Why DOES Emma Watson need an armed guard? Gun-toting woman cop goes undercover as a student as Harry Potter star graduates from Brown University

British actress Emma Watson graduated from Brown University on Sunday
She was flanked by an armed policewoman who wore a traditional cap and gown to blend in with the other 2,000 graduates
Her mother Jacqueline Luesby was in attendance
Emma earned a degree in English literature after six years
She spent part of her degree studying at Oxford University and also juggled her film career

Emma Watson was accompanied by an undercover armed police guard as she graduated from Brown University on Sunday.

The British actress, best known for playing Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter movies, was among the 2,000 graduates receiving degrees from the educational facility in Rhode Island, and she had extra security with her to ensure her safety.

The star was joined by a policewoman who wore a pink shirt and blue jeans, which her police badge was attached to, but she later blended in with the graduates by wearing a traditional cap and gown.

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Protection: Emma Watson (centre) was accompanied by an undercover armed police guard (left) as she graduated from Brown University on Sunday

Extra security: The policewoman (left) wore a pink shirt and blue jeans, which her police badge was attached to, but she later blended in with the graduates by changing into a traditional cap and gown

She was seen walking alongside Emma, who was also dressed in similar attire.

As well as her additional security, the star was joined by her mother Jacqueline Luesby for the day of celebration.

Emma graduated with a bachelor's degree in English literature from the Ivy League university in Rhode Island.

Emma Watson collects her degree on stage at Brown

Looking on: The guard sat to Emma's right during the ceremony, while the star's mother Jacqueline Luesby sat to her left

Undercover: The policewoman looked just like a normal graduate in the traditional cap and gown

Proud: Emma's mother looked to be thoroughly enjoying the ceremony in Rhode Island

Graduation day: The guard kept a watchful eye on Emma's whereabouts as they strolled around the educational facility

Here she comes: The British actress, best known as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter movies, was among the 2,000 graduates receiving degrees from Brown University on Sunday

All smiles: Emma wore a slick of pillar box lipstick for the day which accentuated her beaming smile

The 24-year-old started at Brown in 2009, the same year she was named the highest-grossing actress of the decade by the Guinness Book of World Records.

Watson told the Sunday Times that she was initially concerned how she would be accepted by her peers.

'On the first day, I walked into the canteen and everyone went completely silent and turned to look at me,' she said. 'I had to say to myself, "It's okay, you can do this. You just have to take a deep breath and gather your courage."'

Eventually though, with no help from the paparazzi who shadowed her, Watson managed to create for herself a relatively normal college life.

Star appeal: The star enjoyed a laugh and a joke with her fellow graduates during the ceremony

Special day: The actress graduated from Brown University in Rhode Island on Sunday

Long time coming: The 24-year-old started at Brown in 2009, the same year she was named the highest-grossing actress of the decade by the Guinness Book of World Records

What now? Emma will continue building on her flourishing film career having graduated from Brown University

Watson had a busy film career during her time as a student, releasing both parts of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, This is the End, and the recent Biblical epic Noah

Clever girl: Emma graduated with a bachelor's degree in English literature from the Ivy League university in Rhode Island

My moment: Emma joined her peers at the graduation in Rhode Island on Sunday

Brunette locks: When Emma wasn't wearing her cap, the star's tresses had a mind of their own

Home soil: Emma spent part of her degree studying in her native Britain at Oxford University

'I've never even been asked for an autograph on campus,' she told US Weekly in 2013. 'I threw a party for nearly 100 students and not a single person put a photo on Facebook.'

She spent part of her degree studying in her native Britain at Oxford University.

Big day: Watson, accustomed to treading red carpets, will today be one of 2,000 students walking across the podium to receive her degree in English literature from Brown

Happy day: Emma Watson flashes a million-dollar smile the moment she officially graduates from Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island

Actress: This March 26, 2014 file photo shows actress Emma Watson at the premiere of 'Noah,' in New York

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Why DOES Emma Watson need an armed guard? Gun-toting woman cop goes undercover as a student as Harry Potter star graduates from Brown University

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