Emma Watson swaps Hogwarts for the high life as she parties in London

By Jody Thompson

Wonky buttons: Emma Watson couldn't magic a way to do her cardigan up properly as she left Bungalow 8 nightclub in London on Wednesday night


Emma Watson appears to be living out her pledge to take time out as an actress by having fun hitting London's nightclubs instead.

The 20-year-old Harry Potter star - who plays young wizard Hermione Granger in the movies - was dressed casually in skinny jeans, flowery top, cute pale blue cardigan and cream pumps as she was spotted coming out of Bungalow 8 in Mayfair earlier this week.

The star was sporting a huge grin too - possibly as there's no early-morning on set roll calls to worry about right now.

However, it seemed she'd had such a magic night out, was having a spell of trouble with her buttons and hadn't done up her cardie properly as she left the exclusive nightspot.

Still sporting her new elfin crop, Emma said earlier this week that she needs a break from performing before she can decide whether or not to step back in front of the cameras.

Currently on summer holidays from her studies at prestigious Brown University in the U.S., she explained: 'I think I need to find some real belief in myself away from acting.

'I know that I can play Hermione but... I really think I need to recharge my batteries and go and be me for a bit.'

Obviously, the fact that she's worth a reported £22million according to this year's Sunday Times Rich List means there's no pressure on Emma to get back on set any time soon - if ever.


Smiles ahead: The star wants to take time off to decide whether or not she wants to return to acting in the future


Still, Emma is no slouch when it comes to work and even though the star filmed her final Harry Potter scenes in June, since then has been busy launching her new fashion line for ethical clothing company People Tree.


Model behaviour: Emma showing her old hairstyle as she models her range for People Tree


The star has become increasingly interested in fashion since she was hired as the face of Burberry, although the company dropped her earlier this year.

She's also been busy promoting the last installments in the movie behemoth that is the blockbuster Harry Potter franchise.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is the final film in the series and will be released in two parts.

Part One is slated for release on November 19 this year, with the second and final part hitting cinemas on July 15.

As for the actors that she worked with this time round, Emma she'd gets on especially well with two of the grand dames of British acting.

She said: 'I really got on with Emma Thompson, I loved her to bits. Maggie Smith is an an absolute sweetie. She sends me chocolate and a note at Christmas.'

Ms Watson, who had her trademark locks chopped off at the start of the month for a pixie crop, has virtually grown up on a movie set.

She starred in her first of the adaptations of JK Rowling's childrens' books almost a decade ago when she was cast aged just nine in 2001's Harry Potter And The Philosopher's Stone.


Final outing: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint and Emma in a scene from Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 1

source :dailymail