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Emma Watson's Driving Ban Sparks Meme Fest: ‘Gryffindor Loses Points'
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Some fans were shocked to see Emma, who has maintained a clean and positive image for years, making headlines for a legal offence.
Emma Watson is back in the headlines, not because of her new project, but for a legal offence. The 35-year-old British actress, known for playing Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter film series, has been banned from driving for six months. As caught on camera, she was seen driving her car at 38 mph in a 30 mph zone in Oxford, England. The court ruling comes a year after the incident, which happened in July 2024.
The latest development has become a topic of discussion among people on the internet, sparking mixed reactions. Some fans were shocked to see Emma, who has maintained a clean and positive image for years, making headlines for a legal offence. Another section praised the court for treating each citizen equally, regardless of their popularity and status. Many users also pointed out that Emma was penalised after repeated traffic violations, while others supported the decision, calling it an example of justice.
On Wednesday, July 16, the magistrate officially suspended her license. Before her latest offence, the Beauty and the Beast actress already had nine penalty points on her driving record. This resulted in a six-month automatic driving ban. In addition to the ban, she has been ordered to pay a total of £1,044 in fines by the High Wycombe Magistrates' Court.
Although Watson did not appear in person for the brief five-minute hearing, her lawyer, Mark Haslam, was present and confirmed that the actress had the means to pay the fine. 'She is in a position to pay the fine," he told the court.
The incident also sparked a meme fest on social media, with one even referencing the Harry Potter films, saying, 'Gryffindor loses 12 points! Emma Watson banned from driving for six months due to speeding."
Gryffindor loses 12 points! Emma Watson banned from driving for six months due to speeding 格蘭芬多扣12分！女星愛瑪沃森超速駕駛 被判停牌6個月 — DotDotNews (@dotdotnews111) July 17, 2025
Another showed Emma riding a broomstick. The user wrote, 'Emma Watson for those 6 months."
Emma Watson for those 6 months 😭😭 — The Immortal (@TheImmortal007) July 16, 2025
A different fan added, 'If she were paying attention in Madam Hooch's class, this wouldn't have happened."
If she was paying attention in madam Hooch's class this wouldn't have happened. 😂— Turnbuckle Telegram (@TurnbuckleTG) July 16, 2025
'If driving over 8 mph, the speed limit gets a ban from driving, I'd be in prison for life in the UK. Joke country," said another user.
Emma, who is currently pursuing a master's degree in creative writing at the University of Oxford, has not released any statement regarding the court's latest ruling.
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July 17, 2025, 18:16 IST
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