Daniel it's lovely to meet you - I've been reading about you having a growth surge...

Apparently I've grown eight inches.

This is news to you?

Yes! I've grown 1½ inches.

You know you're just carrying yourself better!

I think that's what it is, I was kind of slumped before!

The new film is a darker film isn't it? Do you prefer that?

I definitely prefer the fact that I got to demonstrate Harry's dark side - he's not all innocent you know. I think some kids films tend to patronise kids in a way - they are afraid to show a darker side to a story. That's what I think is great about Harry Potter.

After the next Harry Potter film are you going to broaden what you are doing?

Definitely, I love acting but I am also interested in writing and directing - I wish! But, you know, maybe...

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is released in UK cinemas on Friday 15th November, 2002.