The Antagonists of Book 6
hpboy13 explores the connection between the three villains in “Half-Blood Prince” and the killer in “The Ink Black Heart.”
Category: The Three Broomsticks
The Missing Halloweens – Part 4: “Deathly Hallows”
In “Deathly Hallows,” October is barely mentioned. Yet careful research still reveals what had been originally intended for Halloween.
The Missing Halloweens – Part 3: “Half-Blood Prince”
What is the central mystery of “Half-Blood Prince”? And how is it revealed by the missing Halloween?
The Missing Halloweens – Part 2: “Order of the Phoenix”
What was the original plan for a dramatic Halloween in “Order of the Phoenix”? Check out hpboy13’s theory here.
The Missing Halloweens – Part 1: A Pattern Established
Halloween provided important misdirection in the first four books – but what might have been planned for the holiday in the last three?
The Ink Black Heart of the Half-Blood Prince
In his review of “The Ink Black Heart,” hpboy13 analyzes the links between “Half-Blood Prince” and the sixth book of the “Strike” series.
The Point of the Prophecy
It may be clear why Trelawney’s first prophecy exists, but why does her second one? Journey through the murky marshes of the future with hpboy13.
Severus Snape and the Chosen Ones: What If Voldemort Chose the Longbottoms?
Snape is a crucial piece of the prophecy – no matter which boy Voldemort chooses to attack.
“The Boy Must Die”: Severus Snape’s Biggest Contribution to the War
If Snape hadn’t told Harry about being a Horcrux, would Voldemort have ever been defeated?
