If Emma Watson exits 'Potter,' one of these girls could be Hermione
Emma Watson
Age: 16
When we heard that Emma, who's played adorable witch Hermione Granger in all the 'Harry Potter' films, might not return after 'Order of the Phoenix,' we were crushed. But once we got done sobbing, we couldn't help speculating who might be cast in her place. It's an impossible task, we know -- but we're all about the impossible.
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Katie Boland
Age: 18
Credits: 'Away From Her,' 'Jumper'
Why Her? One of Canada's most promising teen actresses, Boland is known for movie-of-the-week roles like Shania Twain's little sis in 'Shania' and the main accuser in 'Salem Witch Trials.' With her witch expertise and expressive baby browns, she'd make one Hogwarts-worthy Hermione.
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Sarah Bolger
Age: 15
Credits: 'In America,' 'Alex Rider: Stormbreaker'
Why Her? She's Irish, and with her talent, we're certain she could do Hermione's English accent flawlessly. She and younger sis Emma were a dream team in Jim Sheridan's semiautobiographical 'In America.' We'd sure like to see this up-and-comer 'In Hogwarts.'
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Emily Browning
Age: 18
Credits: 'Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events'
Why Her? In the disappointing 'Lemony,' Emily shone. We think she should put her talents to better use -- like, say, in a GOOD adaptation of a hugely popular young-adult book series. Now, where would one find that? Oh, yes, 'Potter' fits the bill quite nicely.
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Rachel Hurd-Wood
Age: 16
Credits: 'Peter Pan,' 'An American Haunting'
Why Her? She's flown through the air as Wendy Darling in 'Peter Pan' and been tormented by an ominous spirit in 'An American Haunting.' Hmm, flying, sorcery, impish good looks, AND she's a Brit ... get her agent on the phone!
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Brie Larson
Age: 16 (turns 17 on Oct. 1)
Credits: 'Hoot,' 'Sleepover'
Why Her? In 'Hoot,' she's a tough, soccer-playing girl who saves the owls from the bulldozer; it's just the right blend of spunk and smarts that Hermione needs. Plus, Larson's a singer, too -- so if the producers decide to turn 'Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince' into a musical, they're all set.
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Joanna "JoJo" Levesque
Age: 15
Credits: 'Aquamarine,' 'RV,' the pop charts
Why Her? She's got elegance and innocence, and after holding her own opposite the madcap improv of Robin Williams, anything is possible. And besides, with a name like JoJo, she's destined for massive fame.
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Ellen Page
Name: Ellen Page
Age: 19
Credits: 'X-Men: The Last Stand,' 'Hard Candy'
Why Her? Like Hermione, Page looks like a cute, delicate waif. But her turns as a mutant in 'X-Men' and "surgically" gifted teen in 'Hard Candy' prove she's capable of giving bad guys a beat-down (or a snip-down) if the need arises.
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Danielle Panabaker
Age: 19
Credits: 'Sky High,' 'Yours, Mine and Ours,' 'Empire Falls'
Why Her? In 'Sky High,' she was a teen who went to a school for kids with special powers. Wait a minute. Where have we heard that storyline before? Oh, right. See, she'd fit right in at Hogwarts. Plus, she's cute as a button. Ron would fall head over heels at first sight.
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Anna Popplewell
Age: 18
Credits: 'The Chronicles of Narnia'
Why Her? She's British (and for author Rowling, that's a BIGGIE), and she's proved her mettle in a CGI-heavy action-adventure. Of course, she's committed to filming the 'Narnia' sequel 'Prince Caspian,' so she likely won't be available. But we're not real casting agents. We're dreamers.
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Emma Roberts
Age: 15
Credits: 'Aquamarine,' the upcoming 'Nancy Drew'
Why Her? She plays a cute but nerdy teen in her Nickelodeon show 'Unfabulous,' so she knows the Hermione territory. And her aunt is Julia Roberts, so she knows the worldwide-mega-
superstar territory that would come with joining the 'Potter' cast.
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Alia Shawkat
Name: Alia Shawkat
Age: 17
Credits: 'Arrested Development,' 'Rebound'
Why Her? One of the funniest young actresses around, Shawkat imbues her 'Arrested' character Maeby with both an air of naiveté and wisdom well beyond her years. Sound like a budding young witch we know?
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Alexa Vega
Age: 18
Credits: The 'Spy Kids' movies, 'Sleepover'
Why Her? She's worked with Robert Rodriguez three times; we think she'll know her way around a magical world. Plus, she's no shrinking violet -- all the better to spar with Draco Malfoy and his ilk. Let 'em just TRY to call her a Mudblood.
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Evan Rachel Wood
Age: 19
Credits: 'Thirteen,' 'The Upside of Anger,' 'Running With Scissors'
Why Her? We've loved her since she played soulful tween Jessie on TV's 'Once and Again,' and she wowed us again as a girl on the brink in 'Thirteen.' She's on our short list of most promising young actresses; no doubt her Hermione would be award-worthy, too.
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Lindsay Lohan
Age: 20
Credits: 'Freaky Friday,' 'Mean Girls,' 'Prairie Home Companion'
Why Her? Because casting unknowns is so 2001. Why not go the opposite route? Lohan proved she could do the accent as a, ahem, more developed Hermione in a hilarious 'SNL' send-up. It's clear she wants it. And be honest: You want it, too.
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Hermione, Part Two?
We know you can't bear to think of anyone but Emma Watson as Hermione. We can't either. But if she does leave, which young actress would be YOUR choice to take on the role?
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