Why The Half Blood Prince is the Best Harry Potter Book (Video Essay)

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  • @trushant7312
    @trushant7312 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1986

    I am re reading Harry Potter now and I just finished 5th book. Starting 6th book tonight.
    After that rewatching all 8 movies
    Best way to entertain myself during quarantine.

    • @maddys9877
      @maddys9877 4 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      Same it's a good way to escape to a different world and escape from this world wide crisis

    • @Sodomyth
      @Sodomyth 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yup

    • @alfie_4767
      @alfie_4767 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I’m halfway through reading the first one for the 4th time

    • @cocoisdumb4126
      @cocoisdumb4126 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      That is such a good idea

    • @didiask1894
      @didiask1894 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Trushant I’m on the 5th

  • @reshmageordy
    @reshmageordy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3804

    Harry Potter Movies:
    Harry Potter and the confused face
    Harry Potter when puberty kicks in
    Harry Potter and when things get Sirius
    Harry Potter and the hunt for a barber
    Harry Potter and the Bad teacher
    Harry Potter and relationship drama
    Harry Potter camping
    Harry Potter dies. Sike!

    • @lana.notdelray_dh
      @lana.notdelray_dh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +246

      When things get *Siruis* 😂😂😅🤣

    • @lassegrotkjr6326
      @lassegrotkjr6326 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      reshmageordy good thinking

    • @lotus5770
      @lotus5770 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      *_-B e s t c o m m e n t-_*

    • @oofcookiedough2244
      @oofcookiedough2244 4 ปีที่แล้ว +55

      Harry Potter in a nutshell 😂😂😂

    • @lotus5770
      @lotus5770 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@oofcookiedough2244 Basically.

  • @CZsWorld
    @CZsWorld 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1276

    I know this is 17 minutes but I wanted to hear you talk more about it.

  • @mayuraoak
    @mayuraoak 4 ปีที่แล้ว +754

    I felt this book belonged to the three most important Slyetherins in the entire HP storyline: Draco, Snape and Lord Voldemort himself. I loved the parts where Harry and Dumbledore spent understanding Lord Voldemort. We also see how the outcome of the inevitable Harry vs Voldemort battle starts tilting towards Harry in this book. Book 5 end was so tragic because Voldemort precisely understood how Harry would react, and here, Harry and Dumbledore are attempting to use the same tactic to great effect.

    • @JonathanSmith-ge4pi
      @JonathanSmith-ge4pi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Hey, don't forget about Merlin. I know it technically wasn't the HP storyline, but everyone always talks about his beard, so he must be important.

    • @francheskajulien8799
      @francheskajulien8799 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      All love all three slytherins

    • @stilscarlott
      @stilscarlott 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Also fourth one, Slughorn

    • @LoonyTonks
      @LoonyTonks ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@JonathanSmith-ge4pi and his pants if it is serious enough

    • @Amira_Phoenix
      @Amira_Phoenix ปีที่แล้ว

      I ruined your 666 likes, Slytherin fan, sorry... 🤭

  • @cubejedi
    @cubejedi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2495

    I just love what we learn about Tom, he's such an interesting character. We see how he slowly transforms into the Dark Lord through his actions.

    • @bubbzie
      @bubbzie 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      me too!!

    • @ToMtRoOpEr05
      @ToMtRoOpEr05 4 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      I just read this and for a minute I thought you were talking about Tom the Barkeeper rod the Leaky Cauldron and I was really confused

    • @lana.notdelray_dh
      @lana.notdelray_dh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You mean Draco

    • @joshuahecht6866
      @joshuahecht6866 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      CubeJedi
      The Truth About Voldemort
      The Truth Of Why Tom went Evil
      How Thomas Marvolo Riddle III becomes Lord Voldemort and becoming A Supervillain
      The Greatest Dark Wizard In All Of Fiction.

    • @riririiririririir
      @riririiririririir 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@lana.notdelray_dh Tom Riddle

  • @muhammadhashir6136
    @muhammadhashir6136 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1582

    The halfblood Prince plot twist is very underrated in literature. It is certainly up there. Harry Potter is a mystery book based in a fantasy setting

    • @GZc12
      @GZc12 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Muhammad Hashir I whole heartedly agree. Her books parallel Christie’s and I think that influence is overshadowed by other fantasy authors

    • @muhammadhashir6136
      @muhammadhashir6136 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@GZc12 thank you

    • @madslaursen8353
      @madslaursen8353 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It was not a twist because the stupid spoi bois.

    • @muhammadhashir6136
      @muhammadhashir6136 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      @@madslaursen8353 Thank God no one spoiled it for me

    • @karlkewbz
      @karlkewbz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Also his research and overall knowledge of the series he covers here

  • @shamiluro3633
    @shamiluro3633 3 ปีที่แล้ว +485

    The HBP book hits different because Harry pays more attention to what’s going on around him as a normal teenage boy does, like Ron and Hermiones relationship and how he feels about Ginny and his jealousy towards Dean. It feels more real and relatable whereas in other books he’s constantly worried about being murdered or about other larger sinister things which aren’t relatable. We feel closer to Harry in this book. It’s PERFECT

  • @dylannun9696
    @dylannun9696 4 ปีที่แล้ว +408

    Best thing about the book hands down is the amount of mystery and suspense. trying to figure out what Draco is up to, whether Snape is good or evil, who the HBP is, what Slughorn is hiding, Tom riddles past and more. It literally has you thinking all the time and you just can't wait to find out even though we all know how it turns out. Did I forget anything?

    • @someonefromearth5231
      @someonefromearth5231 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I know right! I already know all the answers but i still find myself wondering when I'm re-reading

  • @mohitbelagal4155
    @mohitbelagal4155 4 ปีที่แล้ว +769

    Also this is the book where Harry truly hated snape. In the previous books, he hated snape because he took off unnecessary points from gryffindor or gave detentions. But in this book, Harry finds out snape was the one who revealed the prophecy to Voldemort and was, in some way, responsible for James and Lily's deaths. And in the end Snape kills Dumbledore and Harry's hatred reached its breaking point. The portrayal of these events is phenomenal in this book.

    • @josuemc93
      @josuemc93 3 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      The importance of this book leading up the the final with Snape’s memory is what makes it so much more powerful.

