There is a new article and scads of pictures in the layest issue of
Parade Magazine, as mentioned on
TLC Main. In the article Emma discusses growing up with Dan and Rupert, and has wondeful insights on the importance of a character like Hermione as a role model --
QUOTE
With Hermione, Rowling has created an enduring role model for girls. “There are too many stupid girls in the media,” Watson observes, her dark eyes lighting up. “Hermione’s not scared to be clever. I think sometimes really smart girls dumb themselves down a bit, and that’s bad.” Watson admits that there is quite a lot of herself in the confident and bookish Hermione. “I’m a bit of a feminist,” she proclaims. “I’m very competitive and challenging.” Though she resented it at first, Watson has come to appreciate the emphasis on Hermione’s brains rather than her appearance. “When I was 9 or 10, I would get really upset when they tried to make me look geeky, but now I absolutely love it. I find it’s so much pressure to be beautiful. Hermione doesn’t care what she looks like. She’s a complete tomboy.”


Not looking much like a tomboy in the accompanying pictures (
here in the Galleries) Emma epitomizes a confident and sharp young woman.