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Will Twigger

Harry Potter fans amazed to spot Tracy Beaker star Dani Harmer in first film

Eagle-eyed Harry Potter fans rewatching the movies have spied the star of another much-loved franchise.

Actress Dani Harmer, now 32, has played Tracy Beaker on and off since 2002.

But what many may not know is that she had a background role in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, as a Gryffindor extra sat alongside Ron, Fred and George Weasley, and Quidditch captain Oliver Wood.

One viewer tweeted the scene and wrote: "I think I found @DaniHarmer in Harry Potter and the Philosophers stone, she is behind Oliver Wood after Hermione speaks."

And the actress herself confirmed in, retweeting the fan, sharing a laugh emoji and writing: "Yep there I am!"

Dani had a background role in the first Harry Potter film (Dave Benett/Getty Images)

The first film in the mega-hit franchise, the Philosopher's Stone was released all the way back in 2001, meaning Dani would have been 11 or 12 at the time of filming.

"How many times have I watched this film and never noticed omg," commented a fan.

Another recalled: "Omg! I remember reading years ago that you were in it but I've never been able to spot you before! You look so young here!"

Dani is sat behind Oliver Wood in the scene (@DaniHarmer/Twitter, Warner Bros)
Dani confirmed it was her in the blink-and-you'll-miss-it shot (@DaniHarmer/Twitter)

"This blows my MIND," a third chimed in.

Dani last portrayed Tracy in 2012 in The Tracy Beaker Survival Files, but is set for a return in My Mum Tracy Beaker.

It will follow Tracy as a 30-something mum to ten-year-old daughter Jess, and is tipped to see the return of many beloved characters from the original.

Dani found fame after starring as Tracy Beaker in the hit series (BBC)

The book was penned by children's book giant Jacqueline Wilson in 2018, before CBBC picked it up for a small screen adaptation.

And Dani's been teasing her role, saying that Tracy is a "great mum" in the upcoming series.

*My Mum Tracy Beaker premieres on CBBC and BBC iPlayer on February 12.

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