    • @francheskajulien8799
      @francheskajulien8799 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Who cares in the final book potter learns the truth where snape’s true allegiance have always been ✊

    • @sgsalmon5100
      @sgsalmon5100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      It also says in the book “He now hated Snape as much as Voldermort.” I find this fascinating seeing as voldermort ruined Harry’s life

    • @Wakaflockabach
      @Wakaflockabach ปีที่แล้ว

      He hated Snape in the end of the 5th bc he blamed Sirius's death on Snape. So, end of 5th, start of 6th to be technical.

  • @SoumalyaHomRoy
    @SoumalyaHomRoy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +341

    Also after all the political drama in the previous book along with Harry's emotional instability because of voldy's surveillance this book is very calming to read, well until they return from the cave.

    • @cherusiderea1330
      @cherusiderea1330 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Yeah, I just finished rereading the book (what coincidence) and I found that with this one, she did everything well that went wrong with OOTP which was one single mess. To me, the two books are kind of similar, only that HBP is done better when it comes to writing and linear structure.

  • @shaiRSN
    @shaiRSN 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2075

    Ginny x Harry in the book: SHIP YES SHIP
    Ginny x Harry in this movie: Wtf

    • @davidweng4712
      @davidweng4712 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Yup

    • @xxmessymindxx1303
      @xxmessymindxx1303 4 ปีที่แล้ว +148

      Honestly I know nobody asked, but I never even liked them in the books, they always had a friendship vibe to me (even tho Ginny had a crush on him before).
      Don't get me wrong, it makes sense for Harry to end up with her, but I still wish they got more pining as a couple. :D

    • @Miao559
      @Miao559 4 ปีที่แล้ว +94

      Personally, I always thought Luna Lovegood was a better fit for Harry. She also had a parent die and understood the isolation Harry lived in during his youth.

    • @stefan4159
      @stefan4159 4 ปีที่แล้ว +142

      @@Miao559 Forget about Ginny being the best girl for Harry, Harry isn't a good fit for Luna herself! Harry wants to settle down and build a family, whereas Luna wants to travel the world exploring new places and finding interesting creatures.
      Not to mention, and this is something that you don't see in the movies, Harry is often VERY dismissive of Luna's personality, appearance, and beliefs in his internal narrative. So while they are great friends, there are clear incompatibilities that would come to the fore in a romantic relationship.

    • @Miao559
      @Miao559 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Stefan would recommend the books? I’ve mainly just seen movies at this point

  • @ricedonut6567
    @ricedonut6567 2 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    “Then why,” asked Snape, “does it have the name ‘Roonil Wazlib’ written inside the front cover?”
    Harry’s heart missed a beat. “That’s my nickname,” he said.
    This part in the book had me on the floor 😂😂😂😂🤣🤣🤣💀💀💀💀

    • @siphokazingubane1065
      @siphokazingubane1065 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Can you imagine the visual of Snape's expression in this moment? 😅

  • @elvishh8036
    @elvishh8036 4 ปีที่แล้ว +341

    Omg we get so much bill and fleur content in this book (a ship loved by almost everyone in the fandom) whereas in the movies they just turn up like HeY hArRy ReMeMbEr Us? YeAh We'Re EnGaGeD!

    • @bigegamingandmore1947
      @bigegamingandmore1947 4 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      same with percy in deathly hallows there’s a whole 5-10 pages of why he came back and him being with his family where as in the movie “HEy iM hERe noW”

    • @averyevans7781
      @averyevans7781 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      Big E Baseball order of the Phoenix (movie) doesn’t even make mention of how Percy betrayed his family and sided with the Ministry. He’s just there with fudge to help capture Dumbledore 😒👌🏻

    • @bigegamingandmore1947
      @bigegamingandmore1947 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Avery Evans i know it’s so dumb

    • @BournetoRead
      @BournetoRead 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Same with Lupin and tonks they don’t even touch on it. Tonks just calls him ‘sweetheart’ and in Deathly Hallows they just rock up like HEY WE’RE MARRIED AND ALSO THERES A KID NOW. A real shame actually bc out of all the couples Bill and Fleur and Lupin and Tonks are the best written couples in the fandom and they’re the only couples the RomCom of a HPB movie doesn’t touch on

    • @thevoidstaresback4464
      @thevoidstaresback4464 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      yeah the movie really screwed them over. I loved how in the book Fleur said she still loves Bill even though his face is unrecognizable and this is a big development for her as she isn't just a shallow diva anymore and she and Molly make up

  • @ericrakestraw664
    @ericrakestraw664 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1235

    Another interesting parallel between Harry and Draco in this book is that Draco was also a "Chosen One" because Voldemort chose him to murder Dumbledore. That makes Draco the Chosen One for the Dark side as opposed to Harry being the Chosen One for the good side.

    • @lahlybird895
      @lahlybird895 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      ...
      Oh wow
      I never noticed that

    • @mayapapaya5005
      @mayapapaya5005 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Same, never noticed it...

    • @paigedel1961
      @paigedel1961 4 ปีที่แล้ว +89

      Yeah and I think Draco relished the chance to be a 'chosen one' because he has always been jealous of Harry's fame. But he was only ever just a bully, not a truly cruel person and falters in his attempts and in his commitment to the dark side. I think Draco lowering his wand is his redemption moment. Some people wanted a real fight between harry and draco at malfoy manner but they already had it in HBP with the sectumsempra curse. Once it got too 'real' between them, they didn't actually want to hurt each other.

    • @lahlybird895
      @lahlybird895 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@paigedel1961 yeah, exActly

    • @sashaglattfelder4865
      @sashaglattfelder4865 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      They both also realized that they didn’t want to be the “chosen one” for either side

  • @grandevinicius2927
    @grandevinicius2927 2 ปีที่แล้ว +121

    This was the first book to actually make me cry. After Dumbledore died, I was filled whit such a big sensation of "dude, what is Harry gonna do now?????"

    • @ariamoede7959
      @ariamoede7959 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I honestly don’t know but I think it’s the first one

    • @miriamjclark14
      @miriamjclark14 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      He'll be fine...he's basically immortal

    • @PessiPenaldo17
      @PessiPenaldo17 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I cried once before this happened when Sirius died

  • @MonaLisa-vq9dy
    @MonaLisa-vq9dy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    I think The Half-Blood Prince is a book about the Slytherins and how different they were from each other. Draco, Snape, Tom Riddle and Professor Slughorn, the book delves into the characteristics and mind-sets of these four characters majorly and has done a tremendous job in’s highlighting the many shades of the Slytherins and bringing across Sirius’ point that the world is not divided into good guys and Death Eaters! I really like this book. I think it gave a depth to the entire series in a way no other part had given before. The story of Tom Riddle and his brilliant psychoanalysis by Dumbledore just blew my mind as a kid when I first read the book. Brilliant video as always!

