Anyone see the look on Ginny’s face when Dumbledore mentioned Tom Riddle? That’s definitely a name she wishes she could forget

RIP Sir Michael Gambon (October 19, 1940 - September 27, 2023), aged 82 RIP Alan Rickman (February 21, 1946 - January 14, 2016), aged 69 RIP Robbie Coltrane (March 30, 1950 - October 14, 2022), aged 72 You will be remembered as legends.

'Now off the bed. pip pip' I like the way Dombledore said that

''But in the end, their greatest weapon... is you.'' - beautiful Battle of Hogwarts foreshadowing.

I like the aurors at the entrance of the great hall. It gives this ominous feeling

The half blood prince really displays a sense of danger that the first 5 films didn’t have. The threat of Voldemort is real and strong

Dumbledore gave this address to his students, knowing that he'd be dead within the year, to have them look into themselves. He wanted them to decide if they wanted to be like Voldemort and his Death Eaters or not. He gave his final lesson to Hogwarts as a whole, that no matter how dark or dire your situation is, you *always* have a choice.

at 0:50 the way the owl spread the wings because of the speech dumbledore is about to give looks majestic

This speech gives me the shivers every time and is a lot better than the speech in the book, well done the writer, director, producer and well done Sir Michael John Gambon (aka. Dumbledore).

the aurors in the background look badass

"His name? . . . Tom Riddle." It's rather sobering to think that the entire franchise, the entire story, all of the wars and bloodshed and death and fear are ultimately because of him. Just one person.

Honestly I really love how when Dumbledore says ‘but in the end… their greatest weapon.. is you.’ And looks in Draco’s direction. Because he knew truly that Draco was never a death eater- just because you have the dark mark doesn’t mean you’re ever truly what it means to be a death eater, Draco I’d say is the proof that someone can have the dark mark but still be a brilliant person and not truly be a death eater at all at heart.

Harry " What did I miss? The hat say anything interesting?" Ron " Sorting Hat's saying to be brave and strong in these troubled times. Easy for him to say. He's a HAT INNIT?" I might start actually liking Ron now. 🤔

Michael Gambon was actually a good Dumbledore in this film. Not the "HARRY DID YOU PUT YOUR NAME IN THE GOBLET?!" Gambon.

Y'all the music gives me CHILLS

Dumbledore: **Gives a dark and depressing speech about the evil in the world and how you are their greatest weapon.** Dumbledore: "Well see you in the morning kids. Have fun with those nightmares."

This moment in the film really sets the tone of what is to come throughout the rest of Harry's and the whole of Hogwarts' journey, and it's done so melancholically perfectly. Masterful and emotional.

RIP Sir Michael Gambon. You will be missed

After recently watching Richard Harris as Dumbledore, I've began to realise that he worked really well for Chris Columbus' vision of HP - the brighter and more child-like adaptions, but when times got darker and Dumbledore had to be a serious badass, I wonder how he'd compare to Michael Gambon. Love this movie!

Poor Draco. He must be really stressed and scared about his situation already. Maybe that's why he's so quiet.

HBP is either a underrated or well loved story. I love it because it gave us a fair break from Voldemort directly and war-like scenes, and really gave what we came for again: a solid year of classes, you see more growth in characters, love interests, Harry and Draco’s rivalry coming to the pilt, and the relationship between Harry and Dumbledore is displayed perfectly here than any other film. It’s only fair to make the second to last story a year of more leniency, schoolwork, some comedy and romance because it was JK’s only shot at it, because come Deathly Hallows its war time. Simple. It was a necessary breath of fresh air.

Best Start of Term speech EVER

The music made this scene. So good.

Michael Gambon really perfected Dumbledore in this film.

for those who are not native speakers The very best of evenings to you all! First off, let me introduce the newest member of our staff, Horace Slughorn. Professor Slughorn, I’m happy to say, has agreed to resume his old post of Potions master. Meanwhile the post of Defense Against the Dark Arts will be taken by Professor Snape. Now, as you know, each and every one of you was searched upon your arrival tonight. You have a right to know why. Once there was a young man who, like you, sat in this very Hall. Walked this castle’s corridors. Slept under its roof. He seemed, to all the world, a student like any other. His name? Tom Riddle. Today, of course, he is know all over the world by another name. Which is why, as I stand looking out upon you all tonight, I am reminded of a sobering fact. Every day, every hour, this very minute perhaps, dark forces attempt to penetrate this castles walls. But in the end, their greatest weapon is you. Just something to think about. Now, off to bed. Pip pip!

the acting from the main characters when Dumbledore says Tom Riddle are phenomenal in this scene. Just the way they look so truly disturbed and uncomfortable gives me chills.

