Harry potter and the Half-Blood Prince (spoilers)

[Beldaran]

The 6th Book… Just a few thoughts about the book, what do you think about the book?

Finally got the book this afternoon, and read it, it took me about 4 ½ hours… Can’t say I loved the book, but it was definitely INTRESTING.

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Only the Lavender/Ron thing was a bit surprising, and Snape becoming the defence teacher, instead of staying as the potions teacher.

The best thing about the book was that we finally got to know a lot more about Riddle and his past. And that he definitely is a descendant of Salazar Slytherin. Can’t stop wondering if Harry is the “heir” of Gryffindor, I mean his parents lived at godric’s hollow and he could use the sword of Gryffindor. I really wonder if the sword will play a part in the final book.

The Quidditch team and Harry’s Malfoy stalking took a lot of space in the book, I personally would have liked a bit more plot. I mean Harry going on about Malfoy and Snape isn’t so intresting is it?

I wonder if AD knew his time was up? And what will Harry do in the future, who will train him after Dumbledore is gone. Not that Harry recieved a lot of magical training or any other kind of special training, except for a better insight to the life of Tom Riddle.

The Half-Blood Prince, I really like the idea of Snape being the “prince”, despite his obvious betrayal, I wonder what will happen to him next. And what will happen to young Mr. Malfoy? Is he really going to stay with the DE’s? Or will Voldemort find him to be too weak?

Also wonder if the House-Elves will play a important part later on, I mean they have always played some part in the books. First Dobby, then Winky and now Kreacher. That Kreacher actually became Harry’s elf was somewhat surprising.

The end, where Harry “dumps” Ginny “to keep her safe”, was so clichéd after reading so many fanfics. But honestly does Harry really believe Voldemort doesn’t know how close Harry is to the Weasleys, It’s not like dumping her will keep her so much safer.

I really think Harry should have spoken a few words at AD’s funeral and he should do something more about the Ministry’s proposals.

One really good thing about the book was Tonks and Lupin getting together, the last Marauder really deserves some happiness. We can only hope they both will survive! (Yup, Die-hard fan of Tonks/Lupin)

hmm… Also really would have wanted to read more Prime Minister & Fudge scenes!


as I said these are just a few random thoughts about the book...

[Silver]

The Lavender and Ron thing was a bit surprising. I wonder if Hermione still is with Krum?

The memories about young Tom Riddle were interesting, but I kind of missed the magic in the book. It was their N.E.W.T year and I would have liked to know how Harry would have done in the potions test.

The best thing in the book was what was said last, and now i don't mean what Harry said to Ginny. It will be interesting to see what will happen in the next book when Harry is not going to return to school. Or at least he said that he wouldn't.

Snape deserves a good beating, me thinks and I hope that Harry gets the chance to change a few words with him.

All in all...a very good book

[Tala]

i agree with the Snape beating. i think Regulas will play a part in the last book. JK doesn't mention characters without including them later at some point. i think that, all in all, with Draco acting like he did, that he actually wants to defeat Voldemort.

[Beldaran]

I still wonder if Snape is evil? I mean Dumbledore always said he trusted Snape, and I have a sneaky feeling that Dumbledore knew that he would die, and therefore spent his year educating Harry about Voldemort.

Yeah I heard rumours that the mysterious R.A.B would be Regulus Black, but who knows, it could be someone else.

I've been wondering why exactly the book was named "HP the halfblood prince" I mean what is so important about Snape being the "half-blood prince", any guesses?
Is he just another Voldemort in making?

Oh and Silver, the next year, the 7th year is the year when they take their N.E.W.T.'s well, actually we wouldn't know if the Hogwarts is going to be open for students next year...

[Tala]

it's said in the book, Hermione kind of explains it, that Snape's mother's maiden name was Prince. and that he's half-blood. meaning, he's half Muggle, half wizard. so, he took the half blood, meaning his wizard blood, and his mother's maiden name, Prince, and put them together: Halfblood Prince. yeah, RAB could be some one besides Regulus. and so, could he have known about his brother's fight against Voldemort, and did his bit to try and help.

[Beldaran]

Tala, I know the explanation, I just wonder what the significence is, of Snape being the Half-blood prince....

[Tala]

don't know. maybe he's bound to a double life. *shrugs*

[Dallandra]

I was quite disappointed in the book right from the beginning. The last book I read in a weekend, I had a really hard time getting started on this one. I felt like nothing really happened until the very end.

Also I thought that all the stuff that happened and all the character developments were really predictable, I had been hoping for some surprises.

The ending was the only really good thing about the book, even though the book was boring the end made at least me want to read more. Hopefully the next book will be less predictable...

[Tala]

yeah. who cried?

[Beldaran]

tala said:

yeah. who cried?

About Dumbledore or? The only thing that made me want to cry was the predictability of the book! LOL

[Tala]

dumbledore's funeral; the very last chapter.