The Harry Potter star and Stranger Things actor were once an item, and fans are still only just finding out.
Harry Potter enthusiasts are just realising that Bonnie Wright, who portrayed Ginny Weasley in the magical film series, was previously engaged to a well-known Stranger Things actor.
Bonnie, 34, held the beloved role for a decade, making her screen debut in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone in 2001 and staying with the franchise through to its conclusion with Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 in 2011.
The actress, who has also featured in independent productions such as Before I Sleep, The Sea and After the Dark, tied the knot with her long-term partner Andrew Lococo in 2022. The couple also celebrated the arrival of their first child together, a son, in September 2023.
Nevertheless, numerous fans have been astonished to learn that Bonnie was formerly engaged to Jamie Campbell Bower, who portrays the antagonist Vecna in Netflix’s Stranger Things.
The duo began dating after crossing paths on the set of 2010’s The Deathly Hallows Part 1, where Jamie took on the role of a young Gellert Grindelwald.
He subsequently returned to the character in 2018, featuring in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald, reports the Express.
Months following Jamie and Bonnie’s initial meeting during production, speculation about their engagement began circulating, with the couple confirming the news in April of the subsequent year.
Jamie revealed to the Daily at the time: “I am engaged. I’m very happy. It’s a wonderful, wonderful time.”
Nevertheless, the couple parted ways the following year in June 2012, with Jamie subsequently linked romantically to Emily in Paris star Lily Collins on and off until 2018. Recently, it’s been reported that he’s romantically linked with YouTuber Elena Taber as of April 2025.
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Fans have taken to social media, expressing their astonishment at the intersection of Stranger Things and Harry Potter worlds, with many just discovering that Bonnie and Jamie were once engaged.
“Learning that Ginny dated Vecna was not in my 2025 to do list,” one fan joked, while another exclaimed: “BRUH Venca with Ginny.”
“Vecna and Ginny dated???” another fan questioned in disbelief.
This revelation comes as more cast members are announced for HBO’s forthcoming television adaptation of J. K. Rowling’s beloved Harry Potter book series, along with new audiobooks.
Hugh Laurie, Matthew Macfadyen, Keira Knightley and Riz Ahmed are the latest stars to join the magical franchise.
All eight Harry Potter films and all four seasons of Stranger Things are currently available on Netflix.