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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: 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
Witch
Points: 532
Ronald_Weasley says:
I'm so excited that atlast I found out the title I did this brick thing on J.K.'s site and the title appeared in some kind of parchement.Anyways thats really great,I'm really waiting for the book 2 come out in summer 2005.But to be honest I prefer the Storge title better the word prince is a little childish and it makes me feel like its a fairytale or something.
But never mind.....Whats important is to figure who is the HBP.
J.K. said on her site its not Harry nor Voldemort and its not a new charcter cause J.K. said it has a relation with COS and OOTP and I even heard she was palnning 2 make this the title of COS.So who do you reckon is the HBP?
I'm really trying 2 figure out who is he and its really hard.I keep on asking people but the don't know anything they just keep making up things.
Posted Jul 2, 2004 at 7:59 AM EST
Points: 20
Kees says:
The half blood prince is...Hagrid or Dumbledore not Harry or Voldemort.Dumbledore will die in book 6 possibly killed by Peter Pettigrew as he will return in book 6.
Posted Jul 2, 2004 at 8:44 AM EST
Points: 20
Kees says:
Harry will be killed in book 7.Ron and Hermione will get married and call their first child Harry.The last word in the entire serious is "scar".
Posted Jul 2, 2004 at 8:47 AM EST
Points: 20
Kees says:
Harry is the heir of Griffindor.Book 6 will reveil this.Chamber of secrets-"only a true Griffindor could do that"-Dumbledore.This has deeper meaning
Posted Jul 2, 2004 at 8:51 AM EST
Points: 20
Kees says:
The half blood Prince is definately Hagrid.In Chamber of Secrets when Malfoy calls Hermione a mudblood Hagrid tells her that the malfoys are what you call "purebloods".And by saying this he is obviously half blood.Again in OOTP when Hagrid is DRUNK in the three broomsticks he tells Harry that he isnt important when really he is.Trust me Hagrid will be the half blood prince.P.S sirious is NOT really dead and Harry will be able to comunocate with him in book 6.
Posted Jul 2, 2004 at 9:07 AM EST
Squib
Points: 125
Finfan says:
Everyone is talking about some bricks somewhere, where? I can't see any bricks. Behind the "do not disturb"-door? I can't open it.
Posted Jul 2, 2004 at 10:35 AM EST
Head Boy
Points: 468
siriushp says:
finfan.. the do not disturb door was open for a couple days and behind it were bricks you had to get past to see the title of the book. NOw the door is locked again and will hopefully open soon with new info on the book.
Posted Jul 2, 2004 at 11:40 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1614
hermy-ninny712 says:
YAY! Some clue as to what is going on. I can't wait to hear a little more info about the book! Thanks JK!!
Posted Jul 2, 2004 at 1:07 PM EST
Witch
Points: 530
malfoys_my_man says:
Hmmmmmm.........interesting title. I can't wait untill it's release! I wonder who the half-blood prince could be??? JK Rowling has tried to get us thinking here.
Posted Jul 2, 2004 at 7:41 PM EST
Points: 152
Voldemort and Harry Fan says:
I read the thing about JKR confirming the title Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and just got offline and shoved it out of my mind. I was watching TV later and out of nowhere my brain exclaimed, "THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE IS JAMES POTTER!!!" It was literally like a voice talking to me, so it just might be some kind of sign...it sounds really weird, but that's who I now think it is. We don't know that much about Harry's geneology, so his father just might be half-blood. When I saw the title, I immediately thought it had to be Harry or Voldemort, but it sounds like JKR said it wasn't. It also might be Dumbledore...I'm sure she won't tell us anything until the book! I can't wait!!! Just another out-of-the-blue thing: I think Aunt Petunia isn't really a muggle. I have thought this since I read the Goblet of Fire, and it just always seems like she's hiding something. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince needs to come out soon! I'm tired of waiting!
Posted Jul 2, 2004 at 11:36 PM EST
Student
Points: 229
Walcnevar~Erised says:
Well, I think The HBP will be Mark Evans. If you don't remember who he is, read the 1st chapter of OoTP again. he's 10 years old in book 5, so, he'll be 11 in book 6. And his last name is the same as Lily's
But I'm not sure anyway. Can't wait for HBP!!
Posted Jul 3, 2004 at 2:53 AM EST
Points: 152
Voldemort and Harry Fan says:
I know this has almost nothing to do with the title, but it's something about HBP. I am almost positive that Mr. Weasley will be Minister of Magic in the last two books. Ron said something in OotP about something being as likely as his dad becoming Minister of Magic. I can't remember the exact wording, but the other thing happened, so I am almost certain Arthur will be Minister. If you reread the first five books you will notice that almost all of Ron's sarcastic comments come true. I think I read somewhere that JKR said there'd be a new Minister in the sixth book, so I'm betting on Weasley. I don't know whether Fudge will be killed, resign, or be kicked out, but I am willing to bet he has less than a year left in office...
