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 leads a secret society dubbed Dumbledore's Army (D.A.) to train students when the new dark arts teacher refuses to teach practical applications in class. Harry also takes private lessons with Snape in the art of Occlumency when it's concluded that Harry and Voldemort share a mental connection. Harry has visions of Sirius Black being tortured and rushes with D.A. members to his rescue. Hermione's hunch that it could be a trap is on the money and the D.A. must engage in a fight. Harry comes across his prophecy, which reads "neither can live while the other survives," before Voldemort gets it. Members of the Order of the Phoenix (Black, Lupin and friends) arrive to help the kids, but nothing can prevent Black's death. Dumbledore and Voldemort fight until Voldemort overtakes Harry's body in an effort to kill both of them. Harry mentally rejects Voldemort's efforts and the evil wizard dissipates just as authorities arrive.<br> <br> <b>THE SHORT VERSION: Harry gets tricked. Sirius dies.</b>

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

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Harry leads a secret society dubbed Dumbledore's Army (D.A.) to train students when the new dark arts teacher refuses to teach practical applications in class. Harry also takes private lessons with Snape in the art of Occlumency when it's concluded that Harry and Voldemort share a mental connection. Harry has visions of Sirius Black being tortured and rushes with D.A. members to his rescue. Hermione's hunch that it could be a trap is on the money and the D.A. must engage in a fight. Harry comes across his prophecy, which reads "neither can live while the other survives," before Voldemort gets it. Members of the Order of the Phoenix (Black, Lupin and friends) arrive to help the kids, but nothing can prevent Black's death. Dumbledore and Voldemort fight until Voldemort overtakes Harry's body in an effort to kill both of them. Harry mentally rejects Voldemort's efforts and the evil wizard dissipates just as authorities arrive.

THE SHORT VERSION: Harry gets tricked. Sirius dies.