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Sixth Harry Potter film premieres in London

Last updated on: July 8, 2009 
Rupert Grint, Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince premiered at London's Leicester Square on July 7. Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint, who play Harry and Ron respectively, got drenched as they made their way to the premiere.

Grint, incidentally, has just recovered from a bout of swine flu.

Emma Watson, who plays Hermione, looked gorgeous in a low-necked outfit.

Sixth Harry Potter film premieres in London

Last updated on: July 8, 2009 
J K Rowling

J K Rowling, author of the best-selling series, signed autographs for fans, who were waiting from the night before to catch a glimpse.

Sixth Harry Potter film premieres in London

Last updated on: July 8, 2009 
Bonnie Wright

Bonnie Wright, who plays the love of Harry's life Ginny, strikes a pose.

All the actors had worn white ribbons in memory of cast member Rob Knox, who was stabbed to death last year.

Sixth Harry Potter film premieres in London

Last updated on: July 8, 2009 
Robbie Coltrane
Robbie Coltrane, who plays the lovable Hagrid, gets into the spirit of things.

Sixth Harry Potter film premieres in London

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Helena Bonham Carter

Helena Bonham Carter, who plays the evil Bellatrix, arrives for the premiere.

Sixth Harry Potter film premieres in London

Last updated on: July 8, 2009 
Fans in costumes pose before the screening of the world's first premiere of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince in Tokyo
Meanwhile, fans all over the world are eagerly awaiting the film that opens on July 15.