"It is the second time the 37-year-old has helped with the town's festivities, much to the delight of onlookers. The crowd was handed out wands to cast their spell Highgatus Illuminatus as the lights went on. Rupert addressed the crowd alongside broadcaster Alex Zane outside The Highgate Society on South Grove. He said: What an amazing Highgate crowd. I'm so happy we turned the lights on together!""
"One committee member, Madeleine Cosgrave, said: "It was amazing!" "Rupert was so generous with his time and spent over an hour afterwards with people who queued for selfies and autographs. They were thrilled. "The crowd loved listening to live Christmas brass band tunes, Santa and His Elves flew in to say hi to the children, and we were also lucky to be joined by The Mayor of Camden, Eddie Hanson"
Rupert Grint, aged 37 and known for playing Ron Weasley, switched on Highgate's Christmas lights at a public ceremony attended by local residents. The crowd were given wands to cast the spell Highgatus Illuminatus as the lights were activated. Rupert spoke alongside broadcaster Alex Zane outside The Highgate Society on South Grove and was joined by the Mayor of Camden, Councillor Eddie Hanson, and the festive lights committee. Committee member Madeleine Cosgrave said he spent over an hour meeting people for selfies and autographs. Live brass band music, Santa and elves entertained children. Local fundraising and sponsors covered costs after council funding was cut.
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