Emma Watson has revealed the difficulty she has in trying to get a date.

The Harry Potter star has admitted that she does not find it easy with boys, who she claims are intimidated by her. The 16-year-old also dismissed her co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint as possible romantic links, citing their close friendship as the problem.

"People say to me 'Oh it must be so easy for you - dating and boys. They must be lining up for you', she said. "It's really not easy. I suppose guys are either kind of intimidated by me and they have defences up, or they like to take the p*ss out of me. It's a minefield, to be honest. It's stressful. I'll just have to wait. Maybe someone will find me."

Watson is currently in contract negotiations to star in the final two films in the Harry Potter series.