With the release of the final installment of Harry Potter, are the stars struggling to move on?

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Looking ever so stylish, Emma Watson, Daniel Radcliffe, and Rupert Grint stepped out for the premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 2 held at Avery Fisher Hall, Lincoln Center on Monday, July 11th, 2011 in New York City.

Emma was an absolutely stunning sight in a gold Bottega Veneta gown while co-stars Rupert and Daniel looked handsome in black suits.

After growing up before the eyes of the world as part of the hugely popular Harry Potter franchise, you can imagine how difficult it must be for the trio to move on. At their final press conference in London, Watson described how playing Hermione helped her become a better person in real life.

“I will actually just miss being her, getting to come into work every day and be this girl that lives in this magical amazing world and get to go on all the adventures that she goes on. That part’s quite devastating.”

Grint, now 22, said he still hasn’t really let go of Ron.

“After we finished (filming) a year ago now I have felt a little bit lost without it, really, and not really knowing what to do with myself.”

While Radcliffe did not attend the London press conference due to his appearance in a play on Broadway, he did touch on the strong bond the three hold in a pre-recorded video.

“I do think the bond between me and Rupert and Emma is pretty unbreakable, because I don’t think anyone knows what it’s like to go through this craziness. I will miss them both very, very much but hopefully we will find other projects to work together on.”

I will admit it is pretty sad that this franchise is ending. I was the same age as these characters when the first film came out, and being a part of this worldwide phenomenon over the years makes me feel like I’ve almost grown up with Harry, Ron and Hermione. It will be very interesting to see where this trio is in 10 years.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 hits theaters July 15th.