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Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Young adult fantasy
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Book 6 of the Harry Potter series
672 pages · First published 2005
As open war unsettles the wizarding world, Dumbledore begins showing Harry memories that trace Voldemort's childhood and reveal the secret of his apparent immortality. A used Potions textbook filled with brilliant annotations by the mysterious Half-Blood Prince helps Harry excel while tempting him to trust unknown magic. Meanwhile, Draco Malfoy undertakes a hidden assignment inside Hogwarts, and friendships grow complicated by jealousy, romance, and suspicion. Witty yet tragic, this penultimate school-year fantasy suits readers who enjoy dark academia, magical mysteries, villain backstories, adolescent relationships, and heroes preparing for a struggle that will demand costly knowledge.
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War and murders · Teen romantic relationships and kissing · Poisoning and magical violence · Major character death
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Apothecary Orange Tonic
A bittersweet apothecary tonic nods to Slughorn's shelves, dangerous potions, and memories coaxed into the light.
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- Fill a highball glass with ice. Add orange juice, top with tonic water, stir gently, and garnish with rosemary.
- Garnish: Rosemary sprig.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Midnight Porter
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
A dark porter suits clandestine lessons, shadowed corridors, and the heavy knowledge Harry must absorb.
What you'll need
- 12 oz Porter
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How to mix it
- Pour into a clean pint glass and serve at the appropriate cool serving temperature.
- Garnish: None.
- Glassware: Pint glass.
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