Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince

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Now that JK Rowling has officially named her next book who do you think is the half-blood prince?? I initally thought it could possibly be something to do with Neville Longbottom, but have since remembered that both his parents were wizards therefore he is full blood. Anyone any suggestions as to who it could possibly be??

[sir insanity]

i think it could b colin creevey i mean he brown noses up 2 harry so i they know each other exist yet we have no knollage of what his parents are. or it could b colins brother we no even litller about him so jk could use him as the prince???????????????????!!!!!!!!!!

[Mystic]

To address a comment left by the esteemed potterfan if I may: If by suggesting Harry turns Voldemort back into Tom Riddle, you are meaning he turns him back to good, ala Return of the Jedi, I dont think that is going to happen. I dont know who the Half-Blood Prince is but just read The Order of the Phoenix and cant seem to remember any mention of Mark Evans. Could someone enlighten me as to who this person is? Secondly, I dont think Harry has a twin as the prophecy mentioned by Dumbledore at the end of Order of the Phoenix, seems to suggest that- Neville Longbottom aside-only one child was born at that time who would be able to defeat the Dark Lord. As Dumbledore was there when Harry was placed with the Dursleys and was the one to place him there, I dont think a twin is possible or he would have known about him all along and told Harry in his confession in the last book.

[munu]

i think the prince is someone that has already been mentioned in book five it could be anyone because lots of new people have appeared in book five but i think it could be dumbledores brotheraberforth

[izzykins]

I know it might sound strange but how about Snape? Dumbledore obviously has some hidden reason for trusting him and it has never fully been explained. I don't remeber it ever saying anything about his parents or past at all. He may be some distant relative of James. You never know!!!

[uber_panda]

The reason Dumbledore trusting Snape HAS been explained, in book 4 i think. Snape betrayed Voldemort. Which brings upa question for me even tought this is the HBP questions. The DADA teach, could he be the HBP? My new theory is that Lupin might be the HBP, but could he also come back as the new DADA teach?

[lovin_rupert]

I think it's Gilderoy Lockhart. J.K. did say the person was INTRODUCED in the chamber of secrets. Plus, Gilderoy is not all that good with his magic but he can still perform it. And we haven't heard anything about his parents whatsoever.

[hagrid]

Tom Riddle was the name of Tom Riddle's father. Lord V is Tom Marvolo Riddle Jr. [unnecessary personal abuse removed - AB Editor]

[uber_panda]

Hmm gilderoy lockhart, havent thought about him, maybe its because he LOST HIS MEMORY!

[undy]

thanks uber_panda for replying.....i cant wait until this book is released. i guess i'd kinda be a bit dissapointed in it was colin creezy or sumone lyk that. i was hoping for a new character to come in by surprise and suddenly play thing big role that helps everything fit, as if it were a big puzzle...

[Natb_87]

We know its not Mark Evans, because JK said in an interview that he is a coincidence. I personally think it is Dean Thomas, because JK says she had a whole backstory for him, and a prominant part in chamber, but took it out.

[Natb_87]

I think the idea that it is snape is interesting, but i think the HBP may be James Potter, as JK says we find out a lot more about him and lily.

[uber_panda]

I saw somewhere (think mugglenet.com) that Lily and James will play HUGE roles in HP & the HBP, espicially Lily's wand (made for doing charms) and her eyes.

[uber_panda]

I saw somewhere (think mugglenet.com) that Lily and James will play HUGE roles in HP & the HBP, espicially Lily's wand (made for doing charms) and her eyes.

[dobby]

I guess that it is Victor Krum as no mention of his parents are made. Also Hermoine and Victor are really getting along. Maybe he is the half blood prince with whom Harry will team up to defeat the dark lord.

[pratiksha]

i think it is hagrid,malfoy,dean thomas, i think so thanks for allowing to register my name. if you can, can u tell my email add to jk rowling,dan,emma,rupert please. thanks,pratiksha

[Raban]

I found out Tom Riddle is suposed to having to do with the half blood prince and some how that means hagrid will get eliminated. I also heard harry has a brother and that the half blood prince comes from a royal family. I just read the Half Blood Prince will be a new character entirely.

[talltori]

Sorry to inform everyone that the Half Blood Prince has nothing to do with Harry, Voldemort, or Mark Evans. In fact, J.K. Rowling quotes on her web site the the mention of Mark Evans was an accidental mention. She said she slipped with giving Mark the last name of 'Evans' and that he has nothing to do with the story what so ever. I believe the Half blood Prince is a new character.

[talltori]

Kelly_Hsu The Tom that was found dead was Voldemort's father. Voldemort killed his father (Tom Riddle) and his grandparents (the Riddles) because they cast him out when they found out that his mother was a witch. Hence, why he needs the bone from his father, the arm from his servent and the blood from his enemy to rise again.

[uber_panda]

i think that no author in their right mind would just come out of the blue, while she's been planning for years, that her main character has a brother!

[Benny]

It makes total sense that Dumbledore will be the half blood prince. He is the most powerful wizard in the books. It would make sense for the book to be titled after him as he will most likely be DEAD by the end of book 6. It makes sense Harry has to kill Voldemort so "a la" Star Wars the master must sacrifice himself for the student to achieve the ultimate goal. It makes sense. Mark Evans is noone. It isn't Harry or Voldemort. J.K. Rowling has said that.