  • @thesmarteststikbot8746
    @thesmarteststikbot8746 4 ปีที่แล้ว +478

    Last time I was this early, Armando Dippet became headmaster.

  • @sabeehqureshi9418
    @sabeehqureshi9418 4 ปีที่แล้ว +715

    The only problem with your videos are... they are too good and addictive

    • @Maja-oh7kt
      @Maja-oh7kt 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Soo true

    • @wikiwiki1093
      @wikiwiki1093 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      For me it's that they're kinda long, but other than that I love them so much. If anything I want them to be shorter so I can watch more of them faster

    • @tarzan5932
      @tarzan5932 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ya the videos would be perfect if not for that dang

    • @tarzan5932
      @tarzan5932 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Theyre just too good for me to like them

    • @thulanihlatshwayo78
      @thulanihlatshwayo78 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I don’t mind the length. They are quality. He puts in a lot of work in them and the length allows them to fine. His class.

  • @UIPLAYS
    @UIPLAYS 2 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    I love the fact that the final book is for Dumbledore. The mastermind. The genius. The guy who protected Harry from the start. And we didn't know of his past until the final book. It all ends with him..

    • @The_unknown_legend1409
      @The_unknown_legend1409 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      during my childhood, i imagined dumbledore as the master mind and the one who knew everything . but now as i analyze him, he is just a guy who makes mistakes and he is a guy who wont share any personal information to anyone . i mean dont get me wrong , he is indeed a master mind and clever, but he is too introverted and like said by percy in the 1st book , he is a very weird guy .

    • @LegioXXI
      @LegioXXI 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@The_unknown_legend1409 You never watched "Dumbledore's Big Plan" from SuperCarlinBrothhers here on TH-cam? It is probably the most plausible fan theory out there and even explaining a lot of plot-conveniences that are otherwise be hard to believe by just being "luck" or "fate".

  • @timkjggxyz6124
    @timkjggxyz6124 4 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    Even though deathly hallows is my favourite Harry Potter book, I can see why half-blood prince is your favourite book, because it's really exciting, the flashbacks are brilliant, Draco Malfoy is not really bad and Ginny and Harry are my favourite couple, too. I think both are strong, passionate, hate bullying and fight for Luna and Neville. They're just great.

    • @francheskajulien8799
      @francheskajulien8799 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      During the last films and books Draco becomes an anti-hero being conflicted to which path he should take and where he questions himself on who he really wants to be in which side his heart really lays upon 👍

    • @sarvishkaseepersad8657
      @sarvishkaseepersad8657 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I finally found someone else whose favourite book is the last one! It's kinda been weird to me because even though the last books/ movies in a franchise are always really sad, they've always been my favourite. I feel they give closure on so many things and that everything feels complete and I love that.

    • @timkjggxyz6124
      @timkjggxyz6124 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@sarvishkaseepersad8657 It's my favourite book because it capture's the trio's friendship really well.

    • @medalgear654
      @medalgear654 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      i jsut wish we got more of ginney and harry.

    • @Jake0666
      @Jake0666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Draco Malfoy is still bad. At the end of the day he’s a horrible bully, just not a murderer

  • @lukebaxter3252
    @lukebaxter3252 4 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    This video just makes me realise just how much I love this book. It's my favourite of the series and it was mainly because of the exploration of Voldemort's past but I now have more reasons for that now, thanks Morgan.

  • @rheakeisam893
    @rheakeisam893 4 ปีที่แล้ว +384

    I’m re-reading the whole book series to survive the lockdown.

    • @nherrer98
      @nherrer98 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      On book 4 rn. Wby???

    • @rheakeisam893
      @rheakeisam893 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Noah J. Herrera on the 5th book right now.

    • @nherrer98
      @nherrer98 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@rheakeisam893 def one of my favs along with 3 and 6

    • @rheakeisam893
      @rheakeisam893 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Noah J. Herrera yeah, ‘prisoner of azkaban’ is my fav too.

    • @themikaylashow9374
      @themikaylashow9374 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me too

  • @SnowDreamFlake
    @SnowDreamFlake 3 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    Yes, i also loved Harrys struggles towards his feelings for Ginny and to worry about what Ron thinks. This Battle inside of him showed even more how important Ron was to him and i loved it since i adore their book-friendship! One of the reasons i ship hinny so much, because this couple is connected with Harrys and Rons friendship.

    • @miavanderwalt1856
      @miavanderwalt1856 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I agree 100%
      I always get so irritated when people say that there is so chemistry between Harry and Ginny, Harry was madly in love with him all the time but Hermione just gave her advice so that maybe he would be more interested in her
      He fell in love with who she is as ń person and became to realise how beautiful she actually is
      And what I absolutely loved is exactly what you said, the way he would always be worried about what would Ron think and what would happen to their friendship
      He also at one point just wanted to get alone with her to ask her out but Ron NEVER let them be alone together 😂😂

    • @goorioles1976
      @goorioles1976 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@miavanderwalt1856People who say they have no chemistry are people who have only watched the movies. They’re right that there’s no chemistry there in the movies. HBP is the worst movie, hoenestly, it’s a complete joke of the story it’s based off of.
      Book Ginny and Harry are the best couple in the series imo.

  • @simplyrandomlife205
    @simplyrandomlife205 4 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I wish Ginny was as bold in the movie just like the Ginny in the book ( seriously, shoelaces). Also, it also it annoys me so much how Harry and Ginny kissed in the Room Of Requirement instead of the common room.

  • @Bilal-lp1zb
    @Bilal-lp1zb 4 ปีที่แล้ว +194

    Yh it's my favourite book also, reread this book the most out of all Harry potter books, very close between half blood prince and prisoner of azkaban

    • @plontetris3297
      @plontetris3297 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea ikr

    • @dylansawesomevlogs1657
      @dylansawesomevlogs1657 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same

    • @frenchfrygod
      @frenchfrygod 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Mine’s prisoner, It’s the only book without Voldemort, which is a lot saying Voldemort is the main villain.

