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7 July 2011
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Hundreds of fans await the stars of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two in London
Thousands of Harry Potter fans and stars are in London's Trafalgar Square ahead of the world premiere of the final film in the series.
Hundreds are holding posters, some boasting of journeys from China and Argentina to see the cast, including Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson.
Their co-star Rupert Grint was one of the first stars to grace the red carpet.
Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part II is released on 15 July.
The entire series has so far earned more than £4 billion worldwide.
Many of the 8,000 fans, young and old, have been staking out their spot beside the enormous red carpet since Monday.
The carpet - which stretches three-quarters of a mile (1.2km) from Trafalgar Square to Leicester Square where the film will be screened - is believed to be longest in the world.
Leicester Square, where premieres traditionally take place, is currently undergoing extensive renovation.
'Disorganised'
On Thursday morning, hundreds of rain-lashed fans huddled under umbrellas around a large stage and screen that has been erected in the centre of Trafalgar Square.
Nearby, hundreds of others - many dressed in Hogwarts robes - sought shelter from the heavy rain.
But weather conditions later improved for the fans and stars, with some sunshine bathing Trafalgar Square.
Some fans were unhappy to have missed out on wristbands giving closer access to the stars.
"It seems a bit disorganised," said Catherine, 15, from Lancashire, who has been sleeping in the square for two nights with four schoolfriends. "All we want is a glimpse of one of them - that would make us happy."
Nearby, producers have recreated Diagon Alley, the fictional street where fledgling wizards buy their magical wares.
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How the Harry Potters stars have grown up on the red carpet
It has been ten years since the first movie in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, which made stars of its young cast, Radcliffe, Watson and Rupert Grint - who plays Harry's sidekick Ron Weasley.
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Grint said: "Back then I was so fearless and on such a high and nothing fazed me.
"A few years down the line you're a bit more self-conscious - it's that awkward stage you go though when you're a teenager."
The 22-year-old actor, who has been nominated for several awards for his performances through the years, added: "This is the biggest and most important thing I'm ever going to be involved with.
"It's defined who I am."
Critics have so far praised the seventh film, with The Sun newspaper saying "the final instalment is still brimming with the old Potter magic".
The London Evening Standard saved its highest praise for the film's technical achievement, calling the special effects "the real magic, and perhaps our last authentic industry".
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Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play.Hundreds of fans await the stars of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two in London
Thousands of Harry Potter fans and stars are in London's Trafalgar Square ahead of the world premiere of the final film in the series.
Hundreds are holding posters, some boasting of journeys from China and Argentina to see the cast, including Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson.
Their co-star Rupert Grint was one of the first stars to grace the red carpet.
Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part II is released on 15 July.
The entire series has so far earned more than £4 billion worldwide.
Many of the 8,000 fans, young and old, have been staking out their spot beside the enormous red carpet since Monday.
The carpet - which stretches three-quarters of a mile (1.2km) from Trafalgar Square to Leicester Square where the film will be screened - is believed to be longest in the world.
Leicester Square, where premieres traditionally take place, is currently undergoing extensive renovation.
'Disorganised'
On Thursday morning, hundreds of rain-lashed fans huddled under umbrellas around a large stage and screen that has been erected in the centre of Trafalgar Square.
Nearby, hundreds of others - many dressed in Hogwarts robes - sought shelter from the heavy rain.
But weather conditions later improved for the fans and stars, with some sunshine bathing Trafalgar Square.
Some fans were unhappy to have missed out on wristbands giving closer access to the stars.
"It seems a bit disorganised," said Catherine, 15, from Lancashire, who has been sleeping in the square for two nights with four schoolfriends. "All we want is a glimpse of one of them - that would make us happy."
Nearby, producers have recreated Diagon Alley, the fictional street where fledgling wizards buy their magical wares.
Please turn on JavaScript. Media requires JavaScript to play.How the Harry Potters stars have grown up on the red carpet
It has been ten years since the first movie in the series, Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, which made stars of its young cast, Radcliffe, Watson and Rupert Grint - who plays Harry's sidekick Ron Weasley.
Speaking at a press conference on Wednesday, Grint said: "Back then I was so fearless and on such a high and nothing fazed me.
"A few years down the line you're a bit more self-conscious - it's that awkward stage you go though when you're a teenager."
The 22-year-old actor, who has been nominated for several awards for his performances through the years, added: "This is the biggest and most important thing I'm ever going to be involved with.
"It's defined who I am."
Critics have so far praised the seventh film, with The Sun newspaper saying "the final instalment is still brimming with the old Potter magic".
The London Evening Standard saved its highest praise for the film's technical achievement, calling the special effects "the real magic, and perhaps our last authentic industry".
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