JK Rowling previously admitted that she initially wanted Hermione Granger and Harry Potter to end up together but decided to make her fall for Ron Weasley instead.
Fans in social media are having a field day now that Emma Watson and Prince Harry (who is also a redhead) are rumored to be secretly dating each other.
According to Women's Daily, Prince William's little brother is quite "smitten - and it's more than Emma's looks."
Apparently, Prince Harry called on mutual friends to help him meet up with the "Harry Potter" star after her breakup with Oxford rugby player Matthew Janney at the end of last year.
It looks like his short email saying that he would "like to get to know her" worked and the charitable pair went to a party with 12 other friends.
"Harry didn't want her to feel like she was put on the spot," the source added. "A party also shows he's fun and not stuffy."
Despite all the distractions, Emma Watson and Prince Harry allegedly hit it off and are now going on "secret dates."
The news came as a shock to fans of both celebrities. Some were left in disbelief.
"Prince Harry is dating Emma Watson? HE STOLE MY IDEA," one Twitter user lamented.
While others couldn't resist throwing in some "Harry Potter" jokes.
"I hope Prince Harry and Emma Watson last because if they have a son, it will be the half-blood prince," one fan posted on the social media site.
"Emma Watson is now dating a better-looking version of Ron named Harry? This is Siriusly hilarious," another amusingly tweeted.
Followers of both British stars expressed excitement over the compatibility of the two - they both grew up as celebrities, are charitable individuals and even look great together.
Several others loved the idea of Watson turning into a princess should this alleged romance end up in marriage.
What do you think of the possible romance between Emma Watson and Prince Harry?
