![]() ![]() Most importantly, Dumbledore and Harry work together to uncover the full and complex story of a boy once named Tom Riddle-the boy who became Lord Voldemort. And classes are as fascinating and confounding as ever, as Harry receives some extraordinary help in Potions from the mysterious Half-Blood Prince. Harry becomes captain of the Gryffindor Quidditch team, while Draco Malfoy pursues his own dark ends. Teenagers flirt and fight and fall in love. Sixth-year students learn to Apparate, losing a few eyebrows in the process. level exams, start on their specialist N.E.W.T. Harry, Ron, and Hermione, having passed their O.W.L. ![]() Dumbledore is away from Hogwarts for long periods, and the Order of the Phoenix has suffered grievous losses. The Wizarding world has split down the middle, and as the casualties mount, the effects even spill over onto the Muggles. When Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince opens, the war against Voldemort has begun. Thank you to Ms Rowling for making these favorites available to the Audible audience. These recordings are a treasure for any HP fan, and will transport (or rather reapparate) you to that magical realm of Hogwarts, Quidditch pitches, Diagon Alley, Hogsmeade and Privet Drive. Every voice distinct, the children's voices maturing in style and tone over the years, the adults remaining flawlessly consistent and true. Dale's tireless energy, emotion, pacing and character throughout this series. Having now Audibled (yes, that's a verb in our house) 6 of the 7 Potter books back to back (I'm binge-listening much the way I binge-read the books 12 years ago) I am utterly gobsmacked at Mr. Jim Dale continues his masterpiece of narration, drawing the reader on, not as some storytellers do with a tone of gathering round the fire for a great tale, rather, as though seeing, experiencing each moment through the eyes of Harry, Dumbledore, and even Snape (ProFESSOR Snape, Harry!). ![]()
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