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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?

Jul-16-2005 15:40

My wife bought one in Utah and since she is flying to NY late tonight, I have to wait until tomarrow morning to even have a chance at it.

Jul-16-2005 18:04

Well I remember that "pure-blood" is technically untrue, because it was mentioned earlier. So, even if Neville was, it doesn't matter. Or it could all be a big trick:aka misnomer!

Jul-16-2005 19:34

True enough, twists and turns are expected ahead.

Did we mention Spoilers in this thread may be....well, ok as long as we're clear.

Jul-18-2005 16:30

The mail man said to me "Even though I can not see what it is inside this package, but here is your Harry Potter book. Sorry I was late, busy today."

I pretty much snatched it out of his hands, and clutched it in my arms.

Back to reading...

Jul-19-2005 12:50

I just got the new harry potter book today. I got it from the Shoprite grocery store near me. Their regular price of it was $20.99 but were selling it for $16.99 with price plus card. My mom asked if I wanted the book and I said yes so I got it. I don't have time now to read it since I have to go to work in a little bit. But later on I'll get into reading it. Or maybe Ill take it to virginia with me since this friday/saturday at midnight (either late friday night or early saturday morning whatever you view it as) im going to virginia for 2 weeks to visit my family. So maybe I'll just bring it there and read it.

Jul-21-2005 12:30

Aren't you done yet? jstkdn? Jojo? :D

Jul-24-2005 06:31

Not done yet Rockwell. I became an aunt this week, so I was out visiting every day. Now I have about 100 pages left to go.

Jul-24-2005 17:36

I had it done within 8 hours of having the book.

Aug-14-2005 04:17

I read all the other books in dutch so i'll continue doing that (especially since the names differ from the english version) but after reading this thread I can't wait till november when i can finally get my copy of the book! I hope you guys enjoyed it.

Aug-15-2005 14:37

i just finished readiing it. a month later