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JUNE 29, 2004 at 7:40 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: JKRowling.com via The Leaky Cauldron
It's official. The title of book 6 will be Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince according to author J.K. Rowling, who officially confirmed the name of book 6
under the News section of her Web site:
Well, the door opened at last and I showed you the title of book six - the genuine title, the title that will appear on the published book, the title I have been using in my head for ages and ages. Unfortunately, however, the door opened on the very same day the 'Pillar of Storgé' hoaxer struck, which left a lot of Harry Potter fans bemused as to whether I was having a joke at their expense by posting another fake title to 'teach hoaxers a lesson', something I certainly wouldn't do, as it would simply frustrate, confuse or annoy the 99.9% of you who aren't hoaxers! I tried to give a clear hint that the title behind the door was the real one by making the 'Toenail' joke as well (see 'Rumours'). But just to clear up matters once and for all…
Information you take directly from this site will be truthful and accurate (I might occasionally joke, but as time goes on, you'll learn to tell when I'm joking). Do not trust anybody else claiming to have found information on this site that you cannot access, however seemingly convincing the images they provide to support their story.
I never post information on the site that I do not want fans to read immediately. In other words, anybody claiming to have 'discovered' a message that wasn't due for release yet is lying. There was never anything meaningful behind the door until the 'Do Not Disturb' sign came off!
Read the rest of what she has to say, including who this "Half Blood Prince" might be (or definitely isn't).
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Squib
Points: 107
Sir Arthur says:
HpObsessed4
Your right, about going back in time. I saw the same interview in which jkr wanted to add something in CoS but decided to wait. I love the idea of visiting the pensives and wouldn't be surpised if Jo used it again. I would like to see Lily and James more thoroughly studied--in book 7, though. I would also like to see Neville's parents healed and released from the hospital. I think Neville is going to play more important roles in the next two books.
Posted Jun 30, 2004 at 9:58 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1369
luv4permboy says:
I"m really glad that she confirmed that because I just am. I am estactic right now.
Posted Jun 30, 2004 at 11:18 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1068
Penumbra says:
I'm so happy to finally know the title.. I won't be going on all night to wonder who it is I'll wait!
Posted Jun 30, 2004 at 11:31 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 22
MidnightMoon says:
I'm so happy that we found out what the title is but I've been thinking maybe she just showed us the title to make us go crazy thinking about the answer? If she did guess what it's working on me!!! Because I'm siting here and I think it's you-know-who then I think it's Harry, then I think it's Snape and I bang my head against the desk trying to figure it out!!!* Bangs head on table, over, over, over ,over, over, over, and over again then when close to being passed out screams "Bloody hell let it end and hits head hard on table and passes out!!!* (Loves Harry Potter way to much!!!
Posted Jul 1, 2004 at 1:45 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1908
Opera Ghost says:
HpObsessed4: JKR does say on her website (extra stuff/edits/opening chapter of book six) was left out of books 1,3 and 5, if that helps.
Posted Jul 1, 2004 at 1:46 AM EST
Blink182's New Member
Points: 2876
Da_BombWiz says:
Yeah so finally it is confirmed. So it is the real title of the sixth book!!!!!!! I think th eHalf Blood Prince could refer to Voldemort!!!!!!
Posted Jul 1, 2004 at 6:09 AM EST
Points: 32
GenjoSanzo says:
Well, I think that the HBP is Harry...anyone knows about James and Lily...if the
Posted Jul 1, 2004 at 6:14 AM EST
Weird Sisters Guitarist
Points: 3573
Prof. Sk8ergirl says:
This is sooooo cool!!!!!!!!I just can't wait for this book now.....JKR just totally rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Posted Jul 1, 2004 at 7:40 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 374
grrr_sirius* says:
well this is good... i have been hoping for some news onthis new book for a LONG time and now that its here............... i am EXCITED!!!!!!!
sirius rocks
Posted Jul 1, 2004 at 10:25 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 11
Artemis Silvermoon says:
IlliriahRising,
Thank you so much for the info. Sorry I didn't respond sooner though.
I can't wait untill it comes out!!!!! ^_^
Posted Jul 1, 2004 at 12:00 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 439
mrs_r.weasley says:
Really excited about this, I just hope she posts when the book is being released, and I hope it's soon! Can't wait!
