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Miriam Margolyes has enraged adult Harry Potter fans by claiming they should be 'over' the book by now as it is 'for children'.

The 82-year-old actress and national treasure played Professor Sprout in the acclaimed film series, based on J.K. Rowling's books.

Despite insisting it was 'wonderful' and she was 'very grateful' to the franchise, the BAFTA award-winning actress said adult fans should be 'over that' by now as it is 'for children.'

In an interview with New Zealand television network 1News, Miriam admitted: 'I worry about Harry Potter fans.

She went on: 'They should be over that by now. It was 25 years ago and it's for children. I think it's for children.