Robbie Coltrane and Julie Walters have reunited to make a drama about a television presenter accused of rape – but all any Harry Potter fan could think of was think of was why Hagrid was married to Molly Weasley.
If your first thought isn't "ooh Hagrid is married to Mrs. Weasley" then we cannot be friends #NationalTreasure
— Chelsea Edwards (@chelsea_edwards) September 20, 2016
Yes that’s right – Julie played Ron Weasley’s formidable mum, while Robbie played loveable giant Hagrid.
It seemed bizarre to some.
Would never have put Hagrid and Molly Weasley together whilst watching Harry Potter ngl #NationalTreasure
— George. (@George_Gray_) September 20, 2016
These scenes of Robbie Coltrane standing alone and muttering just make me head-narrate Hagrid: "shouldn't have said that" #NationalTreasure
— Lucy Morris (@xargirl) September 20, 2016
About to watch an alternate reality in which Hagrid and Molly Weasley are… Muggles? #NationalTreasure
— Izzy Laycock (@IzzyLaycock) September 20, 2016
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And it was difficult to get over it…
Watching #NationalTreasure and seeing Robbie Coltrane & Julie Walters can't help but instantly think HAGRID AND MOLLY WEASLEY! #Potterhead
— Tracie Bee âï¸ (@Traciiee) September 20, 2016
Seeing Hagrid and Mrs Weasley sleeping together is going against everything I've ever known #NationalTreasure
— Stuart (@stuartdgray) September 20, 2016
Even stranger that Hagrid is married to Mrs Weasley #NationalTreasure
— Robert (@iamRobster) September 20, 2016
Though others were impressed.
#NationalTreasure top notch drama from Hagrid and Mrs Weasley ðð¼ðº
— Helen Racjan (@helenracjan) September 20, 2016
In fact, the whole drama left viewers impressed.
This is setting up to be really good #NationalTreasure Great Cast and gripping storyline
— Martin McPhillips (@MMc1267) September 20, 2016
Excellent beginning- like a good book you can't put down #NationalTreasure
— Karen Tennents girl (@karen_flynn) September 20, 2016
Everyone is on point so far in #NationalTreasure. Also beautifully filmed, kudos to director of photography.
— Rob Dyson (@RobmDyson) September 20, 2016
And Hagrid and Molly – that is Julie and Robbie – were a big hit. As Robbie’s character, a beloved TV figure Paul Finchley, reacted with horror to allegations of a rape and proclaimed his innocence: âThey think Iâm Jimmy f***ing Savile.” His wife was shocked to see the house ransacked.
Has Julie Walters ever been anything other than brilliant in everything she does? She is the #NationalTreasure
— Sean McLachlan (@Sean__McLachlan) September 20, 2016
Robbie Coltrane looks like pulling a performance equal to cracker out of the bag with #NationalTreasure
— mostly grumpy (@mostly_grumpy) September 20, 2016
I really, really hope he hasn't done it and yes, I am basing this on the fact that Robbie Coltrane is one of my faves #NationalTreasure
— Heather Hardcastle (@iamheatherh) September 20, 2016
Four-part drama National Treasure airs on Tuesdays at 9pm on Channel 4.
