Harry Potter and the half-blood prince #6

[lonetree1353]

Just got a notice from our bookstore Chapters to say you can now preorder #6 in the series for $23.65 Canadian. It is on the bookshelves July 16th. Now that is advance advertising. I would assume that the cover hasn't been made know as this is what they are showing:

http://images.chapters.indigo.ca/covers/books/756/155192756X_b.gif

[fudi2000]

Yeah, I just got an Email from Borders. If you preorder it now, it's only $17.99. Pretty sweet deal, even if you do have to wait 7 months.
THeresa

[Molli526]

I want it now though :)

[Escher]

Sweeeeet. I am so going to make those the bedtime ritual for my boys.....

[Molli526]

I read the first 5 books out loud when I was pregnant. I will read #6 first, the aloud to Charlie.

[lonetree1353]

I also see that she said ""The Half Blood Prince is neither Harry nor Voldemort". I wonder who it will be?

[Escher]

Probably a new character...I can't think of any other half-bloods....

though, was Voldemort half-blood? Rather Hitler-esque, isn't it?

[Molli526]

Originally posted by lonetree1353
I also see that she said ""The Half Blood Prince is neither Harry nor Voldemort". I wonder who it will be?

I missed this on her site. Where did you find it?


I can't figure out how to try to find out some of the plot :o

[badunnin]

Originally posted by Molli526


I missed this on her site. Where did you find it?


I can't figure out how to try to find out some of the plot :o

Molli - you can find it here (http://www.jkrowling.com/textonly/news_view.cfm?id=77)

[badunnin]

Alright folks. Reading the Rumours section of JKR's website, there is a rumour that Crookshanks is an animagus. She says he isn't, but isn't a pure cat either, and if one reads Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, it is possible to figure out what Crookshanks is mixed with.... Any takers? (I need to find my copy!)

Forget it! I found it! He's half cat, half... should I say it?

[Molli526]

Originally posted by badunnin


Forget it! I found it! He's half cat, half... should I say it?

Yes!

[Molli526]

Ok, who wants to help with Trivia?

I can only get one answer.

[badunnin]

Originally posted by Molli526
Ok, who wants to help with Trivia?

I can only get one answer.


Bring it on Molli!

He's half kneazle.

[Gracie]

Bethany, I forgot what a kneazle is - please fill me in.

Erin has already put this on her 2005 calendar!

Loren

[Molli526]

Question #1

Which British city did one year old Harry fall asleep as Hagrid took him to number four Privet Drive?

[badunnin]

Originally posted by Molli526
Question #1

Which British city did one year old Harry fall asleep as Hagrid took him to number four Privet Drive?

Bristol.

[Molli526]

Question #2

What is Ron's least favorite sanwich filling?

[badunnin]

Originally posted by Molli526
Question #2

What is Ron's least favorite sanwich filling?

corned beef.

[Molli526]

#3

What shape does Hermione's patronomus take?

[Molli526]

Two in a hole and four in a pair
and six in a trio you see
And eight's quartet, and what you must get
Is the name that fits just one of me

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[badunnin]

Originally posted by Gracie
Bethany, I forgot what a kneazle is - please fill me in.

Erin has already put this on her 2005 calendar!

Loren

"A kneazle is a cat-like creature that has the ability to detect untrustworthy animals or humans, though if it takes a liking to a witch or wizard it makes an excellent pet. They are intelligent, independent, and occasionally agressive. They also have the ability to guide its owner home is they are ever lost. The kneazle's outward appearance is even more unique then its amazing abilities. They have over large ears, a tail like a lion, and can interbreed with cats. A kneazle can have up to eight kittens in one litter." -Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

[Molli526]

I cannot be other than what I am
Until the man who made me dies
Power and glory will fall to me finally
Only when he last closes his eyes

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[badunnin]

Molli - her Patronus is an otter (had to look that one up). Is the answer to the riddle a half? I'm very not sure on that one.

[Molli526]

Originally posted by badunnin
Molli - her Patronus is an otter (had to look that one up). Is the answer to the riddle a half? I'm very not sure on that one.

half is correct :)

[Molli526]

one more and all the candles are lit! I hope it is a good hint :)

[Molli526]

Originally posted by Molli526
I cannot be other than what I am
Until the man who made me dies
Power and glory will fall to me finally
Only when he last closes his eyes

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Any thoughts?

