The Harry Potter star accepted her prize for British Artist of the Year at the Britannia Awards and spoke about the death of her hamster, Millie, on the set of the first Harry Potter event.

She then proceeded to dedicate her award to the late, great Millie, a rodent.

“I’m especially honoured to be receiving this award… er… from the Bafta… LA… because the British film industry hasn’t just been a workplace for me, it’s been the place I’ve grown up, it’s been a surrogate family, really. And a sweet but slightly morbid example of this, is when on the first Harry Potter film, my on-set hamster, Millie, had a heart attack and didn’t quite make it… So the set decorators built a small, mahogany-sized hamster coffin. And it had a velvet lining and a silver plaque on the front which had Millie’s name engraved on it.

Anyway, what I’m trying to say is, you’re all very special to me, and your vote of confidence means a lot. And I take it as such a great honour that you’re giving me this award tonight. Erm … I mean business. Thank you very, very much, and rest in peace, Millie. This one’s for you.”