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JULY 26, 2004 at 8:13 AM
Posted by GERI
Source: JKRowling.com
to address pressing questions about Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.
She answers questions about Arthur Weasley (Ron's dad), Tom Riddle (the future Voldemort) and what is the relation between Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (book 2) and the upcoming book six.
Why are some people in the wizarding world (e.g., Harry) called 'half-blood' even though both their parents were magical?
The expressions 'pure-blood', 'half-blood' and 'Muggle-born' have been coined by people to whom these distinctions matter, and express their originators' prejudices. As far as somebody like Lucius Malfoy is concerned, for instance, a Muggle-born is as 'bad' as a Muggle. Therefore Harry would be considered only 'half' wizard, because of his mother's grandparents.
If you think this is far-fetched, look at some of the real charts the Nazis used to show what constituted 'Aryan' or 'Jewish' blood. I saw one in the Holocaust Museum in Washington when I had already devised the 'pure-blood', 'half-blood' and 'Muggle-born' definitions, and was chilled to see that the Nazis used precisely the same warped logic as the Death Eaters. A single Jewish grandparent 'polluted' the blood, according to their propaganda.
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Prefect
Points: 327
HPPOA13 says:
I always knew in the back of my head that Riddle wasn't the prince but i kept on thinking it and i really thought arthur was going to be the minister from ron joking about it and the house cup! At least that is settled now.
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 7:23 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1166
ThelostWeasley13 says:
That is so cool that she is addressing the questions about the new book. These will help us try and figure out the book.
*Katie
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 7:27 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1240
HpDH6786 says:
o well i didn't think he would be. It would be cool if Harry is realated to Gordric Gryffindor.
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 7:37 PM EST
Points: 1450
Gopotter2004 says:
Oh No! I dunno if anyone else noticed this already, sorry, Cheeser, but 115 posts are too many to wade through, but the way she answered the question about Arthur, "Alas, No!" leads me to believe that... gulp... he's a dead man walking. I just hope we don't lose ::eyes open wide:: all the weasley's mrs weasley saw dead...
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 7:44 PM EST
Professor of Astronomy
Points: 3288
Prof Aurora Sinistra says:
Darn, I was hoping Arthur would be minister... we'll just have to wait and see now. As far as Riddle being the HBP, I didn't think it would be him... I'm glad JK cleared up the air about lily's parents really being muggle. so that must mean our thoughts about petunia are really off too.
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 7:47 PM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1772
MelancholyMarie says:
Darn, I wanted Mr. Weasley to be the new minister! So, who will it be, then? Amelia Bones, maybe? I don't know.
Well, now that Tom Riddle's out, I have absolutely NO clue who the HBP might be. But I can't wait to find out!
And I've seen the charts JK was talking about. The Death Eaters always reminded me of Nazis. It's unbelieveable how people can be so terrible.
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 8:00 PM EST
Lady of Godric's Hollow
Points: 5292
GodricsGirl says:
I am pondering the thought that Hagrid is the Half Blood Prince. We know for sure that he is half giant/half wizard. We don't know much about his father other that he was a kind wizard.
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 8:08 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 13
emma_hot_dan-theman07 says:
Well, I wasn't expecting either of them to be anything. I expected Harry to be minister, but JK already said he wouldn't. ANd I thought the Half-Blood Prince would be Lupin.
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 8:14 PM EST
Witch
Points: 761
MrsKatzz says:
I think it would have rocked if Arthur would've been MoM but otherwise I'm unsure who'd they place. As far as Tom is concerned with the HBP I'm not worried.
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 9:38 PM EST
Witch
Points: 704
Muggleborn22 says:
Oh well I guess it will be Amelia Bones then she's seems the most likely canidate...
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 9:47 PM EST
Witch
Points: 597
bambee says:
I love J.K. Rowlings site. I don't think I could wait till the 6th book came out without spoilers between books!
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 9:49 PM EST
Mrs. Percy Weasley
Points: 2762
FairyPrincess says:
Wait does this just mean that Arthur won't be MoM in book 6, or does it mean at all? We were confused about that. I was so sure he would be the next MoM, he would make such a good one.
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 10:18 PM EST
Head
Points: 428
FawkesFan68 says:
Everyone posting here have such interesting ideas about plot twists! Wow! I originally missed the quote about Lily's "grandparents"-- typo- or clue? I also wish Arthur would get the MoM job, but didn't think he would--not yet anyway. GoPotter2004 pointed out JK's answer about Arthur's possible appointment to the job as "Alas, no", thinking that Arthur might be JK's next victim. I agree with someone else's post--I hope she doesn't have to kill off any other characters. Wishful thinking on my part, I guess, as the wizarding world just entered another war.