[badunnin]

Blood. (half-blood)

[Gracie]

Thanks Bethany!

Molli, is the trivia from JK Rowling's website? Sorry I don't know the answer.

Loren

[Molli526]

Originally posted by badunnin
Blood. (half-blood)

It is 7 blanks. Blood was an answer to another question.

The trivia is from JK's site.

[tamawrite]

More trivia:

Of what beverage would Aunt Marge want, "A bit more...and a bit more?"

What color are a thestral's eyes?

What shape does Cho Chang's patronus take?

[Molli526]

Tamawrite-

Do you have a guess for my question? It is from JKR's site and I can hopefully get a plot hint if I can answer it.


I cannot be other than what I am

[Molli526]

Tamawrite-

Do you have a guess for my question? It is from JKR's site and I can hopefully get a plot hint if I can answer it.

I cannot be other than what I am
Until the man who made me dies
Power and glory will fall to me finally
Only when he last closes his eyes

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[tamawrite]

Originally posted by Molli526
Tamawrite-

Do you have a guess for my question? It is from JKR's site and I can hopefully get a plot hint if I can answer it.

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I'm still pondering...no real guesses yet. Age??? I don't think that's right. Reputation??? Nah.

Any ideas on your end?

[Escher]

I love these Sphinxian riddles. My favorite type.

[badunnin]

Originally posted by tamawrite
More trivia:

Of what beverage would Aunt Marge want, "A bit more...and a bit more?"

What color are a thestral's eyes?

What shape does Cho Chang's patronus take?

1) schnaps/brandy
2) red
3) a unicorn (it prances back and forth)

[tamawrite]

Originally posted by badunnin


1) schnaps/brandy
2) red
3) a unicorn (it prances back and forth)


1) Brandy is correct.

2) If memory serves (correct me if I'm wrong!) a thestral's eyes are pearly white.

3) Again correct me, but I believe Cho's patronus is a swan.


:)

[badunnin]

Originally posted by tamawrite



1) Brandy is correct.

2) If memory serves (correct me if I'm wrong!) a thestral's eyes are pearly white.

3) Again correct me, but I believe Cho's patronus is a swan.


:)


2 swimming patroni? ;) I'll look it up. You could be right. But whose pranced? Wasn't there a prancing patronus? Or galloping? Drat.

[badunnin]

I stand corrected - it was a swan. It soared around the room. I think I'm remembering Harry's stag prancing up and down in the courtroom. Or during OWLs.

[tamawrite]

Could Ginny's have been a unicorn?? I can't remember hers...

[Molli526]

This riddle is getting to me. I can't figure it out. I was thinking along the lines of Voldemort and someone, but not sure.

[badunnin]

Originally posted by tamawrite
Could Ginny's have been a unicorn?? I can't remember hers...

I can't find where hers was mentioned...

[tamawrite]

Originally posted by badunnin


I can't find where hers was mentioned...

Indeed, that could account for my memory lapse. :D

[badunnin]

*snort*

Here (http://quizilla.com/users/DCM873/quizzes/How%20much%20do%20you%20know%20about%20Harry%20Pot ter%3F) is another trivia site (as long as we are doing HP trivia...)

[tamawrite]

Originally posted by badunnin
*snort*

Here (http://quizilla.com/users/DCM873/quizzes/How%20much%20do%20you%20know%20about%20Harry%20Pot ter%3F) is another trivia site (as long as we are doing HP trivia...)

What fun! I got 200% (eh?) and qualify as Hermione Granger.

[Molli526]

I got the answer thanks to Sharon's help - thank you. It is Prince - DUH! Half and Blood were also there. How said, not a hint about the book. Just when it will be published, which is what we know. I want hints!!!

[badunnin]

Originally posted by Molli526


It is 7 blanks. Blood was an answer to another question.

The trivia is from JK's site.

Prince isn't 7 blanks though, unless I've misunderstood where the blanks come in...

[Molli526]

sorry, that was a bad glare on the computer.