Father, Brother Threaten to Kill Harry Potter Actress

The father and brother of Afshan Azad have been charged with allegedly attacking and threatening to kill her over her new boyfriend, reports the Daily Star. The 23-year-old British actress, who comes from a strict Muslim family, has appeared in four Harry Potter films as Padma Patil, a character who briefly dated the young wizard. Her father, 54, and brother, 28, were charged with making death threats; her brother is also charged with assault resulting in bodily harm.

They were released on bail on the condition that they make no contact with Azad. The incident reportedly happened May 21. Read the full article. (More Harry Potter stories.)