The cover of J.K. Rowling's first Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, is a whimsical and enchanting illustration that immediately captures the imagination. Designed by Mary GrandPré, the cover features a young Harry Potter standing in front of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, with a magical golden snitch flying above him. The cover perfectly sets the tone for the magical adventures that await readers within the pages of the book.