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Q: Can you at least tell us how your character will evolve in this film?
A: [laughs] No, I can't tell you that either! Alright, since youinsist, I'll give you one scoop on the film, but this will be the only one. In "The Prisoner of Azkaban", Malfoy has a new haircut. He doesn't have his hair plastered back with gel. It was the director's idea, and I can't say I don't like it. It gives me less time in makeup. [laughs]

Q: Is it true that you're a big amateur fisherman?
A: Yes, it's one of my passions. You may find it strange, but I prefer fishing almost to being on set. When i have a little free time I go with my brother to Old Bury Hill lake, near where I live, and we fish for hours. My specialty is carp fishing. My biggest haul was a fish of almost 15 kilos. In that lake it's very rare to find a fish that big. So you can see, fishing and me, it's one big love story. I'd love to make it my profession one day...

Q: You're ready to leave your acting career to become a fisherman?
A: Yes, it wouldn't bother me at all. For example, I'd really love to be fish keeper (?) or have my own store for fishing equipment. You know, being an actor my whole life was never my ambition. I'm doing it now because it's fun, but doing "Harry Potter" is enough for me. I'm not the type to go through dozens of auditions to get one role. Star status doesn't interest me either.

Q: So, if they ask, would you accept the part in the next four "Harry Potter"s?
A: Yes, of course. Without hesitation. I like the Malfoy character too much to let someone else take it.

Q: Did you read J.K. Rowling's books?
A: I'm ashamed to admit it, but no. Contrary to most film actors, I preferred not to read them becuase I thought it would influence my acting too much. I wanted to play the role of Malfoy as he was written in the scence and not in J.K.'s books.Maybe one day I'll read them. For now, I'm not too drwan to the reading.

Q: What is the reaction of "Harry Potter" fans when they meet you?
A: Inevitably, people have the impression that I'm as mean and nasty as Malfoy. The worst is the reac tion of little kids. When 5 or 6 year old fans see me they often start to cry. They're terrified becuase they think I'm really Malfoy. They don't make the distiction between the actor and the character. One time, Chris Columbus's kids ran away when they saw me! [laughs] These reactions make me a little angry, but at least it proves I was convincing in my role. That's gratifying enough.

Q: Out of all the "Harry Potter" scenes you've filmed up to the present, which is your favorite?
A: Without question, the dueling club scene in "Chamber of Secrets". Daniel and I, we really acted like nuts when filming that. In general, I love doing scenes with Daniel. You have to know he's a little devil on set. It always amuses him to play the worst jokes imaginable, like secretly taking out cell phones and changing the menu language to Russian or Turkish. Like, all the pressure is on his shoulders and he's the star of the film, so he often needs to unwind by playing jokes.

Q: Do you get a lot of mail?
A: Yes, a ton. Fans send me all sorts of presents. I also get a lot of love letters and even marriage proposals.

Q: Who are your favorite actors and actresses?
A: I adore Samuel L. Jackson. He's one of my biggest idols and Isystematically watch all his films. For women, my favorite is Angelina Jolie. I have a weakness for her...

 
 
 

October 5,2003

DRACO Malfoy drives a BMW, Harry Potter is keen on Jane's Addiction, and Hermione is into break dancing.

They're all growing up at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.

On the set of Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban -- the third blockbuster of the series -- the stars show how much they have matured in the three years since filming of the JK Rowling books began.

"I love my cars," Tom Felton, who plays Draco, told the Sunday Herald Sun.

"I have a black BMW 316 Estate for my training car while I'm 16 and I'm looking at getting a 1.8 sports coupe for my first proper car."

Draped in a gold necklace and matching bracelets, with hip polo shirt and trainers, Felton looks more like a big-time street rapper than the Hogwarts bully.

No less sophisticated is Daniel Radcliffe, who plays Harry Potter. At 14, one of his favourite movies is the raunchy R-rated Y Tu Mama Tambien Alfonso Cuaron made before he took over directing duties at Hogwarts from Chris Columbus.

He named Jane's Addiction, the Libertines, Rage Against the Machine and the Darkness among his favourite bands.

Rupert Grint, 15, who plays Ron Weasley, is a crack pool player -- he has a table in his dressing room -- who has taken up golf.

And Emma Watson (Hermione Granger) loves dancing: "While I'm here, I have lessons -- modern, street, body popping, break dancing and that. Back home I just hang out with my friends."

But, at 13, what appears to thrill Emma most is that she is no longer the shortest of the three main characters. "After all these years of being the shortest, Dan has come to face the fact that I'm taller than him," she said.

"By half a millimetre," Radcliffe pointed out.

Prisoner of Azkaban has grown up with its actors.

Cuaron admitted the film would be noticeably older than the first two, with more sinister themes. The stars also would have a more contemporary look.

We can expect more exotic animals, including a half bird, half horse creature called a Hippogriff.

Emma Thompson will make a guest appearance as the eccentric Professor Trelawny, completing an ensemble cast that boasts Gary Oldman, Julie Christie and Robert Hardy.

Filming is nearly finished at Leavesdon, near Londaon, but the movie is not due for release until June. Pre-production on the fourth film began this week.