It’s no secret that theHarry Potterfilms had tocut out many moments from the popular books.
But one time-saving omission is particularly odd because it detracts from the understanding of the title.
With simplified potion recipes written in the margins, Harry slowly becomes enthralled by the mysterious Half-Blood Prince.
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But that is all the explanation given.
How did Harry not recognize the handwriting of his teacher after six years of class?
Why Did Snape Choose the Name ‘Half-Blood Prince’?
And, as usual, Hermione is on the right track.
Why Did ‘Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince’ Cut the Explanation?
In the end,the information changes little of the story, justifying the cut.
As Harry Potter begins his sixth year at Hogwarts, he discovers an old book marked as “the property of the Half-Blood Prince” and begins to learn more about Lord Voldemort’s dark past.
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