Matthew Lewis delights Harry Potter fans as he teases co-star Tom Felton over ageing

Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Actor Matthew Lewis has lightly mocked his Harry Potter co-star Tom Felton over ageing, much to the delight of their dedicated fans. In the Harry Potter film series, the nervous Neville Longbottom, played by Lewis, is frequently derided by the conniving Draco Malfoy, portrayed by Felton. The 32-year-old shared the photograph on Instagram, alongside the sardonic caption: “Ageing’s a bitch.” Lewis, who is good friends with Felton in real life, was quick to pipe up with a mischievous reply, writing: “Speak for yourself lad!” The 30-year-old’s comment has garnered more than 20,000 likes, with several Instagram users making the assumption that he was referencing the fact that he “Neville Longbottomed”. open image in gallery Comment left by Matthew Lewis on Tom Felton’s Instagram post A few years ago the phrase “to Neville Longbottom” - meaning that someone has become more attractive as they have matured in adulthood - entered popular usage online, inspired by Lewis.