Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe works his magic in Poole (From Bournemouth Echo)

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe works his magic in Poole

8:10am Tuesday 29th September 2009 in

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HARRY Potter star Daniel Radcliffe, who has been in Poole for driving lessons, magically popped up at a wedding during a flying visit last week.

The actor, 20, who rocketed to fame as the eponymous hero of the Harry Potter films based on J K Rowling’s books, was first spotted watching a film in Poole’s Lighthouse on Wednesday night.

And the next evening he dropped in unexpectedly at a wedding reception at the Harbour Heights Hotel in Poole – even taking to the dance floor with the bride and bridesmaids.

The former child star was chatting to guests about taking driving lessons in the area rather than in congested London.

Musician Stuart Darling, 24, performing with the band The Usual Suspects at the event, said: “He seemed very happy and comfortable having photos taken and signing autographs. He was a thoroughly nice chap.

“I just had a quick chat and he said he was down from London taking some driving lessons where it was quieter, and seeing a friend.”

He added: “I presume he was on his own – I didn’t see anyone with him. He was probably a bit lonely and came out to socialise.”

He said the wedding party were “quite happy to have him there”.

“As you do at weddings they were dragging people up to dance and he was one of them,” added Stuart.

Daniel also met Miss Dorset 2008-2009, Chelsea Collins, and her fiancé Bradley Bourn, who were guests at the event.

Chelsea said the actor had been spotted by some of the younger guests and asked to join the party. She added: “He danced with the bride and was there until 1.30am, joining in with everyone. He was so down to earth and friendly. He brought a bit of magic to the evening.”

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