WELL LOOK, IT would bring a tear to a glass eye.
Earlier this week, Matthew Lewis, best known for playing Neville Longbottom in the Harry Potter franchise, made an appeal on Twitter after he and his wallet became separated in East London.
In the post, he pleaded with whoever was now in possession of it to make use of the address on his driving license and return the small piece of metal engraved with a love note from his wife.
Yo, if you stole my wallet in East London yesterday or even if you just found it: it’s yours, keep it, have the money, the cards, the lot. But the note from my wife engraved on a piece of metal, if you can post that to the address on the driving licence I’d call it evens. Please?
— Matthew Lewis (@Mattdavelewis) January 22, 2019
Of the wallet and its other contents, he simply wrote: “Keep it, have the money, the cards, the lot.”
And after three days, 7,000 retweets and 24,000 likes, the wallet is back in Matthew’s hands.
Earlier today, the 29-year-old actor posted a poignant message on Twitter, thanking everyone involved with ensuring its safe return.
Wow. You guys are dope. Really humbled by this response. That got more pick up than any of my Brexit material. And guess what I have? My wallet! I did not expect that to happen. I owe you all a debt of gratitude and can’t thank you all enough. You’re amazing. This is a good day.
— Matthew Lewis (@Mattdavelewis) January 25, 2019
I did not expect that to happen. I owe you all a debt of gratitude and can’t thank you all enough. You’re amazing. This is a good day.
Matthew’s Twitter followers were quick to point out that – every now and again – the power of social media can be harnessed in positive ways.
Yes @Mattdavelewis very pleased to hear and this is the power and good side of social media. Fantastic news!!
— Matt LaCourse (@Mattlacourse26) January 25, 2019
Oh I’m so happy! You must be so relieved! #poweroftwitter
— molly brooks (@mollybrooks1) January 25, 2019
Yes!!! The power of social media !! And I missed your #brexit material.
— Sam (@SamHPTwi89) January 25, 2019
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