Pretty much! it's mainly commuters on the Tube who don't want to be seen reading a kids book! Also it's bought by kids who think that the "adult" version has more sex in it..
Of course his scar is still there. It just looks like a shadow. I am not sure if anyone has thought of this yet or not but my first thought upon seing the colors in the US cover was "A new day is dawning" I think it is pretty obvious from the cover that Voldythingy will be defeated. I also think it signifys a new beginning for Harry. I think this cover is telling us that Harry is going to have a chance for a new life, free of scorn, free of being hunted, free to be happy and to love Ginny, to walk in the sunshine with Ron and Hermione. I really hope I am right.
US Cover -Looks like Harry has something around his neck in a pouch. Maybe a horcrux? Also, it appears in the full-res cover that Harry is summoning his firebolt as Voldemort is reaching towards him. I don't see any wands. Is Voldemort trying to get what's around Harry's neck, or keep him from getting his broom? Some curtains are behind Voldemort (maybe where Sirius fell through?), and it appears there has been some destruction of wherever they are ( broken wood & pillars on the ground) They are inside some kind of arena, as it appears there are people watching the conflict in a row behind them. Looks like they may be in the room in the Department of Mysteries. And - is Harry's scar gone?!?UK children's cover:All those jewels - are they in Gringott's? Also, it looks as though Dobby, or some house elf (Kreacher? - doubtful) is on Harry's back brandishing the sword (thought it was Ron's hand at first). Is it Gryffindor's sword? Wherever they are - they look overwhelmed by the flying jewels & gold - thought Ron would be happier in that situation.UK adult cover:Obviously Slytherin's locket - the one that is missing. Evidence points to it being at Grimmauld Place (which fits in with RAB being Regulus Black), but was it one of the items that Mudungus pinched & sold?Also - it has been confirmed that the UK version will have less pages because of font size - not because the version is shorter.
I hadn't thought of Gringots. Interesting idea. I was thinking of the Room of Requirement, where all those items: junk, jewels, treasure, books, bottles, swords, cups, lockets, etc are hidden safely away. Dobby's pretty handy at acquiring needed objects.
If that last paragraph is so, then Harry will never stop looking for those missing Horcruxes. And I really can't see a way for him to trust Snape at this point.
On the one hand, I'm really glad that the cover art was released, and I'll have plenty of time to mull over exactly what is so significant about it (or at least guess) between now and the time that I actually finish the book. On the other hand, it worries me slightly. It seems, quite honestly, a bit too /happy/ for the context of the book. There's no doubt that DH will be sad and emotional; everything that's been released so far points to something with a bittersweet end at the most. Yet the warm colours and triumphant look on Harry's face seems to contradict that information. Thus, I'm not sure what to think, exactly. Is this art just to prevent younger kids from being scared of reading the book before it begins? Is it a hint that it's really a very happy ending and everything turns out well? I don't know, and I'm sure we won't know. Otherwise, it's very interesting to compare this cover art with the British version, which is a very different scene...I don't know what comments I have on that yet, though.
I'm shocked that no one has yet noticed this. . . either that or you just haven't bothered posting it . . but hasn't anyone seen the UK Childerns Cover? Notice toward the bottom of the front cover, there is a shiny blue-colored object with a phoenix or dragon on top, i couldn't decide what it was. Anyway, if you look farther left, directly under Ron's foot, there is another shiny blue-colored object. It took me a minute or two to realize what this was. It is armor, probably a chest/back guard. On the chest guard, there is some sort of an animal, but whether it is a phoenix or snake, I'm not sure. That lead me back to the original item, which I then quickly recognized to be a helmet. Also, the jules on the helmet match those of the sword. Could this be the armor of Godric Gryffindor? That would make sense, but I could be wrong. Another thing i noticed is how the medallion on the UK adults cover (which is undoubtably Slitheren's) had the S on it. But the S looks like a two headed snake. This theme repeats itself constantly through the books. The two headed snake is shown again in the UK childrens cover, on the side flap. In an orb, there is a two headed snake. Harry and Voldemort are almost like a two headed snake, in that they have a very strong connection. I could be wrong on all this, but it's very interesting . . .
