Jessie Cave, known for her role in Harry Potter, has addressed co-star Miriam Margolyes’ recent remarks about adult fans of the franchise, expressing her disagreement with Margolyes’ perspective.
Speaking at Dream it Con, Cave commented on Margolyes’ statements, suggesting that Margolyes may have been misunderstood and emphasizing her discomfort with the criticism. Cave portrayed Lavender Brown in three Harry Potter films, starting with Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in 2009.
Margolyes sparked controversy with her comments during an interview with 1News in New Zealand, expressing concern about adult fans remaining attached to the series. She suggested that fans should have outgrown their fascination with Harry Potter, considering it a story meant primarily for children.
Despite the backlash, Margolyes reiterated her stance in subsequent interviews, asserting that Harry Potter is a children’s series and implying that adult fans should move on to other interests.
While acknowledging the significance of the Harry Potter series and her pride in being part of it, Margolyes emphasized the need for fans to “grow up” and shift their focus away from the franchise.
Cave’s response reflects the diversity of opinions within the Harry Potter community, highlighting the ongoing debate surrounding the series’ appeal to different age groups.