I still think the HBP is Peter Pettigrew (have since the book title came out), but have no conclusive evidence to back my theory. The more I read your posts, the more I lean toward Hagrid or Gryffindor.
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 10:54 PM EST
Crookshanks Caretaker
Points: 3836
hermionefan1 says:
Awesome, i'm glad wshe answered those questions. At least we know alittle more about the HBP book now. IU can't wait ubtil HP:HBP comes out!!!
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 11:05 PM EST
Auror
Points: 4247
gryfgirl says:
Ahhh, lots more news to revel in & dissect! Well, I guess this will fuel some new discussion threads for a few more weeks at least. hehe
Posted Jul 27, 2004 at 12:22 AM EST
Squib
Points: 111
vigal says:
Yeah I am in agreement she answered some good questions. Now I am thinking what did hp discover??? I do don't want her overdoing it on her pregnancy be healthy first worry about fans after... sorry did I say that!? he he... Seriouly though I want Jo to take care though...
Posted Jul 27, 2004 at 12:44 AM EST
Legilimens
Points: 3013
Extendable Ears says:
Oh my, what did we ever do before Jo launched her fabulous website? She is so good to us sometimes, I'm not sure if we deserve answers to these questions.
I would have loved to see Mr. Weasley become the MOM, but I knew it was wishful thinking. Hopefully the new MOM will be able to use his Muggle expertise in the future.
As far as the whole HBP/COS connection - it makes my brain hurt just thinking about it. As much as I want to figure it out, I think I'll just wait to learn who it is until the book comes out.
Thanks, Jo, if you're reading this for keeping us so up to date!
Posted Jul 27, 2004 at 1:04 AM EST
Night Elf
Points: 4827
diamond dust says:
I'm happy that tom riddle isn't the halfblood prince because i think it's better when there is a new enemy.
and it would change many things about ron if his dad would be the minister of magic. his family would be richer.
hope JKR knows soon when the book will be finished.
Posted Jul 27, 2004 at 3:28 AM EST
Witch
Points: 675
krazie4harrydanfan16 says:
Wow, more stuff to ponder about... hope Jo keeps them coming! It just keeps the wheels turning in my head!
Posted Jul 27, 2004 at 4:22 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 3rd Class
Points: 1525
veta says:
AAAWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!! How interesting! We need to put more of our attention to the second book then! I need to read it again, but i am not going to because I got homework to do and by the way I need to read other questions too!
Posted Jul 27, 2004 at 4:53 AM EST
The Extra Terrestrial
Points: 2771
THE GREEN FLAME says:
oh,I knew this all.anyway I wonder if jkr is still answering questions.not that i got any nice questions.But that means we will get to know something.you know something is better than nothing!
i read CoS for about 20 times right now. and my mom will kill me if i start it all over again.Any way wish the book will be released soon.
Posted Jul 27, 2004 at 5:20 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 336
nixi_tom says:
Okay....I'll still be thinking what the connection is,but as for now, I'll settle for...hmm...Godric Gryffindor's sword??!!!
Posted Jul 27, 2004 at 5:34 AM EST
Squib
Points: 175
half_blood_royalty says:
Mmm... a discovery he made in the COS... Other than he discovered the sword, he could speak parseltongue, the Godric Gryffindor's sword, the route to the Slytherin's domitories, the chamber itself and that the Malfoy's kept their valuable Dark Arts stuff in the chamber under the drawing room, i don't remember him discovering anything else... Anybody have any more ideas?
Posted Jul 27, 2004 at 6:14 AM EST
Head Girl
Points: 483
Gemmy says:
I had forgotten about the sword! Remember the rumour that Harry is the heir of Gryffindor due to him living in Godric's Hollow and so forth, well she did say that it could have been a title for the second book. But JK said that Harry is not the prince... I am confused. And about the first chapter being one of the possible first chapters for the first book, well some clues and hints about what the first chapter in PoS was going to be are on JK's site - I saw them ages ago. Something about an island and Mr Weasley...?
Posted Jul 27, 2004 at 6:46 AM EST
Witch
Points: 629
Leila Krum says:
JK has answered some really good questions. I still can find the connection between COS and HBP, all I can think of is that Godric Gyffindor may be the HBP .....
*usagi*
Posted Jul 27, 2004 at 6:58 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 6
angelite says:
Hey i just want m/s Rowling to tell us whether the end to the series would be a happy one or not! that wud surely answer a lot of questions atleast for me ;)
Posted Jul 27, 2004 at 8:01 AM EST
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