I'm not sure why, but this one took me completely by surprise. I was expecting this installment to be mainly filler to get us to the Deathly Hallows, but so much happened here that I must have forgotten from the movie. The Half-Blood prince was considerably darker than the previous 5 books, and I just adore how this series has progressed and grown just like most of its readers have. Obviously I knew what the big reveal was prior to finishing the book due to my viewing the films before, but it didn't take away from the experience the novel had to offer. I have this nervous lump in my throat knowing that the next book is the final one, but am simultaneously excited to finally read what the films surely have left out surrounding the conclusion of the series.

2023: Jak co reread, to mój ulubieniec.

2021: Wiedziałam czego się spodziewać, a zakończenie i tak złamało mi serce.

FUCK ME MY CHEST HURTS AND MY SOUL IS CRUSHED, WHY DO I KEEP REREADING THESE BOOKS? IT'S ALL FUN AND GAMES UNTIL THIS BOOK, AND THEN IT'S A QUICK DESCENT INTO HEARTACHE AND MIND NUMBING PAIN.





RIP

Since pretty much everyone I know has read these books, I figure reviewing them is pretty pointless. But with the new book coming out in a couple of days, I have to go through them beginning to end. To make the reviews more entertaining, I will be doing them in a variety of unexpected formats. For this review, I will be writing as a power ballad.

(Intro: Piano and strings)

You were always by my side
You will always be my guide
But the road I'm on
Goes on and on
And I've left you beHIIIIIND!

(Big crunchy electric guitar)

(DUMBLEDORE!)
I will never forget the strength you showed!
(DUMBLEDORE!)
I will never forget the debt you're owed!
(DUMBLEDORE!)
And when I face the final hour
(DUMBLEDORE!)
I will call on all your power!

(Guitar solo)

There's no way back again
But if I can find a friend
To see me though
And remember you
I'll make it to the EEEENNNND!

(DUMBLEDORE!)
When I finally catch that snake in the grass
(DUMBLEDORE!)
You will be able to rest at last!
(DUMBLEDORE!)
You know he never will escape
(DUMBLEDORE!)
I'm comin' for you SNAAAAAAAAPE!!!!

(Guitar solo)

(Guitar solo with children's choir singing "Run, Snape, Run!")

(Guitar solo with fireworks)

(Drums explode)

EDITOR'S NOTE: Yes, I know, it's horrible. I'm not proud....

n  n

Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. 

There were some things I truly loved about this one. I loved how the bulk of the book, nothing crazy happened. It felt like some of the older books and I love that feeling. All the Harry and Dumbledore time we got, the memories of Voldemort’s past (which were very interesting) and of course Harry and Ginny, who I’ve shipped for a while now finally got their shot.

That’s the good. There is also a lot of sadness and despair. A very important and influential character dies. Sides are chosen. People you trust turn out to be not who they say they are (or so we think…) The last 2 hours of this 18 hour audio book broke my heart. I almost want to wait a while to do the final book, but I really want to finish these books by the end of 2016 so I better start it straight away. Wish me luck! I know I’ll need it xoxo

n  “It is the unknown we fear when we look upon death and darkness, nothing more.”n

Voldemort is out in the open. No longer trying to hide his return, he and his Death Eaters are committing atrocities left, right and centre. Once again the magical community is under threat from his tyranny and so they have to unite if there is any hope of defeating him.

Harry wants to fight as well, but as he is still a student he is limited in what he can do. But with the help of Professor Dumbledore he can learn all about the man who now calls himself Lord Voldemort. Learning about his past means learning his weaknesses.

A rumour has been circulating through the masses. That Harry will be the one to kill Voldemort in the end. Well, the rumours aren't wrong.

n  Neither can live while the other survivesn




This story is much slower paced than the others but I still enjoyed every moment. Even though they are in danger now that Voldemort and Co. are killing openly — we get to see normal life at Hogwarts for Harry. And honestly I could read another 600 page book about normal everyday Hogwarts life.

The atmosphere of this book is very different from Order of the Phoenix. Harry is more at ease now that the wizarding community believes him.

I mean yes, there were still some terrible things going on, but things are now sort of calm at Hogwarts.

The humour in this book is so great. From Slughorn, Lavender Brown and Cormac Mclaggen — this book is seriously entertaining every time.

n  “Let us step into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure.”n

Harry's lessons with Dumbledore were from my favourite scenes. And I think that's what makes the last few chapters completely GUT WRENCHING.

Fun fact: this book is the first one that ever made me cry. I vividly remember 13 year old me crying into my pillow at 2 AM.

n   Why are you worrying about YOU-KNOW-WHO, when you should be worrying about YOU-NO-POO? The constipation sensation that's gripping the nation! n

The twins. Gah! You got to love them.

Now that we are far past what I like to call "the happy era" (books 1-4), it's little moments like these that keep me from taking the book too seriously.

Yes, Draco is skulking around. Yes, Lord Voldemort evilly plotting. Yes, they still have to keep up all sorts of homework and practice....BUT if given the opportunity, Rowling still slips in a good ol' poop joke.

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Z każdym kolejnym czytaniem/słuchaniem odkrywam zupełnie nowe szczegóły, zachwycam się innymi wątkami. Nie mogę uwierzyć, że kolejny raz jestem już prawie u celu tej przygody.
Harry Potter to mój totalny comfort read, a jednak im bliżej końca serii tym trudniej mi się z nim rozstać, kolejny raz.

Reading this book for the 9th time, I don’t need to tell you how much I love it. I will add though that much of my enjoyment comes from the amazing Stephen Fry reading it; I don’t think I have ever loved an audiobook more.

As for this particular installment, I do believe it is my favorite one of the whole series. Having long left the children’s-book feeling behind, the emotional stakes are just so much higher. I also always enjoy gaining more insight into Voldemort’s character and background and how Dumbledore prepares Harry for his fate. The omission of many of those memories is actually one major issue I have with the movie; it feels like it missed out on making Voldemort more interesting and showing Dumbledore has a plan for Harry.

Now, I’m setting out once more to join Harry, Hermione, and Ron on this last leg of their journey. Onward!

Un libro tan emocionante como doloroso, me tomaron por sorpresa todos los sucesos que acontecen en este libro. Reí y me emocioné muchísimo con el 90% del libro, pero cuando llegué a las últimas páginas todo fue dolor y sufrimiento.

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⭐5 stars⭐

n  "Do you remember me telling you we are practicing non-verbal spells, Potter?"

"Yes," said Harry stiffly.

"Yes, sir."

"There's no need to call me "sir" Professor."n

I will never not laugh at this.

"Do you remember me telling you we are practising nonverbal spells, Potter?"

"Yes," said Harry stiffly.

"Yes, sir."

"There's no need to call me 'sir,' Professor."

It’s so dark in places, in fact quite creepy, but the flashbacks to the past in which we learn so much about Voldemort or should I say Tom Riddle is absolutely absorbing.

Everything seems to be at risk here and you just don’t know what will happen next, nothing and no one seems to be safe anymore. There is also a touch of romance, and not just for Harry, which helps to lighten things, but the tension in this book is palpable and it really isn’t one you can put down.

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