Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - Page 4

Elanor the hobbit · 02-16-2005, 01:58 PM

Here's a weird theory: Could felix felicis be a spell, rather than a person? If so, there's a possibility it could be the incantation for the cheering charm. Personally, I think it's most likely a person, who I think is most likely the DADA teacher. If so, he's a very happy one

, at least if his name fits his personality as with so many HP characters. It's about time they had a nice DADA teacher!

Minielin · 02-16-2005, 06:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Elanor the hobbit

Here's a weird theory: Could felix felicis be a spell, rather than a person?

Well, as I think I mentioned, that was my original theory. At this point, however, I'm just saying the fact that Felix is an actual name is supplanting it.

***Fat middle*** · 02-18-2005, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Minielin

Well, as I think I mentioned, that was my original theory. At this point, however, I'm just saying the fact that Felix is an actual name is supplanting it.

Sorry, but I think I'm lost here: where does that Felex felicis stuff come from? is it explained in another thread?

sun-star · 02-18-2005, 04:26 PM

There was a thread on it a while ago - according to JKR "Felix felicis" is the name of one of the chapters in the 6th book. I still think that Felix is the name of a person and felicis is a spell or description of that person (i.e. I'm still saying it's like "Dudley Demented"...

).

Pytt · 02-18-2005, 04:53 PM

The name Felix Felicis was published on Jks own site, behind the secret door. We got three chapter names, and Felix Felicis was one of them.
I think it is a person, rather than a spell.

**Nurvingiel** · 02-18-2005, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Elanor the hobbit

It's about time they had a nice DADA teacher!

What about Professor Lupin! He was by far the best DADA teacher they had.

***Fat middle*** · 02-19-2005, 04:44 AM

Thank you pytt and sun-star

Finrod Felagund · 02-23-2005, 12:34 AM

My money's on Hagrid!

sun-star · 02-23-2005, 08:19 AM

I heard a theory that it might be Godric Gryffindor or Salazar Slytherin, since Book 6 apparently has some connection to Book 2.

EarthBound · 02-23-2005, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Nurvingiel

What about Professor Lupin! He was by far the best DADA teacher they had.

Cheers and all that! Lupin is our guy for teacher of the century!

sun-star · 03-09-2005, 04:57 AM

Seen these? Half-Blood Prince book covers!

British children's edition

British adult edition

American edition

I like the British adult one best. Hmm, Advanced Potion making...

***Fat middle*** · 03-09-2005, 07:26 AM

Do you thin it is a pensieve that in the american edition?

**Nurvingiel** · 03-09-2005, 08:36 AM

I think that is a Penseive FM. I like the Children's edition the best, except why doesn't Harry have black hair?

Or is that just the sun shining in my monitor..?

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Originally Posted by sun-star

I heard a theory that it might be Godric Gryffindor or Salazar Slytherin, since Book 6 apparently has some connection to Book 2.

I think this comes from the fact that book 2 was originally going to be titled "Hp and the half-blood prince", but JK Rowling scrapped that idea as well as the whole original plotline for book 2 - I guess she has taken it up now with book six. So technically it's not a spin-off.

This is on the official site if I'm paraphrasing it correctly.

Also, I strongly doubt that Salazar Slytherin is a half-blood, given his apparent attitude.

Godric Gryffindor is a very interesting possibility though.

ItalianLegolas · 03-09-2005, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Nurvingiel

I think that is a Penseive FM. I like the Children's edition the best, except why doesn't Harry have black hair?

Or is that just the sun shining in my monitor..?

Yes, i think that is the sun in your monitor Nurv, it looks black to me... question. How come Americans like me always get the cruddy editions of HP books? The British childrens cover is so much cooler then the American one!!

***IronParrot*** · 03-09-2005, 04:22 PM

That's the great thing about living in Canada: British editions of Harry Potter.

Advanced Potion-Making... interesting. There's little escaping Snape, that's for sure - though I do wonder what will happen with Harry's Occlumency tutelage. Get those two in a room and a great scene ensues.

Judging by the other two covers I have a feeling Dumbledore isn't going to be nearly as detached from Harry as he was in Phoenix, but this is just a confirmation of what was already implied in the last book - that ultimately, Dumbledore saw his distancing himself from Harry for his own protection as a mistake (if I remember correctly).

inked · 03-09-2005, 04:35 PM

Nurv,

there is much at JK Rowling's site in the extra section on the chapter under discussion for opening 3 prior books and now truly in HP&HBP!