    • @moonlightriverra6019
      @moonlightriverra6019 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here

    • @Purple-gx5rf
      @Purple-gx5rf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don’t really like it as much as the others

  • @nickgreen9080
    @nickgreen9080 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2044

    I’ll always stand by HBP is best book worst movie.

    • @albusdumbledoge
      @albusdumbledoge 4 ปีที่แล้ว +83

      But what about The Goblet Of Fire?

    • @jamesmcbrien6105
      @jamesmcbrien6105 4 ปีที่แล้ว +184

      Completely agree. Goblet of Fire is second worst, but didn't have an extra scene nearly as bad as the weasleys house being burnt. So HPB will always be worse than GoF for me

    • @darrenfreyauthor
      @darrenfreyauthor 4 ปีที่แล้ว +104

      It almost seems like the movie was purposely sabotaged. The fact that they didn't even put Dumbledore's funeral in it at all, when it would have been the perfect ending, instead of ending it the way they did every other movie where they are just standing there, reflecting on what happened. I mean the Love Story was bad enough, but I personally feel like they took a disease-ridden shit all over us by not even bothering with it.

    • @MattiMCFC
      @MattiMCFC 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      For me, the plot kind of made the movie good, despite despite being the second worst adaption (After Goblet of Fire obviously)

    • @magtism5738
      @magtism5738 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      HBP is not the worst movie. Yeah it could be bad here and there but overall out if mostly of the movies it is the best in my opinion

  • @sachinthaabeywickrama5663
    @sachinthaabeywickrama5663 3 ปีที่แล้ว +246

    Who burst into tears when you read this "I am not worried, Harry, I am with you.”
    :(

    • @valeriarodriguez-cadillavi6841
      @valeriarodriguez-cadillavi6841 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ME

    • @someonefromearth5231
      @someonefromearth5231 2 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      And people have the AUDACITY to say Dumbledore didn't love nor care about harry and only used him

    • @cherryred11
      @cherryred11 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That was so sad :,,(((

    • @moonlightdancer2750
      @moonlightdancer2750 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@someonefromearth5231
      Well, he did KINDA use him but that does NOT mean that he didn’t care about him or love him! I really love Dumbledore and Harry’s relationship!❤️

    • @someonefromearth5231
      @someonefromearth5231 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@moonlightdancer2750 yeah i don't deny that. But what else was he supposed to do? Harry sacrificing himself was the only way to kill voldemort and save like an entire generation of people so..

  • @dmidkif
    @dmidkif ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I like how the themes in each book are somewhat mirrored across the series. I would say the fourth book stands alone in focusing on the return of Voldemort to power, and the dire consequences of his return. Books 3 and 5 are heavily focused on Sirius and Harry, as well as their relationships to the other Marauders. Books 2 and 6 are heavily focused on the identity of Voldemort as Tom Riddle, as well as the Harry-Ginny relationship. And Books 1 and 7 are heavily focused on the Harry as the Boy Who Lived, as well as on Lily Potter, both in her protective love for Harry, and Snape’s love for her.

    • @Liam_Schmid
      @Liam_Schmid ปีที่แล้ว

      Omg! Yeah, it's so true, bro.

  • @vellchxr
    @vellchxr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +194

    Me: *reads the title*
    Me: ah sounds like something my mom would say
    HBP is her favorite Harry Potter book

    • @gdtacos7082
      @gdtacos7082 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s my favourite... also not to hate your opinion, but if you hate hbp but like ootf, then u have something wrong, not trying to be rude just expressing my opinion.

    • @chergreen21mse
      @chergreen21mse 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol

    • @vellchxr
      @vellchxr 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gdtacos7082 I don't hate any Harry Potter I just wrote that she always says that hbp is the best. My favorite is prisoner of Azkaban.
      PS. I am reading hbp rn

    • @gdtacos7082
      @gdtacos7082 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh, aight. This was the first video I watched from her. Btw Tdh is pretty good but not great. Especially the plot point around the mid. So ye

  • @BlankRami
    @BlankRami 4 ปีที่แล้ว +112

    i love the part where Harry tells Snape "no need to call me Sir!'

    • @103rupaliavantikasahoo4
      @103rupaliavantikasahoo4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      No need to call me Sir , Professor 😅

    • @BlankRami
      @BlankRami 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@103rupaliavantikasahoo4 no need to call me Professor!

    • @scaranvostok3637
      @scaranvostok3637 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Are you a Tool fan??

    • @medalgear654
      @medalgear654 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      yeah at that point Harry's hatred for Snape grew and he was no longer taking shits from him.

    • @Gibmeprimogemss
      @Gibmeprimogemss 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And I’m sure Neville was like, “ YOOOOOOOOO…”

  • @Mariah-kf3hm
    @Mariah-kf3hm 3 ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Harry and ginnys relationship was a little awkward in the movie but in the book you can tell it gains and leads from the connection of the chamber of secrets which only they were present in

  • @nixirudic
    @nixirudic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +178

    Why MovieFlame is a great channel:
    The guy who speaks doesn’t have a boring voice.
    The channel is interesting itself.
    It makes it easy for me to understand the movies and books 📚
    Thank you 😊

  • @justsomedork8729
    @justsomedork8729 4 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    I have to say Half-Blood Prince is my favorite as well, because after the Philosophers Stone, I always knew Snape was the misunderstood hero, but when he killed Dumbledore, I got a little surprised, and I was shocked, through reading the Deathly Hallows, When Voldemort killed Snape, and Harry rushed to try to save him and got the memory tears, and after reading “The Princes Tale” I just lost it when Severus casted his Patronus, I was sobbing and laughing, and still to this day Severus Snape is my favorite character, Always :)

    • @qwertyvcxz4413
      @qwertyvcxz4413 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Jamesy Wamesy I always support Snape, I didn’t get surprised when Snape killed Dumbledore because I understand, no good teachers would let their student to became a murderer when they knew.

    • @atripathi7063
      @atripathi7063 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Snape... always

  • @metric_tundra1924
    @metric_tundra1924 4 ปีที่แล้ว +285

    Them 8 dislikes are all of Voldemort’s horcruxes
    Edit:Now Voldemort has 35 horcruxes...
    Harry has no hekkin chance

    • @bigegamingandmore1947
      @bigegamingandmore1947 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Preston Garner but... there’s 7...

