In Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, the sixth book of the series, the wizarding world is plunged into fear as Lord Voldemort consolidates power. The Ministry of Magic can no longer deny Voldemort’s return, and both the wizarding and Muggle worlds are under constant threat. Harry, now in his sixth year at Hogwarts, begins to prepare for the final confrontation with Voldemort.
The story begins with Harry being escorted by Professor Dumbledore to recruit Horace Slughorn, a retired professor, to return to Hogwarts as the new Potions Master. Dumbledore begins to take a more active role in preparing Harry for the challenges ahead. At the same time, Harry is named « The Chosen One » by the wizarding media, further increasing his fame and the pressure on him.
At Hogwarts, Harry finds a mysterious Potions textbook once owned by someone called the Half-Blood Prince. The book contains handwritten notes and spells that greatly improve Harry’s potions-making abilities and provide him with new, powerful spells. However, the identity of the Half-Blood Prince remains a mystery, and the book’s dark magic raises questions about its origins.
Dumbledore begins private lessons with Harry, during which they delve into Voldemort’s past using the Pensieve to view memories. These lessons reveal Voldemort’s life