maggie’s household right now.”

James Phelps (Fred Weasley)

“Very unhappy to listen to the information immediately,” the Harry Potter: Wizards of Baking host wrote by way of Instagram Story. “It was an honor to have been on the identical units as Dame Maggie Smith. On HP, she was all the time welcoming, humorous and in addition confirmed the best way to act not simply on the set, however off too. My ideas are along with her household at this unhappy time.”

Devon Murray (Seamus Finnegan)

“I’m saddened to listen to of the passing of the ‘Girl’ that’s Maggie Smith,” Murray wrote by way of Instagram. “Maggie was essentially the most intimidating individual I’ve ever met however as soon as cracked she was the kindest, most caring and loving Girl I’ve ever met.”

He continued, “I’ve so many fond recollections with Maggie. From getting drunk whereas ready for a Fax in a lodge reception to getting a few of the greatest hugs and cuddles on this planet to even Maggie attempting to maintain a straight face whereas taking pictures a scene whereas a Baboon repeatedly masturbated as quickly as she’d communicate 😂We’ve shared so many nice moments collectively that I’ll treasure.”

Chris Rankin (Percy Weasley)

“There’s not many individuals on this planet who have been as brilliantly proficient, waspishly sharp tongued, humorous, sort or intimidating as Maggie Smith,” Rankin shared on social media. “I’m actually fortunate to have shared a movie set along with her. They don’t make them like that anymore.”

Afshan Azad (Padma Patil)

“Legend. Icon. An absolute honor to have shared the identical room as you not to mention display screen,” Azad shared by way of Instagram Story. “There’ll be no different. Ideas and love go to all her family and friends and all of the Potter household. 🕊️ RIP.”