    • @alebia8329
      @alebia8329 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Now he have 20 😂

    • @contrerasamado
      @contrerasamado 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Dont understimate the dark lord

    • @alebia8329
      @alebia8329 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@contrerasamado xD

    • @iggylo7867
      @iggylo7867 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sike 25

  • @theoxyscape7057
    @theoxyscape7057 4 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    The Goblet of Fire is my personal favourite. It was really a turning point of the series, which had great effects on the series as a whole. I also really like the idea of other magical schools and a tournament.

    • @Flohaiique
      @Flohaiique 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      It was so different I loved the triwizard tournament. It was very difficult to decide between GOF and POA but I eventually chose POA as my favorite so Gof is my second favorite

    • @KateJn
      @KateJn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's a turning point for Harry and for everything that happens in the fifth book.

    • @DarnHooligan
      @DarnHooligan 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Goblet of Fire was the most fun for me. I revisit the series because I really enjoy the feeling that I'm in Hogwarts with Harry, going through the school year, and I feel like the Goblet of Fire does this best

    • @user-pt5cl2ro6f
      @user-pt5cl2ro6f 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@DarnHooligan I feel the same!! When I read that it was gonna be focusing with other wizarding schools I immediately felt excited to boast about Hogwarts lol

    • @Gibmeprimogemss
      @Gibmeprimogemss 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me too! It shows the characters growing and the turn-point of the series!

  • @madien370
    @madien370 3 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    Snape is hands down the best Harry Potter series character of all. We are constantly shifting our thoughts about him - in the first book we hated him then at the end we loved him, that same pattern went on throughout the series. I found myself wanting to punch Snape at times but also hug him far before the final book. The fact that he is so closed off, probably as a result of being bullied as a child and never actually pursuing the woman he loved most, makes him look emotionless. He gives off a psychopathic vibe in the sense where it seems as though he is monotone (based on his voice, actions, expressions, etc.). We never really see his true self until the last book where his character arch takes OFF. We look back and notice small things he's done and understand why he did them. The fact that he was able to love Lily for his entire life, and with that, care for Harry even though Harry really never respected him, and he hated James Potter, he still cared for Harry and couldn't hurt him simply because of his love for his mom. We see that he's deep down, a hearty and loving man (and he was the whole entire time), yet the only time he really shows emotion is in his memory, the conversation between him and Dumbledore, where he breaks down and actually exposes his true self. I love that man so much. I was sobbing the whole time during his memory sequence. At the end of the sixth book, I thought, this is my final straw. I hate Snape. He is the worst, he betrayed everyone, I literally felt personally betrayed by him and I'm not in Harry Potter. I thought that there was LITERALLY no possible way JK Rowling could salvage his character after that, that the ups and downs were over and he is just a bad person. Then, when he's about to be killed by Voldemort, I found myself feeling sorry for him and tearing up unknowingly, I was like "why am I crying its *Snape*", but then after reading his memories I completely broke down. I love him so much. Best character.

    • @user-pt5cl2ro6f
      @user-pt5cl2ro6f 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      I still didn't like him tho. I can't brush off his bad actions just coz of some sad backstory - it's so cliche, done so many times. Meaning well doesn't always come across through ones actions right. So I can't really see how he supposedly "cared" for Harry all this time while simultaneously treating him and people he cares for like shit. (preventing him from dying isn't the only way to show u care. What if he lived, but his future is ruined because of you? But it's oke since he didn't die - which also contrasts the point of "There's things much worse than death" theme they're going about.) Don't even get me started on how shit of a teacher he is. However, this is only my opinion and anyone can think otherwise.

    • @kenmalovesBLUEberries
      @kenmalovesBLUEberries 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Yeah he's an extremely well- written character

    • @smithereens388
      @smithereens388 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah he’s a great character, I wouldn’t say I’m a HP fan but his storyline really grabbed me. There are parts where he comes off as a bit of a cartoon villain but he also feels like a real, deeply flawed person who changes for the better. The way everything came together in The Prince’s Tale was beautiful.

    • @jaydas8976
      @jaydas8976 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      In the end I still didn’t like him bc of how he treated the students at hogwarts and bc of other things he did, but I do think he’s a very well written character

    • @alexg2352
      @alexg2352 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@user-pt5cl2ro6f he never cared for Harry , in the end it was only to destroy Voldemort

  • @siljapeters2836
    @siljapeters2836 4 ปีที่แล้ว +182

    You don’t need to convince me. It’s already my favorite. Just sad the movie adaptation was so bad.

    • @thedoodlebugg1337
      @thedoodlebugg1337 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Well,its true.

    • @_adil-
      @_adil- 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yeah, the movie adaptation disappointed me so much. This in fact was the darkest movie out of the lot imo and they dropped the ball on it . Loved the cave scene tho

    • @joeyjerry1586
      @joeyjerry1586 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      The movie adaptation wasn’t horrible but it did not do the book justice at all. Michael Gambon and Tom Felton were excellent though and the last 45 minutes were perfect.

    • @siljapeters2836
      @siljapeters2836 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@joeyjerry1586 I agree that the last part was incredible. In addition to the actors you mentioned, I also think Alan Rickman did an amazing job acting as Snape in this movie!

    • @joeyjerry1586
      @joeyjerry1586 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@siljapeters2836, obviously. Jim Broadbent as well as Slughorn. He’s so underrated and I love his interactions with Harry

  • @sopheed9266
    @sopheed9266 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    One little detail in the books that I love and that adds to this book so much is that Snape is the only character who never asks the students to open a textbook (except when he teaches DAtDA in book 3). For every other subject, the teachers always ask the students to open their textbooks, but Snape always puts the potions instructions on a blackboard. As if to show how little Snape trusts the potions instructions in those books. It's just one of those little hints that you'd never notice unless you re read the books, but it really goes to show how much forethought was put into the books

    • @KatherineNaumenko
      @KatherineNaumenko 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Good point about Snape. Apparently, the professor who distrusts coursebooks most is Professor Binns. Students don't even have books, they only take notes during his lectures. I'm surprised his lectures are not sold by some students who left school. Also I found how long the professor was teaching: "Already deceased by the late 19th century, Professor Binns was boring students post-mortem already in the 1890s."