Posted Jul 3, 2004 at 3:18 AM EST
Student
Points: 229
Walcnevar~Erised says:
But JK says there'll be new Minister of Magic, no more Mr.Fudge. I really wanna who's gonna be!
Posted Jul 3, 2004 at 3:32 AM EST
Head Boy
Points: 468
siriushp says:
Voldemort and Harry Fan-
Ron said that Gryffindor had as much of a chance to win the quidditch cup as his dad did becoming minister of Magic. And i agree, ever since GoF i had a feeling Arthur would be taking over MOM in time. He will defintely be the minister in book 7, most likely book 6 also. I think Percy will redeem himself by playing a large role in the order.
Posted Jul 3, 2004 at 9:04 AM EST
Squib
Points: 125
Finfan says:
siriushp: Damn. We had holidays in here so I wasen't home at many days... Well, I just have to waint till next time.
I think the book will be in stores before Christmas (Christmas sales).
Posted Jul 3, 2004 at 11:25 AM EST
Points: 152
Voldemort and Harry Fan says:
Right now, I'd say the three most justified guesses for Prince are Dean Thomas, Mark Evans, and Albus Dumbledore. It could easily be anybody else, but I have read the comments posted here and say these three are likely.
To continue the conversation about Fudge I will bring up Molly Weasley's comment near the end of GoF. I quote: "'We know what Fudge is. It's Arthur's fondness for Muggles that has held him back at the Ministry all these years. Fudge thinks he lacks proper wizarding pride.'" This quote suggests Fudge is either a squib or a Muggle-hater. His fondness for Muggles could be holding him back like to make him be nice to Fudge or something. It also could mean that his fondness held him back in rank, keeping him from being an important person in the Ministry. I'm not sure...somebody respond to this.
Posted Jul 3, 2004 at 11:50 AM EST
Student
Points: 282
Clever Miss Granger says:
Hahaha. Pillar of Storgé! Thats awesome! I wish that was the real title! I think we should just use the word Storgé as much as possible! Storgé, Storgé, Storgé!
Posted Jul 3, 2004 at 9:57 PM EST
Head Girl
Points: 483
Gemmy says:
At least the title is confirmed - that is wonderful news. Last time, we knew about a year before the book came out (I think) so hopefully the next book isn't top far away! I'm not to sure I like the title though, it soudns very un-potterish, but I'm sure I will adore it once I read the book.
Posted Jul 4, 2004 at 5:01 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 483
Gemmy says:
OOOH I just had an idea! MaYBE THE HALF-BLOOD PRINCE IS mark evans!
Posted Jul 4, 2004 at 5:04 AM EST
Student
Points: 279
Abrez says:
i was just browsing jk rowlings site...when i came across..http://img26.photobucket.com/albums/v78/Abrez/untitled.jpg.click the eraser ... start rubbing over that blank note and u will get this image...
Posted Jul 4, 2004 at 6:32 AM EST
Student
Points: 279
Abrez says:
Hey i found another thing...go to jks site and on the left hand side there will be a cell phone...dial this number on it...62442..and then click the green button and then see what comes next ;)
Posted Jul 4, 2004 at 6:37 AM EST
Points: 152
Voldemort and Harry Fan says:
You people are boring...We all know: some people like the title, some people prefer Pillar of Storge, and almost everyone is glad the title was released. The point of posting comments is to discuss what the title means and what will happen in the book!
Posted Jul 4, 2004 at 9:54 AM EST
Auror
Points: 4040
Dan's no.1 fan 4ever says:
I am soooo happy!!! Jk is the best....i mean, it's thanks to her we've got Harry POtter!!
Ok. This is my theory as to who the half blood prince is:
I have 2 ideas:
1. Ron - Yes, i know he isn't a half blood, but i've begun to look at the title in a new way. I mean, Half blood could just just represent the idea os being less (as Ron is always made to feel less to Harry) In this book. he could begin to shine (with Hermione?) and so JK calls him prince.
2. Neville- same theory for Ron
let me know what you think. little_miss_naughty711@hotmail.com is my e-mail address if you want 2 e-mail me
Posted Jul 4, 2004 at 12:34 PM EST
Points: 20
Kees says:
The HBP could also be Tom Riddle.I am aware that JKR said that it is not Harry or VOLDEMORT.However in the chamber of secrets at the end Harry tells Dobby that his warning WAS indead about Voldemort even though Dobby said that it wasent Voldemort who was planning bad things at hogwarts.Perhaps this is the link JK is talking about,it also could be a trick and she could just be tryin to catch people out.If you think about it she wouldnt be pretending as when he was younger he wasent voldemort he was Tom Riddle.Does this make any kind of sense???
Posted Jul 4, 2004 at 5:47 PM EST
Points: 20
Kees says:
Although I am 99% sure that the half blood prince is either Hagrid or Albus D something someone said got me thinking.James Potter could well be the HBP.In book 6 we learn more about the late Potters and how they acquired their vast fortune.Perhaps James won some kind of competion???-You really should call me the informer
Posted Jul 4, 2004 at 5:55 PM EST
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