Chapter 6: Draco’s Detour
Harry tails Draco to Borgin and Burkes, where Draco acts suspiciously shifty. Harry is convinced Draco has become a Death Eater. Ron and Hermione roll their eyes, but we know Harry’s gut is right. Trust the scar-head, guys.
Chapter 7: The Slug Club
Slughorn throws a party, and Harry is the star guest. Cue awkward teenage interactions, including Harry trying to impress Ginny while she’s dating Dean. Ron gets poisoned by a love potion gone wrong, and Harry saves him using the Prince’s textbook trick. The Half-Blood Prince is officially Harry’s hero—and mine too.
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Chapter 8: Snape Victorious
Snape makes Harry his Potions slave, because of course he does. But Harry keeps using the Prince’s notes to excel. The irony is thick: Harry is breaking rules to become great, and Snape hates it. You can almost hear Snape grinding his teeth.
Chapter 9: The Half-Blood Prince
Harry tries to find out who the Prince is, but the book only carries the initials “E.L.” Theories fly, and Harry’s obsession grows. This is the charm of the book—mysteries within mysteries. Also, Harry kisses Ginny for the first time later, and it’s adorable.
