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Walcott's girlfriend lands 'Harry Potter' role
Published Monday, Mar 2 2009, 12:46 GMT | By Lara Martin
According to the Daily Mail, Melanie Slade will appear in Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part One as a friend of Hermione Granger (Emma Watson).
Explaining her part, she said: "I had a couple of lines to say. I'd love to do more acting."
The 20-year-old, who has been dating the Arsenal and England star since 2006, was offered the role through her boyfriend's aunt, whose partner David Yates is directing the movie.
Slade will make her screen debut alongside Watson as the two girls watch a Quidditch match at Hogwarts.
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