Neville aka Matthew Lewis from Harry Potter has grown up. There’s even a meme in the Harry Potter’s universe that despite playing a nerdy character for most of the Harry Potter franchise, actor Matthew Lewis has grown out of that awkward phase to transform into a good looking hunk.
For a few years now, fans have been shocked over just how different Lewis looks from when he first started playing Neville Longbottom. Here are a few comparisons for anyone who is out of the loop.
Becoming Neville Longbottom: Most improved #MNBHP http://t.co/cWTcTUKfBN pic.twitter.com/siIjQLczxP
— MuggleNet.com (@MuggleNet) April 24, 2015
Harry Potter’s Neville Longbottom has once again reminded us how hot he is now http://t.co/p8T84UpBKT pic.twitter.com/4KCKQhyD2G
— EVOKE.ie (@EvokeToday) April 19, 2015
Ummmm Neville Longbottom!!! Get it son! @Mattdavelewis pic.twitter.com/frOB9lztNo
— Josh strickland (@Joshuajstrick) April 17, 2015
If someone told me in 2001 that Neville Longbottom would grow into SUCH a stud… #AvadaKedavra pic.twitter.com/lXk6ulgef0
— Marissa M. (@RissaRoyal) April 18, 2015
So yes, little Neville has been turning heads for a while now, but a new spread for Attitude magazine focused on Matthew took him to a whole other level that has fans drooling. Here’s a quick look at the photos that everyone is using heart eye emojis over.
Neville Longbottom resurfaces in bulge-tastic photoshoot: http://t.co/GiliVC0V09 pic.twitter.com/7Onu2KydHB
— Complex (@ComplexMag) May 21, 2015
Of course, media blogger Perez Hilton got in on the fun too.
Who knew Neville Longbottom was such a hunk??? http://t.co/UtWY0HzUBk pic.twitter.com/ll8S0S6tTv
— Perez Hilton (@PerezHilton) May 21, 2015
That said, there’s one person who isn’t fawning over the heartthrob and that’s Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling. The author, who has seen Matthew Lewis grow up before her eyes, was practically scandalized by the whole thing, and even took to Twitter to post a message about the racy photos of her once sweet Neville Longbottom.
. @Mattdavelewis Not as bad as watching Dan in Equus, but close. Warn me next time, for God’s sake. https://t.co/r8EUd1GKqT
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 21, 2015
Of course, the Harry Potter author is referencing the Broadway play that Harry Potter himself, Daniel Radcliffe, starred in while in the buff.
. @Mattdavelewis I will always support you whatever you want to do, Matthew. Now go put some clothes on.
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 21, 2015
. @jasonsfolly @Mattdavelewis I wouldn’t know. I hastily averted my eyes and read an article on Political Correctness to get over the shock.
— J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) May 21, 2015
What’s your reaction to seeing little Neville all grown up?
[Image via Warner Bros.]