Maggie Smith recalls most bizarre Harry Potter question she was asked in resurfaced clip

A clip of Dame Maggie Smith recalling one of the most bizarre questions she was asked about Harry Potter has resurfaced after her death.

Tributes are pouring in after her death was announced on Friday (27 September) by her sons Toby Stephens and Chris Larkin, who said: “It is with great sadness we have to announce the death of Dame Maggie Smith. She passed away peacefully in hospital early this morning.

"An intensely private person, she was with friends and family at the end. She leaves two sons and five loving grandchildren who are devastated by the loss of their extraordinary mother and grandmother."

Following her death, fans have been resharing a clip in which Dame Maggie recalls her response to a child who asked if she really turned into a cat in Harry Potter.