Harry Potter “Uncovered”

Scholastic and Bloomsbury have revealed their covers for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, J.K. Rowling’s sixth Harry Potter book. Left: Bloomsbury’s “adult edition.” Center: Bloomsbury’s cover for children, by Jason Cockcroft. Right: Scholastic’s cover, by Mary GrandPre.

According to Wizard News, Scholastic’s cover depicts Harry and Dumbledore looking into “what is undoubtedly a pensieve.” The London Times, meanwhile, applies NAMBLA-friendly language to its description of Bloomsbury’s cover: Brandishing their wands, Harry – whose Quidditch playing appears to have contributed to a muscular adolescent physique – and his bearded headmaster stand in the centre of a ring of magical flame.

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