I got goosebumps when he said Tom Riddle

I love how Draco was depressed and detached throughout.

“That was cheerful.” Lol

Rewatching it, I fully understand why making a scene, that is not even in the book, not only unexisting but also so intense. When Dumbledore says:"He seemed a student like any other" he has just started to stalk Slughorn's secret.

I absolutely love the way this corresponds with Dumbledore's speech in Prisoner of Askaban, two stories which feature the constant looming of darkness throughout the series, to which Dumbledore addresses so masterfully.

2:01 anyone notice Ginny's face when Dumbeldore said Tom Riddle?

Anyone else notice Draco had his wand out? 2:39

Love the way Harry Potter shifts from a more of a Fantasy sense towards more of the darkness that Voldemort himself represents. That’s what makes these movies so beautiful. Half blood prince seems to be the darkest one of the entire series

Notice how dull and grim the Great Hall looks compared to the first film when it was so bright and golden. The sense of dread and impending danger illustrated so well.

I love how Dumbledore just tells everyone here the truth and doesn't sugarcoat it or anything, he gives the truth. And thats what the truth is not what we want but whats there as cold hard ice.

Albus: the defense against the dark arts will be taken by Snape Crowd:Snape??...Snape?.snape snape Me:Woooohooo

I’m surprised not one of the Slytherin kids noticed Draco looked a bit depressed.

It's times like this that make me wonder what Severus was like as the new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. I wanted to see what kind of lessons he has been longing to teach in the movies. It was so upsetting to never get to see any of it. It was also upsetting that when he finally gets his truest request fulfilled, is when it's about to be the worst year of his life. I wish he could've had more scenes, than just protecting Draco

2:33 Look how Dumbledore looks at Slytherin table when he says "Their greatest weapon is YOU" that means everything...

The greatest flaw in the movie was it missed the scene of that half-transformed Voldemort asking Dumbledore for the job. Was really hoping to see what they came up with...

I love how in every film, excluding deathly hallows, Dumbledore has a speech scene that you just love to listen too. Though in Chamber of secrets it wasn’t until the end of the film but still.

all the first years must be crying in fear begging to go home :( thanks Dumbledore

The music in this scene is amazing

They say Hogwarts will always be here to welcome you home. Its a fictional school of wizardry and yet I've attached it to a Greek island that'll always be here to welcome me home... Kimolos. Whenever i stare at the great hall i always remember my school years from 3rd grade of high school to 3rd grade of senior high school. The school wasn't as large but i received the same vibes of comfort , studying and security. I've also attached Albus to my former headmaster. He wasn't as old and wise but he'd always welcome us in the school everyday and inform us of any new events.

Can we talk about Slughorn reaction about snape promotion : you clearly see he's proud of his best student

I feel like Dumbledore's speech was geared to Malfoy this time.

The look on harry's face when Dumbledore told that Dada teacher will be snape was priceless

RIP Michael Gambon you will greatly missed but will always be remembered for your outstanding performance as Albus Dumbledore.

While everyone is talking about the obvious (Dumbledore's speech which was great as ever) let me just appreciate two things here: 1. Did you see how worried Neville looked? While everyone else turned away, he kept looking at Harry as if to say "what happened, talk to me" (which is understandable since Harry and Neville became somewhat closer friends after GoF and ofc OotP). 2. Ron fully understood that Harry didn't want to talk about it and quickly tried to change the subject before Hermione could ask more questions. The two types of best friends displayed right here xD

Harry and Ginny sitting next to each other is very good foreshadowing as they become a couple by the end of the film.

I love how everyone didn’t clap for snape but Horace and slytherin house did

Although I consider Half-blood prince to be the weakest movie in the series, I must admit it had what of the most fantastic scenes from all HP films. This is definetely one of them.