    • @The_unknown_legend1409
      @The_unknown_legend1409 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      damn , i just realized it after reading your comment . also during the DADA class , he told to open the books because he wanted the students to find that lupin is a werewolf .

    • @zoemoskal9700
      @zoemoskal9700 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Damn, I never noticed that… it makes so much sense now!!

  • @mastahrage9931
    @mastahrage9931 4 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    Lav-Lav and Won Won: The Movie
    ft. The Half-Blood Prince
    ft. Awkward Ginny
    (I saw this comment before, so credit to them)

  • @sumanthmurthy1642
    @sumanthmurthy1642 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    The Potions classes and the “rivalry” between Harry and Hermione in those classes are so funny in this book!

  • @DigiWarriorCallum
    @DigiWarriorCallum 4 ปีที่แล้ว +94

    I love the book, but my greatest gripe was Hermionie. The fact she was so adamant to shut down and denies Harry's arguments and reasonings to how Draco was up to something irritated me.
    Yeah yeah, it's hard to believe a 16 year old would be an *actual* Death Eater, it would be farcetched, but the fact she was like "Nah, i don't believe it." when Harry explained Malfoy and Snapes private conversation about the Unbreakable Vow...
    Like, come on, Hermionie, you're smarter than this!

    • @greetingsearth387
      @greetingsearth387 4 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      DigiWarriorCallum well I like it because it is proof that Hermione is flawed, just like everyone else.

    • @Dude-dx5ns
      @Dude-dx5ns 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Hermione is very close minded and for obvious reason she doesn't think Harry is worth listening to because well, he's not the smartest person.

    • @Lasmelan
      @Lasmelan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      If not for Hermione's close-mindedness, she would be quite an unrealistic character.

    • @cyborgyohanna26
      @cyborgyohanna26 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      She was described by Luna’s father as intelligent but limited. She is limited to what she learns from books. If it’s not in the book, she won’t believe it.

    • @anthonyfarshaw8619
      @anthonyfarshaw8619 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Indeed, Hermione IS smarter than that. But for that book she was dumbed down, so JKR could ram the Hinny ship down our throats, because she kept clinging to the plot as she first invented it, while in the previous two books Harry and Hermione were becoming way too close (book 4 ending with Hermione kissing Harry for the first time, and in book 5 Harry completely broke down by the thought of Dolohov having killed Hermione).

  • @jisungshandcuffs605
    @jisungshandcuffs605 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I can understand why Harry and Cho's relationship was awkward and undeveloped. He had a crush on her for her beauty and nice personality, whilst not knowing so much about her. And I think that Cho was never truly interested in Harry, but something drove her to pursue a relationship because he was the Harry Potter or she just needed someone to get over Cederic. Nonetheless, they just weren't a good pair since they had little in common and had spent very little time together.
    Harry with Ginny on the other hand have known each other since his 1st year at Hogwats and their relationship definitely matures better than his and Cho's. Ginny always had that admiration and liking for Harry, getting even deeper after he saved her in the chamber of secrets. And they generally had way more natural process into becoming a couple since they had more in common and had more chances to be together, making them both comfortable around each other.
    Rowling may have wanted to interpret this very gradual character development into the books to show that Ginny and Harry made a better couple all along. That's why I believe that the author did a pretty good job with those 2 relationships to argue against your opinions.
    P.S. If I could write so much on my english or history essays in school, I would probably be the best student in my year

  • @raxyls2475
    @raxyls2475 4 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    Voldemort: I knew one day everyone will fear my na-
    Corona virus: Hold my beer

  • @neilneilguiang8409
    @neilneilguiang8409 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    HBP is one of my favorites because it shows the vulnerability of Voldemort, the coming of age and character developments

  • @Murxoq
    @Murxoq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Since the first book I always trusted Snape, I don’t know why I just felt like he’s very important and a good man. After this book I started questioning my opinion but i still trusted him

  • @ariannar4153
    @ariannar4153 4 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    i’m gonna be honest, the 5th book, order of the phoenix is my personal favorite. i feel like the DA brings more of the other characters out, as it’s not just based on harry, hermione and ron. i know the whole idea is for harry, ron, and hermione, but it brings more of the other characters’ personalities.

    • @stefan4159
      @stefan4159 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Exactly, there is lots of development for characters like Sirius, Ginny, Neville and Luna.

    • @ariannar4153
      @ariannar4153 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      right? it shows more people and a little bit about them as we don’t really see that in the other films.

    • @ariannar4153
      @ariannar4153 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Iron Man thank you!

  • @paularena4753
    @paularena4753 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    “Let us step out into the night and pursue that flighty temptress, adventure.” Best line. Got it tattooed on me

  • @toufeeqahmed7511
    @toufeeqahmed7511 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    The relationship between Harry and Dumbledore is my favorite part of the book. The plot twists, the scene when harry get to know about Snape hearing the prophecy through Sybil Trelawney, everything was so much fascinating about this book

  • @nont18411
    @nont18411 4 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    13:50 Still angry what Star Wars has done to him. He is a great actor and General Hux could’ve been a compelling villain.

    • @bigegamingandmore1947
      @bigegamingandmore1947 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Nirawit Karnjanasomwong General Hux was badass in FA, was ruined in the opening of TLJ (shocker) and became a joke in ROS

  • @stillcold
    @stillcold 4 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    While I do love the backstory on tom, dumbledores death, and how perfectly written this book is my favorite is still 7. All of my favorite scenes like harry talking to dumbledores portrait at the end, snapes memories, dursleys departure, dumbledore and grindelwalds back story, etc are in 7.

    • @sivad1025
      @sivad1025 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree. The first time through, I hated all the Dumbledore stuff because I wanted to get to all the action. But in my numerous rereads, Dumbledore's backstory has become the highlight of the whole series because of how it relates to Harry's thematic arc.

    • @hanjisungionlyknowpeter4405
      @hanjisungionlyknowpeter4405 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Clout God i 100% agree with you. my favorite moments especially were the chapters focused on snape, meaning his death and then his memories. and i’m going to admit that i actually cried when snape died the second time i read the book after knowing about his past.

