AceShowbiz - Jessie Cave, who portrayed Lavender Brown in the "Harry Potter" films, has publicly defended the franchise against recent comments made by co-star Miriam Margolyes. During an interview, Margolyes expressed her belief that adult fans of the series should have "moved on" by now, prompting Cave to voice her disapproval.

Speaking at Dream It Con, Cave expressed her disappointment with Margolyes' remarks: "It's such a shame that that happened. You know how she is, she's just a bit funny. And I think she didn't mean for it to be taken like that, I hope. ... I really don't like that she said that."

Cave emphasized that the "Harry Potter" fan base remains strong despite the passage of time, "It's aged and is still bonded through [it], and it's passed on to younger people and younger generations, and that's what's so amazing." She suggested that Margolyes may not fully understand this enduring connection.

Previously, Margolyes had expressed surprise that adult fans still bring up "Harry Potter" during her Cameo requests, saying, "I worry about Harry Potter fans because they should be over that by now." She also questioned the wisdom of having a Harry Potter-themed wedding, jokingly saying, "I can't even think about it."

In contrast, Cave has spoken positively about her experience on the "Harry Potter" films, despite her own struggles with body image issues. She has expressed her support for fans of the franchise and believes that they should not be judged for their continued enthusiasm.

While Cave and Margolyes hold differing views on the relevance of "Harry Potter" to adult audiences, the fandom continues to grow and connect generations through its captivating stories and memorable characters.