Jersey Films/Warner BrothersFresh life has been breathed into this idea after Mara Wilson, the actor who played Matilda, took to Twitter to develop the tale.
Wilson gave her seal of approval to the notion that Matilda is essentially what would have happened if bookworm Hermione had been raised by the neglectful Dursleys.
HA. “Matilda is the story of Hermione if she’d been raised by the Dursleys.” I can see it.
— Mara Wilson (@MaraWritesStuff) September 29, 2015
The actor added that, like Harry, Matilda would have faced the choice of two houses, Ravenclaw or Gryffindor. And much like the spectacled saviour, she would have opted for Gryffindor.
Matilda would have also been split between Gryffindor and Ravenclaw, but ultimately go to the former.
— Mara Wilson (@MaraWritesStuff) September 29, 2015
The 28-year-old does not believe, however, that her character would have been in Harry’s gang, citing age as the biggest barrier between them.
But there would be an appreciative sense of affection for the mischievous threesome in the years below.
She wouldn’t have been in the clique, but they’d get along. She’s older, and probably hung out with the teachers. https://t.co/4Rz2lPh7G7
— Mara Wilson (@MaraWritesStuff) September 29, 2015
I imagine Matilda would, as a seventh year, see second year Harry, Ron, and Hermione in the restricted section, and smile to herself.
— Mara Wilson (@MaraWritesStuff) September 29, 2015
Her followers also weighed in with their say too, and the nerdy vs bravery debate was on.
@MaraWritesStuff …curiosity in the world around her. She loved to learn. It wasn’t about showing off but more about a need for knowledge
— Jake Double U (@framedmoonlight) September 29, 2015
@MaraWritesStuff I was thinking that she’s totally a Ravenclaw but then remembered the pranks
— marília (@malsrilia) September 29, 2015
A curve ball was thrown in for good measure too.
@MaraWritesStuff but she could achieve great things in Slytherin.
— Mik Neville (@nevillem) September 29, 2015
Poor old Hufflepuff.
