Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince - The Penultimate Of The Seven Novels
Today everyone knows about the famous Harry Potter series dealing with the classical subject of the fight between good and evil. This however, is discussed using a different style, by infusing different levels of magical powers in the story. The insight in to the wizard world is something quite attracting for common people. Magic is one thing that captivates everyone due to its mysterious realm. Another reason is the access to its knowledge only to a limited number of people.
The Harry Potter series comprises of seven books in all. Each one of them reveals something new and more imaginative in front of us. The fans of the Harry Potter series have always anxiously anticipated the launch of the next book after reading the one released. Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince was released on 16 July 2005 as the penultimate of the series. It has been pronounced as the most different part from the rest of the novels of the series.
By revealing Lord Voldemort’s past with the name of Tom Riddle, this 6th part invokes greater interests of the readers. It takes the reader in to an unknown realm of imagination. The reader gets involved in discovering the unknown, and it becomes more attractive if the revelation is about the gigantic figure of the Evil Lord. Voldemort has been a cause of continuous relentlessness throughout the series. Knowing something about his past invites concerns.
Harry Potter and The Half Blood Prince have much more to reveal. We find many changes going on in the magic world. Most of these changes are troublesome for Harry and his team. The Ministry of Magic sees a major change with the replacement of Cornelius Fudge, Minister of Magic. Rufus Scrimgeour, a less enthusiastic personality is seen in his place.
A lot more is exposed about Severus Snape in this penultimate. His dedication towards his master Voldemort is unmatchable. Snape’s character can be regarded as the most important one in this novel as his past too is revealed. This revelation is grandiloquent with his nickname: The Half Blood Prince, appearing in the title of the novel.
His genius is projected through his past with his understanding of potions. Moreover, he bounds himself in a promise with Narcissa Malfoy to protect her son in all circumstances. He also becomes the Defence Against Dark Art professor quite unexpectedly.
In this part, the bond between Dumbledore and Harry becomes stronger as Dumbledore secretively tutors Harry showing the past through collected memories. The concept of Horcruxes is introduced in this part, which projects the idea that erasing Voldemort is quite a difficult task. However, Harry and Dumbledore accompany each other to destroy these Horcruxes. In this quest, they encounter great dangers and risks. Horror is in the air with the presence of Inferi.
The penultimate was sold in a number of nine million copies within the first 24 hours of its launch. It still is selling like hotcakes, especially when the launch of its movie is near. The most striking element of the whole story is the death of Dumbledore at the hands of Snape, exposing himself openly.
