LONDON -- People have been speculating for a while now about what might have happened if Matilda had ended up at Hogwarts.
Because she'd clearly be a good fit, wouldn't she? Not only is the protagonist of Roald Dahl's bestseller a bit of a rebel, but she also has a magical power or two up her sleeve.
Watching Matilda. Why did she never get her letter from Hogwarts?— James Batchelor (@James_Batchelor) July 8, 2015
Matilda wasn't even invited to Hogwarts! She would have been the smartest witch, had she received an owl at age 11! pic.twitter.com/MlXuIGv2RO— Matilda Briggs (@CattyBriggs) November 12, 2014
Luckily, Matilda herself (or rather, Matilda actress Mara Wilson) has now waded in to the debate and revealed exactly what she thinks Matilda would have been like if she'd attended the magical school.
It started with her agreeing with one fan's theory about Hermione.
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
Then she shared her thoughts on where the sorting hat would have put Matilda.
Matilda would have also been split between Gryffindor and Ravenclaw, but ultimately go to the former.— Mara Wilson (@MaraWritesStuff) September 29, 2015
And finally, who she would have hung out with.
@MaraWritesStuff would she have tried to hang out with Potter and friends or stayed well clear?— Matthew Johnson (@Matt_P_Johnson) September 29, 2015
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
We don't know about you, but we think Matilda would have been pretty awesome at Hogwarts.
