At the height of the second war, the wizarding community has never been in more danger. People are disappearing left and right, and mysterious deaths are not at all uncommon. Harry Potter, the "Chosen One", has to deal with even more staring and whispering in the corridors of Hogwarts.
This year, Harry begins taking private lessons with Dumbledore. As he attempts to unravel the mysterious past of Tom Riddle (Lord Voldemort), he will try to discover his only weakness, and the secret to destroying him once and for all.
Can Harry fulfill the destiny of the prophecy? Will he be brave enough to face all the dark obstacles ahead of him to save the people he loves and the school he calls home?
Title UK & US: Harry Potter & The Half-Blood Prince
Number of Pages US: 652
Number of Pages UK: 608
Year Released: 2005
Number of Chapters: 30
Publisher UK: Bloomsbury
Publisher US: Scholastic
Cover Art UK: Jason Cockcroft
Cover Art US: Mary GrandPré
Chapter 1: The Other Minister
Chapter 2: Spinner's End
Chapter 3: Will & Won't
Chapter 4: Horace Slughorn
Chapter 5: An Excess of Phlegm
Chapter 6: Draco's Detour
Chapter 7: The Slug Club
Chapter 8: Snape Victorious
Chapter 9: The Half-Blood Prince
Chapter 10: The House of Gaunt
Chapter 11: Hermione's Helping Hand
Chapter 12: Silver & Opals
Chapter 13: The Secret Riddle
Chapter 14: Felix Felicis
Chapter 15: The Unbreakable Vow
Chapter 16: A Very Frosty Christmas
Chapter 17: A Sluggish Memory
Chapter 18: Birthday Surprises
Chapter 19: Elf Tails
Chapter 20: Lord Voldemort's Request
Chapter 21: The Unknowable Room
Chapter 22: After the Burial
Chapter 23: Horcruxes
Chapter 24: Sectumsempera
Chapter 25: The Seer Overheard
Chapter 26: The Cave
Chapter 27: The Lightning-Struck Tower
Chapter 28: Flight of the Prince
Chapter 29: The Phoenix Lament
Chapter 30: The White Tomb