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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Book 6)
by J.K. Rowling

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 rating: 5 of 5 stars Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling is one amazing book. I was slightly pissed that it was only 652 pgs and the last book was over 800 pgs. I guess I'll have to get over it. I did hear that she has already begun writing Book 7. The book was fantastic. The way that the beginning starts with a character that isn't Harry, which I believe hasn't happened since Book 1, and then Chapter 2, yummy. Plus does anyone remember that in Book 3 Dumbledore tells Harry that because he saved Wormtail's life even though he escaped and went back to Lord Voldemort that now Wormtail is indebt to him... do you think that she will bring that up in book 7? Anyhow, I loved Chapter 2. Who else knew that Snape was guilty from day 1... you know, deep down. But when Snape says that Dumbledore's weakness is that he has to believe that everyone has good in them... oooo that was so great, and then J.K. doesn't really feature him throughout the whole book. I did notice that there is a loss of presence from Hagrid, Snape as I mentioned earlier, other teachers. Of course Rowling does this. Ron, Harry and Hermione are getting older it is a natural age progression for them to have seperated themselves from the adults that they have previously looked up to so much. Everyone is just in the background. Mainly it was just Harry and his friends and then Dumbledore... which is why the ending is such a shocker, you get close to good ol' Albus and then Snape shows his true colors, finally. The beginning is so great because from straight off Harry and Dumbledore are much more involved with eachother and you get to really see the funky sweet bizarre and brave person that Albus is. If you are an avid Harry Potter fan than you know that we have seen a glimpse of this quirky brilliant man in past books, the passwords to his office alone, not many wizards keep up on names of candy in the Muggle community, at least that is what I am guessing. So Dumbledore died... well in retrospect it makes sense. But I must say that at first it wrecked me and I'm still sad. Yup, I cried like a baby for most of the end of the book.
 Everything about Lord Voldemort is fascinating. The character is so richly evil. The past, the detail, so yummy, I ate it up. Delectable (I like food and I have the munchies. ) He isn't featured either, just indirectly. Lord Voldemort never makes a present personal appearance. Just the possibility of it though. One of my favorite scenes is when he comes back to Hogwarts to speak with Dumbledore so he can get the Defense Against the Dark Arts job, and then we find out that there hasn't been a teacher in that position for over a year since he turned him down. GREAT INFO. The Horcruxes were amazing also... so cool. Great imagination she has (Yoda talk).
 The new Professor for Potions, Slughorn, great character. Also a good twist. So that Harry could take Potions and become an Auror. LOVE Albus Dumbledore. The first Potions class that they have when they smell the Love Potion and Harry smells that smell I knew that it was Ginny. I'm surprised that after they get together he ends it for her safety, freaking over protective males, and predictable. I admire her character for not fighting with him about it, and allowing it. I love Ron and Hermione. Of course they go with him, what would book 7 be like if the 3 of them weren't together? AWFUL... plus the two of them have to fall in love. No Duh. 
 The two of them throughout the whole book are hilarious. Secretly in love with eachother, and it is possible that Ron isn't entirely aware of his feelings for her. So funny with Lavender Brown... what a skank. Totally annoying as a girlfriend too. It is great that Harry takes Luna Lovegood to the Slug Club Party but the best part of that whole scene is Hermione running away from that doof McLaggen with messed up hair because he pinned her under the mistletoe. Neville isn't really featured either. The book is so interesting. SO GOOD. Really well done. I laughed out loud a lot. 
 I want some Felix Felicis. Sounds GREAT.
 
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recommended for: EVERYONE!

