Harry Potter star Tom Felton recalls harrowing rehab escape

When a stranger posed a question to Tom Felton, he was a long distance from Hogwarts and it would permanently alter his life.

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In his book "Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard," the actor, now 36, remembers.

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One night he tried to walk the miles to a pub he frequented in West Hollywood, California.

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Along the way, Felton entered a gas station while wearing shabby clothing and denying his drunkenness.

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The instant solution was clear. Felton gained notoriety when, at age 13, he was cast as Draco Malfoy in the "Harry Potter" movies.

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He is a model for toys. For Halloween, kids all across the world dress as him.

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Speaking over Zoom from London and with a "Platform 9 3/4" sign and several potted plants in the background,

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Felton claims he never intended to write his book, which was motivated by the anecdotes he had jotted down over the years.

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Felton also acknowledges that he had no intention of disclosing the terrifying details of his escape from rehab until a close friend from the wizarding community persuaded him to do so.

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According to Felton, "Emma (Watson) was a tremendous force of encouragement to say, "This will resonate with people."

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