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Jul-13-2005 09:22

This is the thread that should include discussion about the content, beginning, ending, deaths (possible), and new characters in the book.

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Jul-15-2005 12:56

Bloomsbury children's books released the back cover for "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," and the following blurb:

"It is the middle of summer, but there is an unseasonal mist pressing against the windowpanes. Harry Potter is waiting nervously in his bedroom at the Dursleys' home in Privet Drive for a visit from Professor Dumbledore himself. One of the last times he saw the Headmaster was in a fierce one-to-one duel with Lord Voldemort, and Harry can't quite believe that Professor Dumbledore will appear at the Dursleys of all places. Why is the Professor coming to visit him now? What is it that cannot wait until Harry returns to Hogwarts in a few weeks' time? Harry's sixth year at Hogwarts has already got off to an unusual start, as the worlds of Muggle and magic start to intertwine..."

"Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," will be released at one minute past midnight tomorrow at bookstores across North America. The above blurb will be used for Bloomsbury's children's edition of the anticipated Harry Potter book.

Jul-17-2005 11:28

WARNING: SPOILER!!!!




Just finished the book...OMG! I just knew that jerk-o was evil the whole damn time. *grrr* I LOATHE friggin' Snape. But the book on the whole was awesome, methinks. It was certainly an enjoyable read, even if the whole half-blood prince aspect of it turned out to be kinda anti-climatic. Of course, being the impatient little imp that I am, I can't wait for book 7. Did everyone else enjoy it as well?

*cried profusely in the funeral chapter*

Jul-17-2005 15:09

I loved the book. I always thought Snape was evil, but I really hoped he wouldn't be, since Dumbledore trusted him. I couldn't help but cry a little at the end. Now I have to wait for the next one, I only hope it comes out soon.

Jul-17-2005 15:15

I think everyone is taking this at face value. There is nothing that suggests Snape is actually evil.

Jul-17-2005 16:59

After I read the last book, I definitely think he is. One, he broke Dumbledore's trust. Two, he killer "somone" important. Three, he even tried to kill the others, except Harry who he said is for Voldermort. I just figure that in order to kill, you must have something evil inside you. Why do you believe he is not evil, I am very interested, especially if I didn't notice something important.

Jul-17-2005 17:07

Well, its just the way you interpret his actions. There is no real indication that he broke Dumbledores trust. I mean its highly plausible he is evil but it would be foolish to totally discount other options.

Jul-17-2005 22:58

As much as I've never liked Snape, he's never been 'evil' before. I'm not sure what to think of him - JRK before seemed to be advocating the idea to look past appearences, and now THIS happens! Snape, I'm pretty sure, was bound by that Unbreakable Vow for the purposes of killing Malfoy. I have to wonder, though, would he have done it without the vow?

Jul-18-2005 09:56

Yes, that is true. If he hadn't helped Malfoy, he would have died. Maybe he is also afriad of death.

Jul-18-2005 11:40

Wow, I was posting way to late at night. I meant killing Dumbledore, not Malfoy!

Jul-18-2005 12:06

Out of curiosity, did anyone not like HBP? We have heard so far only likes, that is why I am curious.