Seriously, they talk about all this in MuggleCast. If you aren't a big enough fan to listen to that, then you have no right to make assumptions. (Just kidding)
mynameiscalMar 28, 2007
Pretty much! it's mainly commuters on the Tube who don't want to be seen reading a kids book! Also it's bought by kids who think that the "adult" version has more sex in it..
quidditchmomMar 28, 2007
If you go to scholastic, they have the full cover with Voldemort in the scene. It kind of looks like a Jedi standoff.
bookmasterjmvMar 28, 2007
Awesome news! All the covers look great, but I think the British adult one is my personal favorite. :)
etandribMar 28, 2007
It is there. You just have to zoom and it looks like it is under his hair a little bit.
sybilseMar 29, 2007
Of course his scar is still there. It just looks like a shadow. I am not sure if anyone has thought of this yet or not but my first thought upon seing the colors in the US cover was "A new day is dawning" I think it is pretty obvious from the cover that Voldythingy will be defeated. I also think it signifys a new beginning for Harry. I think this cover is telling us that Harry is going to have a chance for a new life, free of scorn, free of being hunted, free to be happy and to love Ginny, to walk in the sunshine with Ron and Hermione. I really hope I am right.
tymegMar 29, 2007
US Cover -Looks like Harry has something around his neck in a pouch. Maybe a horcrux? Also, it appears in the full-res cover that Harry is summoning his firebolt as Voldemort is reaching towards him. I don't see any wands. Is Voldemort trying to get what's around Harry's neck, or keep him from getting his broom? Some curtains are behind Voldemort (maybe where Sirius fell through?), and it appears there has been some destruction of wherever they are ( broken wood & pillars on the ground) They are inside some kind of arena, as it appears there are people watching the conflict in a row behind them. Looks like they may be in the room in the Department of Mysteries. And - is Harry's scar gone?!?UK children's cover:All those jewels - are they in Gringott's? Also, it looks as though Dobby, or some house elf (Kreacher? - doubtful) is on Harry's back brandishing the sword (thought it was Ron's hand at first). Is it Gryffindor's sword? Wherever they are - they look overwhelmed by the flying jewels & gold - thought Ron would be happier in that situation.UK adult cover:Obviously Slytherin's locket - the one that is missing. Evidence points to it being at Grimmauld Place (which fits in with RAB being Regulus Black), but was it one of the items that Mudungus pinched & sold?Also - it has been confirmed that the UK version will have less pages because of font size - not because the version is shorter.
teachingrocksMar 30, 2007
I hadn't thought of Gringots. Interesting idea. I was thinking of the Room of Requirement, where all those items: junk, jewels, treasure, books, bottles, swords, cups, lockets, etc are hidden safely away. Dobby's pretty handy at acquiring needed objects.
battleonhamishMar 30, 2007
If that last paragraph is so, then Harry will never stop looking for those missing Horcruxes. And I really can't see a way for him to trust Snape at this point.
keakealaniApr 1, 2007
On the one hand, I'm really glad that the cover art was released, and I'll have plenty of time to mull over exactly what is so significant about it (or at least guess) between now and the time that I actually finish the book. On the other hand, it worries me slightly. It seems, quite honestly, a bit too /happy/ for the context of the book. There's no doubt that DH will be sad and emotional; everything that's been released so far points to something with a bittersweet end at the most. Yet the warm colours and triumphant look on Harry's face seems to contradict that information. Thus, I'm not sure what to think, exactly. Is this art just to prevent younger kids from being scared of reading the book before it begins? Is it a hint that it's really a very happy ending and everything turns out well? I don't know, and I'm sure we won't know. Otherwise, it's very interesting to compare this cover art with the British version, which is a very different scene...I don't know what comments I have on that yet, though.
silvianosheiApr 2, 2007
I really hope you are too.
phillysixers357Apr 7, 2007
I'm shocked that no one has yet noticed this. . . either that or you just haven't bothered posting it . . but hasn't anyone seen the UK Childerns Cover? Notice toward the bottom of the front cover, there is a shiny blue-colored object with a phoenix or dragon on top, i couldn't decide what it was. Anyway, if you look farther left, directly under Ron's foot, there is another shiny blue-colored object. It took me a minute or two to realize what this was. It is armor, probably a chest/back guard. On the chest guard, there is some sort of an animal, but whether it is a phoenix or snake, I'm not sure. That lead me back to the original item, which I then quickly recognized to be a helmet. Also, the jules on the helmet match those of the sword. Could this be the armor of Godric Gryffindor? That would make sense, but I could be wrong. Another thing i noticed is how the medallion on the UK adults cover (which is undoubtably Slitheren's) had the S on it. But the S looks like a two headed snake. This theme repeats itself constantly through the books. The two headed snake is shown again in the UK childrens cover, on the side flap. In an orb, there is a two headed snake. Harry and Voldemort are almost like a two headed snake, in that they have a very strong connection. I could be wrong on all this, but it's very interesting . . .
abbs866Apr 25, 2007
Seriously, they talk about all this in MuggleCast. If you aren't a big enough fan to listen to that, then you have no right to make assumptions. (Just kidding)
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