And, if you would like, the hp-lexicon.org has a quote section in the upper header which will allow you to access specific material on this (I'd cite it but I don't want to deprive you of the fun!

)

I am currently puzzling over the identity of the HBP whom I am convinced we have met in an earlier work!

Minielin · 03-09-2005, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by inked

I am currently puzzling over the identity of the HBP whom I am convinced we have met in an earlier work!

What are your theories so far?

inked · 03-09-2005, 11:34 PM

Books 2 and 6 are related per JKR. I'm leaning towards Colin Creevy, actually. He appears to be house-elf in part. There were hints to that effect. And recall that Dobby handled Lucius Malfoy quite handily at the close of CoS. This is purest speculation on my part. But JKR has demonstrated in each book that the end is in the beginning. Applying that principle to the whole story (of which each episode has been an integral part and stand-alone narrative), I think we must have met the HBP. Colin is a very unlikely candidate but that makes him...very likely, IMHO.

We shall see. I do reserve the right to change my opinion for I freely admit I am puzzling over the matter. In my experience of crosswords and novels, I admit to mistakes and my share of red herring as well as crow!

***Fat middle*** · 03-10-2005, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by inked

Books 2 and 6 are related per JKR. I'm leaning towards Colin Creevy, actually. He appears to be house-elf in part. There were hints to that effect. And recall that Dobby handled Lucius Malfoy quite handily at the close of CoS. This is purest speculation on my part. But JKR has demonstrated in each book that the end is in the beginning. Applying that principle to the whole story (of which each episode has been an integral part and stand-alone narrative), I think we must have met the HBP. Colin is a very unlikely candidate but that makes him...very likely, IMHO.

We shall see. I do reserve the right to change my opinion for I freely admit I am puzzling over the matter. In my experience of crosswords and novels, I admit to mistakes and my share of red herring as well as crow!

Hey! I liked that theory. It's probably absurd but it has some JKR-feeling at the same time

Pytt · 03-11-2005, 11:14 AM

Yes. Nice theory Inked. I haven't noticed that about the end is in the beginning before, but as you say it, I remember it is so.

02-16-2005, 01:58 PM	#61
Elanor the hobbit Sapling Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: hobbit hole Posts: 12	Here's a weird theory: Could felix felicis be a spell, rather than a person? If so, there's a possibility it could be the incantation for the cheering charm. Personally, I think it's most likely a person, who I think is most likely the DADA teacher. If so, he's a very happy one , at least if his name fits his personality as with so many HP characters. It's about time they had a nice DADA teacher! __________________ Elanor the friendly hobbit who draws cool mazes: Segovia Mazes

02-18-2005, 04:26 PM	#64
sun-star Lady of Letters Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Either Oxford or Kent, England Posts: 2,476	There was a thread on it a while ago - according to JKR "Felix felicis" is the name of one of the chapters in the 6th book. I still think that Felix is the name of a person and felicis is a spell or description of that person (i.e. I'm still saying it's like "Dudley Demented"... ). __________________ And all the time the waves, the waves, the waves Chase, intersect and flatten on the sand As they have done for centuries, as they will For centuries to come, when not a soul Is left to picnic on the blazing rocks, When England is not England, when mankind Has blown himself to pieces. Still the sea, Consolingly disastrous, will return While the strange starfish, hugely magnified, Waits in the jewelled basin of a pool.

02-18-2005, 04:53 PM	#65
Pytt The Supreme Lord of The Northern Eagles Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: trondheim, norway Posts: 1,388	The name Felix Felicis was published on Jks own site, behind the secret door. We got three chapter names, and Felix Felicis was one of them. I think it is a person, rather than a spell. __________________ Don't Panic!

02-19-2005, 04:44 AM	#67
*Fat middle* Mootis per forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Spain Posts: 61,439	Thank you pytt and sun-star __________________ Do not be hasty. That is my motto. Now we'll have a drink and go to the Entmoot.

02-23-2005, 12:34 AM	#68
Finrod Felagund King of Nargothrond Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Canada! eh? Posts: 2,002	My money's on Hagrid! __________________ "THE EAGLES ARE COMING, THE EAGLES ARE COMING......AND A MOTH!!!!!"

02-23-2005, 08:19 AM	#69
sun-star Lady of Letters Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Either Oxford or Kent, England Posts: 2,476	I heard a theory that it might be Godric Gryffindor or Salazar Slytherin, since Book 6 apparently has some connection to Book 2.

