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Emma Watson's childhood regret

Sep 6, 2008, 11:00 GMT

02/11/2008 - Emma Watson - Burberry and Vanity Fair Portraits: Photographs 1913-2008 - Arrivals - National Portrait Gallery (United Kingdom) - London, England  © Solarpix / PR Photos

02/11/2008 - Emma Watson - Burberry and Vanity Fair Portraits: Photographs 1913-2008 - Arrivals - National Portrait Gallery (United Kingdom) - London, England © Solarpix / PR Photos

Emma Watson found it "hard" growing up on 'Harry Potter'.

The 18-year-old actress - who appears on the cover of Vogue Italy magazine's September issue - started playing teen wizard Harry's friend Hermione Granger at the age of 11.

She has since starred in four more films in the hit franchise, but admits becoming famous at such a young age took something away from her childhood.

She said: "In a way, it's hard to grow up inside a film. I lived a period of my life that is full of lessons and changes under the spotlight. People have the strange feeling of knowing me intimately because they have seen my transformation from child to woman, albeit only on screen."

Emma also revealed despite the fact she has learned a lot about the industry since she started as an actress, she often wishes she could have had an ordinary upbringing.

She added: "I learned a lot o



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