3/20/2007

Amidst rumors of her quitting the *Harry Potter* movies, Warner Bros. remains optimistic about the return of Emma Watson for the remaining movies, reports the *Chicago Tribune*.  
  
"We're extremely confident that Emma will be back for films six and seven," said a spokesperson for Warner Bros.  
  
Rumors had been flourishing regarding Watson's weariness of her role as Hermione Granger.  
  
Daniel Radcliffe, who plays Harry Potter, recently signed a contract to continue playing Harry in the final two films. Filming is expected to commence within the next few months.