Illustrator info? [was: Re: Where is Pettigrew?]

[ghinghapuss]

No: HPFGUIDX 91911

> Heather wrote:  
> I think that there is a huge clue on the bonus jacket art for the 
> special boxed American edition.  There is clearly a rat hiding in 
>the grass out side GP.  Many have suspected that animal are able to 
> perceive magically hidden places and people.  Is it possible that 
>  PP is in fact spying on the Order through out the book
 
> Susan wrote:
>  <snip>  Mary GrandPre as the illustrator of the box cover art, 
then she most definitely *DID* read the book in advance of 
illustrating it. <snip>


Mandy here:
I think as the special edition with the extra cover art, came out 
after the initial June 21st publication, it could very well be a big 
clue to the plot of the next 2 books.

But even if Mary did read the book, she still read the same book we 
did, and we haven't been able to come up with any concrete evidence 
that Peter is hiding anywhere and spying on the order.  

So do you think Mary has some inside knowledge from JKR herself and 
that the picture is a clue dropped for us to enjoy?  It does seem to 
me like something JKR would do. Especially as she knows just how 
much we all enjoy grilling her for clues.

Mandy, who believe JKR to have the sense of humor to drop a clue 
like that.