  • @kennymarket2428
    @kennymarket2428 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Harry’s relationship with Cho was just a first crush scenario. The 6th book was about the time right before you come of age. They are actively working for their future and not just planning for it. This is why his relationship with Ginny works out so well. She was his actual girlfriend. They had time behind the scenes and that’s a huge difference from his time with Cho. Ron’s story arc in this book is underrated. I loved his whole storyline and his relationship with Lavender. She did it so well. After watching this whole video I can say I’m proud of you man. For the first on any Harry Potter TH-cam page I can say you really know your stuff. I don’t agree with everything but this was a very well thought out video.

  • @Ataraxia462
    @Ataraxia462 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I just love every chapter in which Harry and Dumbledore have long conversations and go on different missions in regards to the horcruxes. The previous book purposely divided them so it was amazing to read those chapters.

  • @lutilda
    @lutilda 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I'm one of the few people that really like Harry and Ginny together. During my first reread after the series was complete I picked up on so many small details hinting to Harry liking Ginny and their chemistry but it's easy to dismiss when you don't know.

    • @stefan4159
      @stefan4159 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Exactly, it did not "come out of nowhere" as some claim. I'm a huge fan of their relationship, and it's definitely more popular than you give credit.

    • @showkatullah519
      @showkatullah519 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi 5!

    • @103rupaliavantikasahoo4
      @103rupaliavantikasahoo4 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So true people argue that Harry is good with Cho more chemistry and all....I doubt whether it's just me who sees how great both of their relationship and story is....she never gave up on her

    • @NsTheName
      @NsTheName ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I don't think the number is few. I think the majority of book fans love them together. Those who've only ever watched the movies are, of course, confused by them because the movies did a terrible job of fleshing out their relationship.

    • @zoemoskal9700
      @zoemoskal9700 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Can you tell me some examples of these signs? I honestly really want to know what I’ve not picked on. I’ve read the books SO many times but I honestly still do feel like their relationship comes out of nowhere a bit really.

  • @Someone-pn1nc
    @Someone-pn1nc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Movieflame definently is one of the BEST youtubers at least my favorite he's so good at making videos. He explains everything so well and this book is my favorite as well but Morgan Ross just made me like it more

  • @aananya5046
    @aananya5046 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I was blushing and fangirling when I read the first kiss scene of Harry and Ginny

    • @aananya5046
      @aananya5046 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Eleanor Draws yeah the book one was much better

    • @cocothesocialist3690
      @cocothesocialist3690 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Weeb and army you know k-pop is a corrupt capitalist organisation that feeds on its artists that they make totally artificially

    • @miavanderwalt1856
      @miavanderwalt1856 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me to I was so disappointed when they didn't add that scene

  • @madisoncort4753
    @madisoncort4753 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like writing books, story’s and this channel makes me respect so many authors and just I love this channel so thank you for giving me inspiration

  • @simonhtut05
    @simonhtut05 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    These videos are so detailed and the amount of time and effort you put into these videos is amazing. You work so hard to entertain us and to fill your passion. Keep up the awesome work.

  • @somebody.nobody9711
    @somebody.nobody9711 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    My heart broke to 1 billion pieces when Dumbledore died 💔

  • @resistyranny_0992
    @resistyranny_0992 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes dude this has always been my favorite book and you really helped flesh out all the reasons why it's the best in ways that I didn't see. Great job man.

  • @toufeeqahmed7511
    @toufeeqahmed7511 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should make video essays on every book as well because you've been doing it so good

  • @raheemtornatojonestoo6964
    @raheemtornatojonestoo6964 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Yessss i love these kinda videos dudee

  • @spectrest3435
    @spectrest3435 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was eagerly waiting for this

  • @stephaniewoods3201
    @stephaniewoods3201 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are the best TH-camr. I mean you work super hard on your videos, you read the books and watch the movies. I’m really supersized how well you comprehend what you read and watch. I really like your theories too. Keep up the good work

  • @ayanna6327
    @ayanna6327 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    "Spinner's End" is one of my favorite chapters in all of HP.

  • @Ms_lalalalauren
    @Ms_lalalalauren 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This and the 4th are my faves. The story telling in both are in my opinion brilliant

  • @lorindesigns
    @lorindesigns 4 ปีที่แล้ว +319

    Movie Flames: Half Blood is the worst movie!
    Also Movie Flame: Half Blood is the best book!

    • @Jerrysis
      @Jerrysis 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      a sexy boo

    • @lorindesigns
      @lorindesigns 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Jerrysis lol

    • @siljapeters2836
      @siljapeters2836 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      He’s right tho😂

    • @lassegrotkjr6326
      @lassegrotkjr6326 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Grape2D actually he thinks goblet of fire is the worst movie.

    • @siljapeters2836
      @siljapeters2836 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Grape2D tbh goblet of fire is a good movie if you haven’t read the book. But if you compare the two it’s trash. I mean goblet and half-blood prince are my favorite books, and the movies always look extra bad in comparison.

  • @tonyarellano
    @tonyarellano ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this was so well said. thank you

  • @DelvirahSabatinidheesabatini
    @DelvirahSabatinidheesabatini 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG I'm so glad I found your vid! I've stood by this for years, when most of my friends prefer OotP or PoA. Thank you!

  • @certainlynotthebestpianist5638
    @certainlynotthebestpianist5638 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Having seen the thumbnail, I was like "oh, eventually, HBP is also my favorite book, now there will be a never-ending string of

  • @ibrahimabuoss9166
    @ibrahimabuoss9166 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Best TH-camr
    I watched every single vid❤️❤️

  • @harrypotteroftherings5242
    @harrypotteroftherings5242 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I finished the Half-blood Prince just an hour ago (for the first time) and it became my favourite, miles far away from the others... I just love the way you explain everything by presenting the facts... Huge support!

  • @aaronheyman9115
    @aaronheyman9115 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Morgan I loved how you emphasized that the Harry Potter series is in some ways a mystery series. There are so many mysteries. I think of Chamber of Secrets and the mystery about the monster and who was letting it petrify people was my favorite growing up reading the books.

  • @ritamartins8561
    @ritamartins8561 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    hi, really enjoy your videos keep up the good work :)

  • @owenmorris2691
    @owenmorris2691 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    This has always been my favourite book in the series! Voldemort's history is so fascinating. Definetley the best book!

  • @mattisbby6
    @mattisbby6 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You make the best videoes about Harry Potter. We all appreciate you’re effort!

