Rupert Grint, a POTTER star who plays 'Ron Weasley,' has contracted the swine flu--only days before film debuts in London!

His publicist said Grint will leave the spotlight for a few days due to the 'mild' case of the flu// E!ONLINE confirms that he's off and that his doctor stated Grint was no longer contagious.

BBC reporting that Grint is eager to go to the premiere of the film.. His publicist stating, "He has now recovered and is looking forward to joining his fellow cast members" ..

The Half Blood Prince..

Who will sit next to Grint..?