'Harry Potter' kiss was 'like incest'

By Hanh Nguyen

July 10, 2009 8:36 AM

Sorry, "Harry Potter" fans, but there's no magic off the set.

In Entertainment Weekly's issue featuring "Harry Potter's"Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint on the cover, the cast reveals that the romantic tension between Ron and Hermione is strictly on the screen.

Spoiler alert for those who haven't read the books! (Oh, and why haven't you?)

In the upcoming "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," currently in production, Ron and Hermione finally make good on their feelings for each other with a long-awaited smooch.

Check out pictures of Daniel, Emma, Ron and the gang on the red carpet.

"I remember being inches away from her lips and thinking, 'Good lord, this is going to be strange,'" reveals Grint.

Watson also adds, "Rupert is like a brother to me, and our relationship couldn't be more platonic. So kissing him --- well, it felt like incest, to be honest. But I think it's going to be very sweet."

Radcliffe is similarly uninterested in his co-star. He explains why he was more than happy to get rid of his Gryffindor house robes for "Half-Blood Prince": "When you're 18, one of the worst things to be wearing while trying to chat up a girl on the set is a school uniform. You look like a kid! You're not going to score dressed like that!"

Click through for "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" pictures.

For the full interview, check out Entertainment Weekly, on newsstands now.

"Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" hits theaters nationwide (and around much of the world) on Wednesday, July 15.

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I suppose if I'd been starring together with a girl even as lovely as Emma Watson for as long as Rupert Grint and Dan Radcliffe have, I'd feel more like a brother towards her, too. Still, I imagine there are many, many teenaged boys around the globe who would have killed to be Ron Weasley for that movie. I would have when I was that age.

Aaron R | July 10, 2009 12:02 PM

Aaron R | July 10, 2009 12:03 PM

Aaron, it isn't just teenage boys who would kill for the chance to be able to kiss Emma. Remember, she's 19 now and fair game for everyone. :) I'd gladly date her now.

Steven A. | July 10, 2009 3:39 PM

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ver | July 11, 2009 4:39 AM

Steven A., yeah she's fair game? and you'd gladly date her? good to know that hahahaaaaa...yeah AS IF....

haha... | July 16, 2009 3:26 PM