"enthusiasm" of three houses after the headmaster announced that Snap,e would be the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher. Priceless

Still gives me a goosebump till now

This speech is for Draco. My poor baby🥺

The best change from book to movie

The Slytherin girls sitting next to or near Draco are cute

Anybody notice Malfoys TOTAL depressed state, as he’s not even aware that Snape was just named Def. Dark Arts

Very emotive, this scene made much moments in my pass and present

You can see it on Ginny’s face, that Tom Riddle is name she definitely wishes she could forget

*SUBTEXT:* "I have a huge secret.... unfortunately. A secret I am keeping from all of you, and I mean - ALL of you. I won't be around much longer, so I ask that you carry on... before I die, you would do well to look up a book on the meaning of the phrases: "false accusations" and "misunderstood betrayal". If you do not do this... then you have no choice but to suffer the consequences of being rendered ignorant as blind bats. Quite frankly, I pity the lot of you all... 'cause man, oh, man. I'm gonna fool you good. I'm gonna fool EVERYONE in this school. You are free to hate Severus Snape as much as you want..... just as long as you don't mind being proven WRONG, because I... am Albus Percival Wulfric Brian Dumbledore, you Cornish Pixies. Now off to bed... pip pip!"

It's the music & the presence of the Aurors outside the great hall. I always remember that one nervously pacing 😅

“WILL. YOU. STOP. EATING!”

2:31 that quote always hits Idc what people say half blood prince will always be one of my favourite Harry Potter movies

Gave me goosebumps

Dumbledore: "...his name,....Tom Riddle.." *Whispers in the Hall - ".You Know Who.?"

I finally understand Headmaster Dumbledore's speech... Their greatest weapon are the students of Hogwarts because, the students are the next generation of wizardy. If Lord Voldemort can control the greatest magical school in the world... he will literally become indestructible!

Amazing how the acting from Gambon in this film was the most true to the book, te soft and calm tone of voice and even the hairstyle was changed from being a little messy like on the previous movies to long straight hair like the book

R.I.P. Michael Gambon 💔🙏🏻💔🪄🪄🪄

2:20 Damn....

Horace Slughorn returns as Potions master. I think I know why Snape finally got the post of defence against the dark arts. Because snape was going undercover as a death eater for Harry's protection!

0:57 the speech starts

Does anyone else think that the half blood prince is the darkest film in the series?

Michael Gambon did a good job in this movie as he was laid back in this secne

Every day ever hour, the aurors walking outside the hall, it set the eerie and dark feeling to the Potter series and shows you where'd they come from the first film

rest in peace sir michael gambon ❤️‍🩹🪄

Dumbledore: A student like any other, is named, Tom Riddle. The whole hall: *whispering furiously* Ginny: Ignore these whispering lunatics, carry on!

Slughorn almost claps at 1:25

I love that scene

Dumbledore: tells story about wizard hitler and baissicly tells kids to be careful and that they might die if they don’t Dumbledore ten seconds later: of to bed pip pip!

"Easy for it to say tho.... its a hat, isn't it?!" This is why I love Ron 🤣

That was a very cheerful speech

That was cheerful

Rest in peace you will be missed by all your truly a legend first Hagrid now you sad wands up 🪄

2:35 idk why he’s smirking thinking he’s tough but in the end someone else does the deed

Draco looks cute and pitiful when hes sad

My favorite HP scene after dumbledore vs voldemort fight

even the food got more depressed

Ok but the slytherin students r so supportive of snape it’s cute

Y’all really diving into the speech and the only thing I notice are the floating candles spelling “SEX” at 1:49

1:55 pelos de punta, me encanta esta pelicula, mi segunda favorita de la saga

I always thoaght when dumbledore said Tom Riddle id ask Ginny youre feeling ok ?

0:50 dumbledore knew it his last year and decided to drop the best speech ever

REST IN PEACE SIR MICHAEL GAMBON :(

I read through this passage in the book recently and I kept asking myself, what must this have felt like for Dumbledore, knowing that he was going to die and this was the last time that he would ever give an opening speech to the new school year.

Now as you know, each and every one of you Padawans were searched upon your arrival here tonight and you have the right to know why. Once there was a young apprentice, who like you, trained in the ways of the Force, walked in its knowledge, studied under its arts. This apprentice seemed to across the galaxy a student like any other. The name is: (any fallen Jedi or rising Siths’ previous names). Today, of course, the student is known in the galaxy by another name, which is why, as I stand looking out upon you all tonight, I'm reminded of a sobering fact: Every day, every hour, this very minute, perhaps, the dark side of the Force attempt to penetrate this temple’s walls. But in the end, their greatest weapon... is you. There's something to think about. Now off to bed, pip pip!

I got the chills when he said Tom ridlle

Half Blood Prince Dumbledore was perfect

I watched this scene for the first time tonight and when he started at the part where he said as i stand before you all tonight im reminded of a sobering thought.......... i couldnt help but think of America Right NOW.