Lightning struck twice at High Wycombe Magistrates’ Court. Two stars from the wizarding world faced identical fates. Emma Watson and Zoe Wanamaker were both banned from driving on the same day. The coincidence defied all odds.
Neither actress appeared before the judges. Their absence spoke volumes about their shared predicament. Speed cameras had captured their separate violations months earlier. Justice now demanded its due.
Magic Meets Misfortune: Harry Potter Stars Emma Watson And Zoe Wanamaker Face Court Consequences
Watson, the beloved Hermione Granger, was caught driving 38 mph in a 30 mph zone in Oxford last July. The violation added crucial penalty points to her already burdened license. Wanamaker, who portrayed the stern Madam Hooch, exceeded 46 mph in a 40 mph zone on the M4 motorway in Berkshire during August 2024.
Emma Watson has been banned from driving for 6 months after speeding offense, BBC reports.
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This is Watson’s fourth driving offense in less than two years. pic.twitter.com/RWGFxWOjc1
The court delivered swift justice to both actresses. Each received identical six-month driving bans and £1,044 fines. Watson’s penalty stemmed from accumulating more than nine points on her license. Wanamaker faced similar consequences for her repeat violations.
Watson’s current circumstances added another layer to her legal troubles. She started her studies at Oxford University in 2023 and remains on hiatus from her acting career. The driving ban now complicates her academic pursuits. Meanwhile, Wanamaker’s decades-long career faces a similar disruption.
The magical coincidence captivated legal observers and Harry Potter fans alike. Two stars from the same beloved franchise faced identical consequences on the same day. Their shared fate demonstrates that even wizarding world celebrities cannot escape earthly traffic laws. Both actresses must now navigate life without driving privileges until early 2026.
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