Emma Watson, the iconic actress who charmed audiences as Hermione Granger in the beloved 'Harry Potter' film series, found herself entangled with the law this week. The 34-year-old starlet is set to appear before the High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, July 16th, following allegations that she exceeded the speed limit while driving in Oxford.
According to court records, Watson was behind the wheel of a sleek £30,000 Audi S3 when a speed camera captured her vehicle roaring at 38mph in a 30mph zone. This incident reportedly unfolded on a restricted road in the vicinity of Oxford, a city where she has recently resumed her academic pursuits.
In 2023, the 'Harry Potter' sensation made a triumphant return to academia, embarking on a Master’s degree in creative writing at the prestigious University of Oxford. However, her academic journey soon took a different turn as she opted for a DPhil, Oxford's equivalent of a PhD. Prior to her rise to fame, Watson was a diligent pupil at the Dragon School and Headington School, both nestled in Oxford, where she diligently studied for her GCSEs and A-levels before stepping into the limelight as a child prodigy.
Now, Emma Watson stands at the crossroads, facing potential sentencing for her speeding infraction. While it remains uncertain whether she will personally attend the hearing, the case has undeniably garnered considerable attention from her devoted fans and the local media alike.