Posted Jul 1, 2004 at 1:25 PM EST
Head Boy
Points: 468
siriushp says:
Number the bricks from top to bottom(1-5) and press 3,4,2,5,1.
Posted Jul 1, 2004 at 2:04 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 17
Hogwarts Grad says:
mrs_r.weasley like in my other thread, Barnes and Noble has an email notification list set up so you can recieve first word when you can pre order.
Posted Jul 1, 2004 at 2:18 PM EST
Witch
Points: 832
latinabloomlova says:
Hmmm......the Half Blood Prince....HBP....I expected something a little more catastrophic....something like the "Wizards at War" or something like that.....and neither voldemort nor harry are the half blood prince....and it was a possible title to chamber of secrets?.....interesting...very interesting...I have to go re read COS and OotP...
Posted Jul 1, 2004 at 3:25 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4040
Dan's no.1 fan 4ever says:
WOW!!!!!
I am soooo excited....JKR is my idol!! She always comes up with great titles and this seems to fit perfectly with the series!!! My next questions are....who is the half blood prince, and when will it be released!
Posted Jul 1, 2004 at 3:56 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 330
alicia marie says:
Oh this is great we finally know the real title of the book! That means that it should not be so far away from being published! Yay!!
Posted Jul 1, 2004 at 5:01 PM EST
Points: 92
HpObsessed4 says:
Got out my "Understanding English Grammar" 400 level course text (never taught this level, for which I'm thankful)
"Hypens are especially common when the modifier in the adjective slot is a participle." Blood is not being used as a participial modifier as would be the case in full-blooded Prince.
"Other classes of words also need hyphens when the first modifier (half) applies not to the headword (Prince) but to the second modifier (blood).
The lack of a hyphen indicates that half is modifying Prince not blood.
So we're dealing with a blood prince who is only half a prince?
Seems to bring us back to Snape as a vampire, you know blood prince or half Prince of the blood.
Hope this helps, but I doubt it!
Posted Jul 1, 2004 at 5:11 PM EST
Squib
Points: 126
ootp-rules says:
If we already know the information in book 2 is closely related to book 6 (she said so herself on the site), why doesn't anyone think it might have something to do with the founders? I mean, Godric Gryffindor had a sword incrusted with real RUBIES, for crying out loud! It makes my alarmbells ring...
Posted Jul 1, 2004 at 5:21 PM EST
Student
Points: 283
LunaDea says:
Kinda sounds like a badfic title, but, oh well. As long as the book is good, I don't care if it's called Hairy Pothead and the Blah blah blah. As long as there's much Harry/Ginny goodness, I'm happy.
Posted Jul 1, 2004 at 5:28 PM EST
Magical Music Professor
Points: 4812
MagicalMusicDreamer says:
Thanks to JK Rowling for the info. Now I am thinking. Since it can't be Harry or Voldemort, maybe Krum or Hagrid.
Posted Jul 1, 2004 at 6:55 PM EST
Witch
Points: 518
tonks06 says:
Awesome!!! Who is the prince I wonder? Why can't it be Voldemort?? Very interesting........................
Posted Jul 1, 2004 at 8:54 PM EST
Student
Points: 210
kachosweet says:
It's really funny!All my friends have a discussion, someone's thinks is going to be Seamus and the other ones says that is going to be Mark Evans.I did not get involved because the real one,is known by J.K.So,when the book come out,they're going to be some cry-outs,haha.They bet,so the half of them probably are going to loose,or maybe all of them!In my opinion it fulfill my expectations.She's a awesome writer.
Posted Jul 1, 2004 at 9:11 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1086
DRU587 says:
This is so awesome. The title has me thinking and thinking that my brain is dying. and to think its summer!
Posted Jul 1, 2004 at 10:08 PM EST
Witch
Points: 795
Emma Look Alike says:
yAY! i FINALLY KNOW FOR SURE THE TRUE TITLE!!
Posted Jul 2, 2004 at 12:33 AM EST
Witch
Points: 548
hogwarts_girl_4ever says:
That's cool. I thought that HP and the HBP was already confirmed, but oh well. As long as it's for sure.
Posted Jul 2, 2004 at 1:00 AM EST
Squib
Points: 171
Nymphadora_Tonks says:
wow it's a great title ...I wonder who it is...I can't wait ...I can't wait ...I can't wait ...
it is so exciting
Posted Jul 2, 2004 at 4:57 AM EST
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