** spoiler alert ** Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling is one amazing book. I was slightly pissed that it was only 652 pgs and the last book was over 800 pgs. I guess I'll have to get over it. I did hear that she has already begun writing Book 7. The book was fantastic. The way that the beginning starts with a character that isn't Harry, which I believe hasn't happened since Book 1, and then Chapter 2, yummy. Plus does anyone remember that in Book 3 Dumbledore tells Harry that because he saved Wormtail's life even though he escaped and went back to Lord Voldemort that now Wormtail is indebt to him... do you think that she will bring that up in book 7? Anyhow, I loved Chapter 2. Who else knew that Snape was guilty from day 1... you know, deep down. But when Snape says that Dumbledore's weakness is that he has to believe that everyone has good in them... oooo that was so great, and then J.K. doesn't really feature him throughout the whole book. I did notice that there i...more Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling is one amazing book. I was slightly pissed that it was only 652 pgs and the last book was over 800 pgs. I guess I'll have to get over it. I did hear that she has already begun writing Book 7. The book was fantastic. The way that the beginning starts with a character that isn't Harry, which I believe hasn't happened since Book 1, and then Chapter 2, yummy. Plus does anyone remember that in Book 3 Dumbledore tells Harry that because he saved Wormtail's life even though he escaped and went back to Lord Voldemort that now Wormtail is indebt to him... do you think that she will bring that up in book 7? Anyhow, I loved Chapter 2. Who else knew that Snape was guilty from day 1... you know, deep down. But when Snape says that Dumbledore's weakness is that he has to believe that everyone has good in them... oooo that was so great, and then J.K. doesn't really feature him throughout the whole book. I did notice that there is a loss of presence from Hagrid, Snape as I mentioned earlier, other teachers. Of course Rowling does this. Ron, Harry and Hermione are getting older it is a natural age progression for them to have seperated themselves from the adults that they have previously looked up to so much. Everyone is just in the background. Mainly it was just Harry and his friends and then Dumbledore... which is why the ending is such a shocker, you get close to good ol' Albus and then Snape shows his true colors, finally. The beginning is so great because from straight off Harry and Dumbledore are much more involved with eachother and you get to really see the funky sweet bizarre and brave person that Albus is. If you are an avid Harry Potter fan than you know that we have seen a glimpse of this quirky brilliant man in past books, the passwords to his office alone, not many wizards keep up on names of candy in the Muggle community, at least that is what I am guessing. So Dumbledore died... well in retrospect it makes sense. But I must say that at first it wrecked me and I'm still sad. Yup, I cried like a baby for most of the end of the book.
Everything about Lord Voldemort is fascinating. The character is so richly evil. The past, the detail, so yummy, I ate it up. Delectable (I like food and I have the munchies. ) He isn't featured either, just indirectly. Lord Voldemort never makes a present personal appearance. Just the possibility of it though. One of my favorite scenes is when he comes back to Hogwarts to speak with Dumbledore so he can get the Defense Against the Dark Arts job, and then we find out that there hasn't been a teacher in that position for over a year since he turned him down. GREAT INFO. The Horcruxes were amazing also... so cool. Great imagination she has (Yoda talk).
The new Professor for Potions, Slughorn, great character. Also a good twist. So that Harry could take Potions and become an Auror. LOVE Albus Dumbledore. The first Potions class that they have when they smell the Love Potion and Harry smells that smell I knew that it was Ginny. I'm surprised that after they get together he ends it for her safety, freaking over protective males, and predictable. I admire her character for not fighting with him about it, and allowing it. I love Ron and Hermione. Of course they go with him, what would book 7 be like if the 3 of them weren't together? AWFUL... plus the two of them have to fall in love. No Duh.
The two of them throughout the whole book are hilarious. Secretly in love with eachother, and it is possible that Ron isn't entirely aware of his feelings for her. So funny with Lavender Brown... what a skank. Totally annoying as a girlfriend too. It is great that Harry takes Luna Lovegood to the Slug Club Party but the best part of that whole scene is Hermione running away from that doof McLaggen with messed up hair because he pinned her under the mistletoe. Neville isn't really featured either. The book is so interesting. SO GOOD. Really well done. I laughed out loud a lot.
I want some Felix Felicis. Sounds GREAT.
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