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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
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Jojo
Jojo
Old Shoe

Jul-11-2005 21:18

The sixth of seven books will be released this week.


Any speculations on who the Half-Blood Prince is?


I think it may be Draco Malfoy. He is from a 'pure' family, but JK Rowling does say on her site that "none of these families is really pure - in other words, they simply cross off Muggles and Squibs off the family tree and pretend that they didn't exist." Also, "This subject (pure-bloods not being fully pure) is touched upon in 'Half-Blood Prince.'"

I think it may be a clue from JK Rowling that the Half-Blood Prince is a "pure-blood."


On the other hand, we know little about Nearly Headless Nick except of his execution and that he was some form of royalty. I believe he may be the Half-Blood Prince too, as, he could fit the 'prince' part.


Thoughts on who the Half-Blood Prince is?

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jstkdn
jstkdn
Well-Connected

Jul-12-2005 01:53

It could be that a new character is introduced?
Considering we are nearing the end, and the Weasley's were always so poor, maybe it is Ron.

Just one warning here, I think when it comes out, all stay away from spoilers. Or if someone does create a thread, to say in the title "spoiler warning." Personally I want to avoid reading on the message board anything about it, until I finished it.

I won't be getting it on the day of release, as it is an English version, i will get it a few days later.

LilRach
LilRach
Well-Connected

Jul-12-2005 04:33

I think the half-blood prince is going to be someone we know, but never suspected. Who knows, maybe it will even be Filch, the caretaker.

Mickey Sticks
Mickey Sticks

Jul-12-2005 07:01

I'll tell you on Saturday! *grin*

LilRach
LilRach
Well-Connected

Jul-12-2005 08:19

Yes, I definitely can't wait to receive my copy Saturday. I will probably be so engrossed in reading, that I won't have much time for my cases.

Colonel Shanty
Colonel Shanty

Jul-12-2005 10:05

There's a rumour speculating on a new character called a "Lionboy" or something. I already pre-ordered "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," so I can't wait to find out more! *Wishing today was Saturday, only to see that it is Tuesday* Four more days until the release . . . ohhh I'll probably be here Saturday so this could become a real discussion. Bye for now!

Thaddeus Mint
Thaddeus Mint

Jul-12-2005 10:49

I think the HBP is a new character. I'm going to get my copy as soon as they go on sale at midnight, and I intend to sit up with a very large pot of coffee until I've finished it. I'm SO excited!!!

Jojo
Jojo
Old Shoe

Jul-12-2005 12:54

JK's manager did speak of a new character that was very important to the plot. Maybe he is the HBP.

marylou
marylou

Jul-12-2005 12:58

I know JK Rowling keeps saying this book isn't as long as the last one and that disappointed me. However, when you see the film of her signing her first copy of the book it looks quite big. And funnily enough Draco is the only one she hasn't said isn't the prince. Also in some interviews she mentions that Narcissa (Draco's Mum) will be in this book more because Lucius was locked up. This might mean that the Draco theory is right. There has got to be a new Minister for Magic and I really hope Delores Umbridge gets her comeuppance. Also got to hope nobody too close to Harry dies....hasn't he lost enough?

marylou
marylou

Jul-12-2005 12:59

Sorry, I am a total HP bore. Get me on the subject I can't get off......

jstkdn
jstkdn
Well-Connected

Jul-12-2005 13:07

Son of he who must not be named? Like the illigimate child or something. :) :) :) Like prince Harry, is he the son of Charles or not. <snort>

The second question I then have, if there is a prince, then who is the king or queen?

I am wracking my brain right now, but I can barely even remember the last two books, just the highlights. Was there a king?

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