  • @keithrosenthal4757
    @keithrosenthal4757 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Please know we appreciate your videos, the effort, time and execution that you put into them . I only wish their were more Star Wars channels talking about Star Wars books as good as yours !!!

  • @elmirshabayev7959
    @elmirshabayev7959 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I finished reading the book yesterday,and I loved it

    • @Kete2121
      @Kete2121 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same

  • @jorg3023
    @jorg3023 4 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    I already agreed with this on the last video but.. Half-blood prince, favorite book and least favorite movie.

  • @KayleeCee
    @KayleeCee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have a special fondness in my heart for this particular HP book. I read it while recovering from a surgery at my mom's house. This was in 2013, I came late to the books but had been watching the movies. I was an adult and had been living on my own for quite some time, but needed some help and observation after the surgery. So I spent the week at my parent's house reading this book and being looked after by my family. The pain and recovery from the surgery sucked, but reading this wonderful book while being looked after by my family was nice.

  • @emilybolton9777
    @emilybolton9777 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I honestly don’t know how you keep coming up with new Harry Potter content to make videos about. Just when I think you’ve covered everything you post another hp video. Incredible

  • @leonardoleal5092
    @leonardoleal5092 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    reading the Half Blood Prince book when I learned that Snape was someone’s double agent and was managing to have both Dumbledore’s and Voldemort’s trust I’ve always had a strong feeling he was on the good side, cause if he was deceiving someone it had to be Voldemort and not Dumbledore, unlike many people think I always thought Voldemort wasn’t that smart, his arrogance and self entitlement blinded him a lot, specially to those things he couldn’t understand or that he despised

  • @Grivian
    @Grivian 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Too many great moments:
    - Voldemorts backstory
    - Ginny and Harrys kiss
    - Draco and Harrys duel
    - The entire cave scene including dat fire spell.
    - "I'm not worried Harry, I'm with you"
    - "Harry will handle it"
    "Accio Rosmertas brooms" (I dunno I really like that part)
    - The entire scene up until Dumbledore dies
    - Harry and Snape duel and revelation
    - The funeral

    • @siphokazingubane1065
      @siphokazingubane1065 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      OMG I love the "Accio Rosmerta's brooms" part too! 🥰

  • @thebakingkarrott
    @thebakingkarrott 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of thre best videos you have ever made! The explanation was perfect!

  • @micaelacorona1350
    @micaelacorona1350 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I totally agree with you Morgan, you took the words right out of my mouth.

  • @annabelrhodes3035
    @annabelrhodes3035 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Using this quarantine to have a full Harry Potter marathon with my brother

  • @OrkosUA
    @OrkosUA 4 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    I also enjoyed that book where Harry mostly had a peaceful school year and finally got himself a girlfriend.

  • @seldonsinq
    @seldonsinq 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Excellent work. Thank you for sharing this.

  • @CoKiEsAnDcReAm07
    @CoKiEsAnDcReAm07 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing video essay!

  • @damienchristopher5652
    @damienchristopher5652 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Tbh I see more similarities between HBP and CoS than Philosopher's stone. Because in both HBP and CoS we have a similar level of mystery (who opened the Chamber. And in HBP, what's Malfoy doing and who is the Half Blood Prince), a dive into Voldemort's backstory, Horcruxes (which were hinted at, but not revealed in HBP). They both pull so many parallels with each other, but Half Blood Prince does it more comprehensively

    • @stefan4159
      @stefan4159 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed. Also, Ginny is the most prominent in both CoS and HBP. In CoS, Ginny's strong feelings for Harry are given a lot of exposition; in HBP, it is the reverse.

    • @damienchristopher5652
      @damienchristopher5652 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@stefan4159 that's true. Chamber of Secrets and Half Blood prince show how far Ginny grew and developed from that shy little girl from Chamber of Secrets

  • @djcoasters2732
    @djcoasters2732 4 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    This book wasn't high on my favorite HP books list at first. And then I read it.
    Btw what happened to Arnold the Pygmy Puff?
    Edit : #drapple

    • @namiweiko3673
      @namiweiko3673 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      DJ REACTIONS I think J.K forgot about it...

    • @djcoasters2732
      @djcoasters2732 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@namiweiko3673 oh

    • @youdontneedtoknowwhoiam6640
      @youdontneedtoknowwhoiam6640 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      He probably died during the war, or Ginny had to leave him at her parents house before going back for sixth year.

    • @CD-603
      @CD-603 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have it 5th

    • @braddyhyperchavz2335
      @braddyhyperchavz2335 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Probably eaten by crookshanks

  • @WCLCooke
    @WCLCooke 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I gotta say, this video helped me with my own books. The individual character intros and the mysteries for each book, made me realize something that will save my work.
    I only listened to the Harry Potter audiobooks, so your interpretation made me realize how I can make my own series just as good. I swear to not plagiarize, though!
    Thank you for helping me see the light.

  • @kevind6723
    @kevind6723 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the beginning of HBP. It’s super cool at the time to get a glimpse of the wizarding world from someone other than Harry’s POV.

  • @hbda1636
    @hbda1636 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have 2 things to say...
    1.Your videos are just masterpiece.
    2.Your editing is something that I would not be able to do.

  • @markuskosmo
    @markuskosmo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just watched all of the Harry Potter movies a week or so ago, and I've just started reading the books again. I appreciate them so much more now, and I can't wait to see what I think of the books now. I think HBP is my favorite too, but I haven't read them in about 2 years, so I can't know for sure.

  • @KeidonKelley
    @KeidonKelley 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the warning at the beginning of the video, don't worry I will still watch it but just after I finish the book; I love your videos

  • @sabrinasuarezarrieta5182
    @sabrinasuarezarrieta5182 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos are sooooo well done, u should be proud of your Work, I really love this video

  • @Marcos_ML27
    @Marcos_ML27 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I loved the Half Blood Prince book so much, that watching the movie was a complete dissapointment, it still is. So much was cut off, left behind or forgotten, the book is just brilliant!

  • @katarinateofanov
    @katarinateofanov 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I always cry while reading about Dumbledore's death.

  • @lulunjifan8069
    @lulunjifan8069 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love ur videos, it made me understand everyone so much more thank u🥺

  • @SharpAsRavenClaws
    @SharpAsRavenClaws 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I think your explanation of why this book is way better than the other ones is way better explanation I could ever have.