036: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Chapters 9-15)

Love is in the air! Whether it be in a vial or a monster stirring up in Harry’s chest, join Adrienne and Annamarie as they dive into the thrilling chapters 9 to 15 of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince! Discover the drama of teenage romance with Ron, Hermione, and Lavender, and unravel the mystery of the Half-Blood Prince. Explore Tom Riddle's origins as we dive into the pensieve and meet the last of the infamous House of Gaunt. Plus, don't miss the chaos and intrigue of Professor Slughorn's iconic and quite choatic Christmas party. Hit play and explore the magic beyond the pages!Hey noodles - don't forget to share, rate, and leave us a comment! And as always, thanks for listening!Chapters:00:00 Intro02:22 Adrienne Yells For A Bit02:55 Initial Thoughts05:54 Prof McG Being A G07:46 Snape as the new DADA13:54 A New Era In Potions16:20 This Is Romance?21:15 Smells Like Love24:03 Meet the Gaunts31:48 Merope x Tom35:13 Lupin's Parenting38:00 You're Hot Harry!41:44 Quidditch Tryouts46:37 Lavender Haze48:26 How's Our Gentle Giant Holding Up50:36 The Half Blood Prince54:15 Katie Bell's Mysterious Attack55:12 Malfoy's a Death Eater - I Solemnly Swear57:14 Mundungus' Side Hustle58:19 Harry's Evolution01:01:03 Merope: A Shakespearean Tragedy01:04:13 How to Make a Dark Lord: Lack of Love01:06:20 Our Little Textbook Sociopath 01:08:55 Tom v. Harry Venn Diagram01:10:53 Bring on the Teenage Drama01:14:25 Ginny Tells Ron What's What01:16:24 Harry's Chest Monster: A New Era01:19:46 The Games We Play01:34:01 The Chaos of Slughorn's Christmas Party01:39:59 Final Thoughts01:41:56 Character Awards01:47:40 LIghtning Bolt Moments01:49:56 Muggle Wishes01:52:43 Wand Drops01:58:03 Side Quests