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EMMA Watson wiped away tears as she discussed the enormous impact that being a part of the Harry Potter franchise has had on her life.

The stunning actress, 31, is one of many former cast members who are returning to Hogwarts for the special reunion.

The first Harry Potter film came out in 2002
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The first Harry Potter film came out in 2002
Emma Watson can be seen boarding the train to Hogwarts at the start of the trailer
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Emma Watson can be seen boarding the train to Hogwarts at the start of the trailer

Due to air on New Year's Day, Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts will celebrate two whole decades since the first of eight Harry Potter films - Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone - was released.

Emma is joined by former co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint, where they will re-visit their roles as Hermione Granger, Harry Potter and Ron Weasley.

Sky and NOW released the brand new trailer for the highly-anticipated programme on Monday, December 20, only a month after the reunion was announced.

It shows the cast and crew of the franchise all meeting up again - out of character - back at Hogwarts, and unsurprisingly, things get emotional.

The stars all look over the moon to be in the same place as their former work family after so long, and are frequently seen stating they will always be bound for life through the films.

During a sit-down discussion with Rupert, 33, Emma exclaims that: "It feels like no time has passed and loads of time has passed!"

The star could be seen tearing up as she got emotional over the franchise's impact, saying: "When things get really dark, and times are really hard, there’s something about Harry Potter that makes life richer."

Rupert agreed with his pal, replying: ";It’s a strong bond that we’ll always have.

"We’re family, we’ll always be part of each other's life."

Additional Harry Potter film alumni joining the memorable tribute include Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Jason Isaacs, Gary Oldman, Tom Felton, James Phelps, Oliver Phelps, Mark Williams, Bonnie Wright, Alfred Enoch, Ian Hart, Toby Jones, Matthew Lewis, Evanna Lynch, producer David Heyman and filmmakers Chris Columbus, Alfonso Cuarón, Mike Newell and David Yates.

Watch Harry Potter 20th Anniversary: Return to Hogwarts on New Year’s Day, 2021 exclusively on Sky and streaming service NOW.

Emma wipes away tears during an emotional chat with Rupert Grint
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Emma wipes away tears during an emotional chat with Rupert Grint
The pals give each other a hug after welling up
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The pals give each other a hug after welling up
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