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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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Professor
Points: 1022
Peitouche says:
I'm so glad she made this website! It's great hearing things straight from her and not some news media that often gets it mixed up. It's great fun theorizing about what is to come.
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 10:47 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1059
DarkMagic13 says:
I really like J.K. Rowling. She cares for her fans alot and I'm so happy that some of our questions are answered. I'll read them in a second. This is great!
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 10:51 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2787
PunkyDunky says:
Ja, I knew about the Nazis way of thinking and I figured that JK used the same method, but it's weird to see that she came up with the method first and then found that out. I thought that's how she figured what a half-blood is and what's not but I wasn't sure, so I'm glad she answered that question.
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 10:52 AM EST
Witch
Points: 838
jade19357 says:
Well glad to see there have been some more updates! I need to get over to JKs site ASAP!!
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 10:53 AM EST
Magical Creature
Points: 3064
Phoenix Feather says:
Questions answered? Excellent! I am off to her website to see what else she has to say. Thanks JKR!
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 10:54 AM EST
Squib
Points: 117
justAmy says:
I knew it! The HBP has to be Godric Gryffindor! It just has to be. Harry discovered the sword in the hat. But other than the fact that it belonged to GG nothing more was said. Now in book 6 we'll get the GG story behind the sword. I'm excited!
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 11:00 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 19
mellogirl8 says:
Awesome, I'm so glad JKR is looking out for us. That cuts off a lot of speculation right at the knees and opens the door to a lot more.
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 11:19 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 305
qwatnee says:
WOW! I'm so glad she answered the tom riddle thing AND the MoM for Mr. Weasley! Those were two particular burning questions I had. PLUS a hint to the whole chamber link to prince - I just finished reading chamber (again) I may have to do it one more time and remember what she said!
OH - and since she made a reference to the death eaters and nazis - it makes me wonder if Grindelwald (the dark lord from 1945 that Dumbledore defeated) isn't maybe a reference to Hitler? Any ideas?
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 11:29 AM EST
Student
Points: 283
Nymphadora Black says:
Awesome! Think I'll go check it out right now.
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 11:32 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1908
Opera Ghost says:
Sometimes I think her answers leave even more questions! Just like the poll questions she chooses, do you really think she would pick a question that would give too much away? But I'm grateful for whatever information she gives out, at least it is true and not just rumor and speculation.
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 11:35 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2656
Grintster says:
justAmy, you beat me to it! I have thought that Godric Griffindor would be the HBP, and JKR's latest clues now makes my belief in this stronger.
Because the only reference to royalty that I can find in book 2 was the sword! And if it Godric's sword, then he must be royalty, and there's nothing to refute that he is a half-blood.. he can very possibly be!
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 11:36 AM EST
Wizengamot Member
Points: 3231
Jencameby says:
I am so glad she answered questions, it gives us time to speculate on the next book I'm going to her site now to see what she had to say.
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 11:44 AM EST
Brightest Star in the Sky
Points: 3762
Siriusly Black says:
Aw man I was SO SURE Arthur was going to be Minister! Bit obvious the HBP wasn't Riddle... I wonder what in CoS was foreshadowing something in HBP- can't wait to find out!
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 12:14 PM EST
He-Who-Must-Be-Emma's
Points: 7724
emma's#1fan&lover says:
NOOOOOO! I always thought that the half blood prince was Tom Riddle and I somewhat believed that mr. Weasly had a chance of becoming the minister of magic. Well atleast now we know the truth...
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 12:14 PM EST
Mediwitch
Points: 2608
nickyole1 says:
Wow. Amazing. I am so glad that JK Rowling has an official site that she runs because she gives us so many answers and clues and what not. The whole Half Blood Prince and Chamber of Secrets thing was quite interesting.
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 12:16 PM EST
Quidditch Captain
Points: 6166
Alex Seeker says:
Hahaha oh so many of my theories have been shot to pieces as usual! :D I love her having this website!
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 12:21 PM EST
Squib
Points: 199
Remenis says:
It is chilling. That's often what I would think about when I was reading the predjudiced parts of the stories. It isn't obviously a huge war... but the ideas are the same...
*runs off to see what JK wrote*
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 12:22 PM EST
Student
Points: 267
joethesajin says:
I for one i am sad that Arthur is not going to be the new minister. he would have done a great job. On the topic of the HBP, i kind of figured that Tom would not be it for the same reasons that JK listed.
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 12:42 PM EST
Professor
Points: 1149
Weird Sister says:
I've just been at Jo's Site. Very interesting!
To be honest, I'd never thought of Mr Weasley as the new Minister of Magic, I think he's too busy working for the Order. Thought of Tom Riddle as the HBP though. But if you're sure better be... GRYFFINDOR!
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 12:47 PM EST
Animagus
Points: 19544
Sirius-Ella says:
Oh my gosh this is so awesome!!! Either it's the Sorting Hat,Sword,Ginny or umm.. a basilisk? hahaha.. and noooo I so wanted Arthur to be the MoM *sob*
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 12:52 PM EST
Student
Points: 270
Hannah Radcliffe says:
Thats some cool stuff! I love it when she updates her site!
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 1:00 PM EST
Prefect
Points: 388
Magellan says:
Didn't anyone notice that JKR explained in the FAQ section that Harry was not a pure blood wizard because of "his mother's grandparents?" It was always my assumption that Harry's mother's parents (Harry's maternal grandparents) were muggles. Perhaps they weren't. Is this a clue? What do you all think?
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 1:01 PM EST
Witch
Points: 676
Madame Rosmerta says:
As always JK rocks! I love getting the info on book 6.
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 1:03 PM EST
Student
Points: 227
Dark_side says:
Ooooh, interesting... jkrowling is really a wonder!!! i never seem 2 be serprized anymore cause it's always so good!!! i wonder who the minister will be though
^Bianca^
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 1:05 PM EST
Auror
Points: 2878
Oliver Wood is Fit says:
So my theory about what the connection was is no good. I think i'll go and cry now!
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 1:08 PM EST
Muggle
Points: 68
LibatiusBorage says:
Ofcourse mr. weasley wont be the minester of magic, he likes his job because he can learn more about muggles. I think Ludo Bagman well be the minister of magic.
Posted Jul 26, 2004 at 1:08 PM EST
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