Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard

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FP: You said, I think in the book, that you've read the series once and have watched the films once at their premieres, if I'm remembering correctly.

I, of course, picked up this book as someone who has been a Harry Potter fan since I was a teenager. I've had these stories in my head for decades, and it's been such a great experience for me to spend time putting quill to parchment. My family, and obviously the other Potter cast members, when I sent them the stories to say, "Remember this?

Tom Felton’s Beyond the Wand is an entertaining, funny, and poignant must-read for any Harry Potter fan. His portrayal of Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter franchise is a cultural touchstone that has brought joy to so many people. None of it was written down with the full preparation of other people reading it, which I hope will really lend itself toward the genuine nature of the book and my voice.

His experience sneaking out of rehab and wandering the Pacific Coast Highway, trying to find his way back to his neighborhood bar on foot, is especially distressing. Sometimes we think actors are really just like their characters and I will admit I wasn't a fan of Draco ~ he's the character you love to hate. Speaking with great candor and his signature humor, Tom shares his experience growing up as part of the wizarding world while also trying to navigate the muggle world. And do you think the two of you will ever act alongside each other again, if the right opportunity arose? He tells all about his big break, what filming was really like and the lasting friendships he made during ten years with the franchise, as well as the highs and lows of fame and the reality of navigating adult life after filming finished.It wasn't much of interest to me, but I remember reading Chamber of Secrets and thinking, "Wow, let's just give it a go. It didn’t take long for fans to figure out that the capitalized letters formed an anagram of the book’s title.