Miriam Margolyes has said that adult Harry Potter fans need to “grow up” and “get over it”.
The British actress portrayed Professor Pomona Sprout, a witch who served as Head of Hufflepuff House and Head of the Herbology department at Hogwarts, in the film series.
Her character only featured in two of the eight movies, Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets and Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part 2, but was an immediate hit.
The Call the Midwife star recently admitted that she worries about adult fans of the franchise because “they should be over that by now”.
And now, the 81-year-old has once again called out the film’s aging fanbase telling ABC News Australia: “If your balls have dropped, then it’s time to forget about it.
“You know, go on to other things. I just think that it’s for children. And then it’s time to move on.”
Elsewhere, she recently shared her pride of being a part of a “wonderful set of films” but insisted that fans need to let go and “grow up”.
"It was 25 years ago, and I think it’s for children," Margolyes told New Zealand’s 1News.
“I do cameos [personalised video messages] and people say they are doing a Harry Potter-themed wedding, and I think, ‘Oh gosh what is their first night of fun going to be?’ I can’t even think about it.
“Harry Potter is wonderful, I’m very grateful to it. It’s over. That’s what I think.”
The Harry Potter books, written by JK Rowling, were released between 1997 and 2007, and the eight films between 2001 and 2011.
Last year, Margolyes admitted that the Harry Potter franchise “wasn’t important” to her but did enjoy the impact the role has had on her life,
Speaking to British Vogue for its pride issue, she said: “For me, Harry Potter wasn’t important.
“I was very glad I got the part and I enjoyed being in it and meeting all the people, but it’s not Charles Dickens.”
Adding: “People come up to me and say ‘I just love you’, and want to hug me. And that is dazzling.”
