It's Harry Potter mania time again but if one knows nothing about Hogwarts' alleys, it means trouble. Like the rest of the world, one may excited to watch the latest Harry Potter flick, but you've also got to know the plot so far. One has to get one's wizards right from one's muggles.
For those uninitiated into the magical world of Harry Potter, here's a crash course in Potter mania.
Young orphan Harry Potter, treated miserably by his aunt, uncle and fat cousin, has his world turned around when he discovers he's a wizard.
Trouble is, he's not just yet another wizard but was responsible as a baby for the death of the Dark Lord Voldemort, the most feared dark wizard of all time.
Harry Potter joins the boarding school Hogwarts, makes these two great friends, Ron and Hermione.
Harry becomes a protégé of sorts to headmaster Albus Dumbledore, the kind-hearted giant Hagrid and Professor McGonagall. He also befriends his parents' friend, his godfather, Sirius Black. Harry has to come to terms with the fact that Sirius Black too leaves him bereft, as Black is killed in an intense battle.
In the flick Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince you'll learn more about Voldemort as a boy, Quidditch, the game Harry's brilliant at , his young rival Draco Malfoy.
In fact, Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince has got it all. It has elements of magic, mystery, romance, danger and a teenage universe where friendship counts for everything, even with a war going on, against the dark side.
But then again how is it all going to end? You have to wait till the final book or two-part movie, Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows to get the full picture.
For now, it's best that you grab a copy of the book Harry Potter And The Half Blood Prince. It sold nine million copies within 24 hours of its release four years ago. The added advantage is that wherever you are, Harry Potter speaks your language.
The book's been translated into 67 languages.
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