03-09-2005, 04:57 AM	#71
sun-star Lady of Letters Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Either Oxford or Kent, England Posts: 2,476	Seen these? Half-Blood Prince book covers! British children's edition British adult edition American edition I like the British adult one best. Hmm, Advanced Potion making... __________________ And all the time the waves, the waves, the waves Chase, intersect and flatten on the sand As they have done for centuries, as they will For centuries to come, when not a soul Is left to picnic on the blazing rocks, When England is not England, when mankind Has blown himself to pieces. Still the sea, Consolingly disastrous, will return While the strange starfish, hugely magnified, Waits in the jewelled basin of a pool. Last edited by sun-star : 03-09-2005 at 04:58 AM.

03-09-2005, 07:26 AM	#72
*Fat middle* Mootis per forum Administrator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Spain Posts: 61,439	Do you thin it is a pensieve that in the american edition? __________________ Do not be hasty. That is my motto. Now we'll have a drink and go to the Entmoot.

03-09-2005, 04:22 PM	#75
*IronParrot* Fowl Administrator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Calgary or Edmonton, Canada Posts: 53,420	That's the great thing about living in Canada: British editions of Harry Potter. Advanced Potion-Making... interesting. There's little escaping Snape, that's for sure - though I do wonder what will happen with Harry's Occlumency tutelage. Get those two in a room and a great scene ensues. Judging by the other two covers I have a feeling Dumbledore isn't going to be nearly as detached from Harry as he was in Phoenix, but this is just a confirmation of what was already implied in the last book - that ultimately, Dumbledore saw his distancing himself from Harry for his own protection as a mistake (if I remember correctly). __________________ All of IronParrot's posts are guaranteed to be 100% intelligent and/or sarcastic, comprising no genetically modified content and tested on no cute furry little animals unless the SPCA is looking elsewhere. If you observe a failure to uphold this warranty, please contact a forum administrator immediately to receive a full refund on your Entmoot registration. Blog: Nick's Café Canadien

03-09-2005, 04:35 PM	#76
inked Elf Lord Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: sikeston, MO, usa, earth, sol Posts: 3,114	Nurv, there is much at JK Rowling's site in the extra section on the chapter under discussion for opening 3 prior books and now truly in HP&HBP! And, if you would like, the hp-lexicon.org has a quote section in the upper header which will allow you to access specific material on this (I'd cite it but I don't want to deprive you of the fun! ) I am currently puzzling over the identity of the HBP whom I am convinced we have met in an earlier work! __________________ Inked "Aslan is not a tame lion." CSL/LWW "The new school [acts] as if it required...courage to say a blasphemy. There is only one thing that requires real courage to say, and that is a truism." GK Chesterton "And there is always the danger of allowing people to suppose that our modern times are so wholly unlike any other times that the fundamental facts about man's nature have wholly changed with changing circumstances." Dorothy L. Sayers, 1 Sept. 1941

03-09-2005, 11:34 PM	#78
inked Elf Lord Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: sikeston, MO, usa, earth, sol Posts: 3,114	Books 2 and 6 are related per JKR. I'm leaning towards Colin Creevy, actually. He appears to be house-elf in part. There were hints to that effect. And recall that Dobby handled Lucius Malfoy quite handily at the close of CoS. This is purest speculation on my part. But JKR has demonstrated in each book that the end is in the beginning. Applying that principle to the whole story (of which each episode has been an integral part and stand-alone narrative), I think we must have met the HBP. Colin is a very unlikely candidate but that makes him...very likely, IMHO. We shall see. I do reserve the right to change my opinion for I freely admit I am puzzling over the matter. In my experience of crosswords and novels, I admit to mistakes and my share of red herring as well as crow! __________________ Inked "Aslan is not a tame lion." CSL/LWW "The new school [acts] as if it required...courage to say a blasphemy. There is only one thing that requires real courage to say, and that is a truism." GK Chesterton "And there is always the danger of allowing people to suppose that our modern times are so wholly unlike any other times that the fundamental facts about man's nature have wholly changed with changing circumstances." Dorothy L. Sayers, 1 Sept. 1941

03-11-2005, 11:14 AM	#80
Pytt The Supreme Lord of The Northern Eagles Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: trondheim, norway Posts: 1,388	Yes. Nice theory Inked. I haven't noticed that about the end is in the beginning before, but as you say it, I remember it is so. __________________ Don't Panic!