Thoughts About Harry Potter & The Half Blood Prince (SPOILERS)

I think something was very amiss with Dumbledore's death. Why Paralyze Harry? The only viable reason I can think of is that Harry would've fought with every last bit of his being against the death eaters, and considering how easily Snape defended himself against Harry, he probably would've lost. And Another thing... Why didn't Snape try harder to kill Harry? When Snape was defending himself, it was like shooing away an annoying fly. Surely he could've done better than that while trying to kill Harry? I'm not convinced Snape is wholeheartedly a death eater. And with how Dumbledore was preparing Harry, with the memories and all... It seems like he was planning for that moment. Like to draw out Voldemort. I don't know. This all seems rather odd to me.
 
I agree with you Mike... and to add... I think Dumbledore set up Draco to switch over from the Death Eaters to Order... I think Dumbledore was helping Snape build an aliance with Draco for when the final battle begins... Does that make sense? Maybe I'm reading too much into it... my thought was that now Draco owes Snape for taking care of Dumbledore.
 
snape did not kill harry because voldermort wants harry himself, and snape actually says that when two death eaters try and attack harry
 
Yeah, but I actually think there is more to the story than that. Do you really think that Voldermort would mind if his threat to existence was taken out, even if it wasn't by his hands? No I think that Snape saved Harry's life intentionally. I'm still holding out for Snape.
 
Yes, he says so, but he always has an answer ready...but even so, the whole scene from the moment Harry is paralysed and Draco comes in sort of seems set up...

Dumbledore, even weakened, PLEADING with Snape? I'd sooner expect him to plead 'do it, kill me, Draco can't, you have a bigger job han saving me'...And the whole thing wtih Draco suddenly being this scared and lost little boy who is in danger of losing his parents...
 
i'm not to impressed with it, and yes, i think there is a lot more to dumbledores death, but i won't speculate ahead of facts. i'm writing what i think and sealing it, until the final installment proves me correct.
 
Well we ARE all expecting Harry to win. Who Knows? Maybe Rowling will pull the same thing that Scott did with Gladiator, kill off the bad guy and the good guy in one fell swoop. Wouldn't that be something. There'd be riots in the streets and kids who need counseling for Harry's death everywhere.
 
It would be a good way of stopping any possible lame spin-offs and sequels, though...

Then again, as Gladiator 2 has been announced, with a new character, anything's possible...

Princess Ivy, I'm thinking of doing the same thing...vaguely plotting out my own idea of the story and hiding it somewhere until the last one comes out...:D
 
Absolute heart ache....

Dumbledore was too powerful to survive, he had to die to allow Harry to mature into the wizard he is going to be.

Well JK said that she is only making seven books which is a shame because I thought the series and the world of Harry Potter could really be explored through an adult wizards life. With the bairns getting various jobs and becoming the new order. It would have been better in time if Harry fought Voldermort man to man on level ground - perhaps Harry as an auror (sp). Of course you must remember that this is a story for children and though the story has a natural increase in maturity I suppose there has to be a point that this will stop.

I personally think that JK will ruin the series by killing it dead in the seventh book. The series has finally been undone by its initial target audience.

PS I think that they will both die.
 
i've not long finished the book after finally getting to read it :D



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I did feel real upset about Dumbledore. I wanted to see him standing next to Harry at the finally battle with Voldermot. I really liked that old man :(, and it's every so sad to see him go.

I agree with some of the comments that it was strange to split Harry and Ginny up. Though I do wonder if she will get back on board in the next book, especially as Ron wont be shying away from the action. So there is an opening there were she can get close to Harry.

I have to admit I thought this was much more enjoyable that the 5th book. Rowling managed to pepper the detailed sections with amusing scenes, or some other tidbit that kept your interest. This was much better done, and helps avoid those slow boring parts that I felt spoiled the 5th book.

Not sure how i feel about Snape. I've never felt he's been totally trustworthy through the books, so in some ways I'm not surprised he did the terrible deed and killed Dumbledore. I personally would like to see him eaten by some nasty :) I'd get a nice sense of satisfaction from seeing him suffer.

I enjoyed learning more about Voldermot but did miss his presence in the book. Would have liked to see the character flexing his evil muscles in the book.

Overall I really enjoyed this book and do hope we dont have to wait years for the final one :(

My hubby asked what I was going to do now that I've read it. That's probably because i spent all day yesterday trying to get it finished :D
 
As I can see, I'm late for spoiling the book.

I thought the 1st chapter was funny. After all the Prime Minister had to learn about the activities of the Minister for Magic. :D

I was glad to find out about the young Tom Riddle and how he transforms himself in Voldemort. And finally see the Death Eaters identified and in action. It's true we didn't have Voldemort acting this volume, but I believe all # 6 was a back stage preparing for the final battle, both for Harry and Voldemort. Something bothers me. How come Snape has no difficulty to fight against Harry and Voldemort was almost killed trying to kill him when only a baby ?

I believe the separation between Harry and Ginny was stupid. Remember what Dumbledore told Harry about love ?

I have no pitty for Draco. All his previous behaviour prepared him for joining his Master. Big mouth, but a coward inside.

I always suspected Snape for a double spy. I hope he'll be punished in consequence.

I'm sad for Dumbledore's death. But don't forget his portrait was added in his office and still can talk to the others.

Now the big question is who can be R.A.B. and where are the rest of Horcruxes ? I believe Harry needs to identify these initials if he wants to fight against Voldermort as a mortal. That person sacrified volunterely only to help Harry in his final battle.

Well, I suppose we have to be patient for the next volume. :p
 
Now the big question is who can be R.A.B. and where are the rest of Horcruxes ? I believe Harry needs to identify these initials if he wants to fight against Voldermort as a mortal. That person sacrified volunterely only to help Harry in his final battle.
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I threw this idea at a friend of mine and she merely laughed her head off... so I expect nothing less than the same from you guys...
What if one of the horcruxes was the scar on Harry's forehead?
It's just a thought, don't laugh too hard at me...
 
I don't think it's possible. The purpose of a horcrux is to save a part of the soul of a witch, a way to keep himself immortal. Voldemort almost died that night and he surely didn't expect that reaction from a baby. Actually, if I think well, he really died that night. And his return is due to a horcrux. Hmm...

My 2c. :)
 
Holy crap Alia. That's Genius. I think it could be possible. It would make the prophecy true in the worst sense. But if that's the case, then Harry would have to destroy his head and someone else would have to kill Voldemort. It would be very interesting to see if that was the case.
 
I was actually post this comment the other day but could not be bothered. The last Horcrux is definitely Harry. Voldermort died after attacking Harry and imparted some of himself into Harry. I am taking this as obvious fact.

R.A.B is definitely Amelia Bones - she has a an unused first name or title. I am also taking this as a point of fact. I immediately assumed it was Ms Bones.
 
NSMike said:
Holy crap Alia. That's Genius. I think it could be possible. It would make the prophecy true in the worst sense. But if that's the case, then Harry would have to destroy his head and someone else would have to kill Voldemort. It would be very interesting to see if that was the case.
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Not destroy his head, but the scar...
My thoughts were simple, Voldy and Harry are linked... through the scar... which was created on the night Harry became an orphan... why not, when he was killed, set a horcrux on the boy in final attempt to save his life.

Like I said my friends laugh at me...

Edit: Hey Lacy... great minds like alike, don't they? ;)
 
Well... it's not a popular idea, I see... but if you think about it, it'll grow on you. ;)

Anyhoo, aren't we dealing with Magic? Couldn't Hermoine think of a spell and fix the scar, lift the scar, kill the horcrux without hurting Harry? There's a thousand different ideas...
 
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