: After a harrowing journey to retrieve a locket Horcrux, a weakened Dumbledore is cornered by Draco. Before Draco can act, Snape arrives and kills Dumbledore
The symbolism of the potions textbook itself is also noteworthy. The book serves as a symbol of the past, containing secrets and knowledge that can aid or hinder Harry's progress. The Half-Blood Prince's notes and annotations represent the blurred lines between good and evil, as well as the complexity of human nature. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince -06- by ...