Harry Potter in Five Clicks

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is poised to be one of this summer's top block busters. Whether you've been living under a rock for the last eight years or just can't remember how Harry made it from orphan to prince, doesn't mean you have to miss out on the fun. Here's a run down of everything you need to know about what has happened to America's favorite wizard in just five clicks!

Spoiler Alert - Photo six contains a recap of the newest Harry Potter release "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince"

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Harry discovers his wizard lineage and legendary status as the only one to survive a direct attack by "He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named." Harry leaves his dense aunt and uncle Dursley behind and heads to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he forms lifelong friendships with Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger and a bitter rivalry with Draco Malfoy. In between mastering Quidditch and getting into all kinds of mischief, Harry, Ron and Hermione thwart an attempt by Lord Voldemort to resurrect himself into human form by using the Sorcerer's Stone.<br> <br> <b>THE SHORT VERSION: Harry goes to school. Gets a wand.</b>

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

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Harry discovers his wizard lineage and legendary status as the only one to survive a direct attack by "He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named." Harry leaves his dense aunt and uncle Dursley behind and heads to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, where he forms lifelong friendships with Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger and a bitter rivalry with Draco Malfoy. In between mastering Quidditch and getting into all kinds of mischief, Harry, Ron and Hermione thwart an attempt by Lord Voldemort to resurrect himself into human form by using the Sorcerer's Stone.

THE SHORT VERSION: Harry goes to school. Gets a wand.