Harry Potter star Emma Watson has shed her schoolgirl image by posing in an upmarket advertising campaign for a British fashion house.

The 19-year-old actress has been unveiled as the new face of Burberry, following in the footsteps of Kate Moss and Rachel Weisz. The announcement comes after months of rumors she was set to sign for rival design house Chanel.

The star, who plays Hermione Granger in the hit wizard films, is seen showing off a new grown-up look, posing in a series of sophisticated shots by legendary photographer Mario Testino.

Burberry's creative director, Christopher Bailey, says, "Having known and admired the lovely Emma Watson for quite some time, she was the obvious choice for this campaign. Emma has a classic beauty, a great character and a modern edge. Her charm, intellect and brilliant sense of fun made the whole shoot feel like a picnic on the Thames."

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