Happy "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" Release Day!

[Eliza Hodgkins 1812]

Originally Posted by DisneyFan25863

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Am I the only one who thought that Crabbe and Goyle turning into 11 year old girls was a little..erm...wrong...as well? I was a little surprised at some of the content of the book, considering the audience it is intended for. (ex, Voldemort's grandfather calling his mom a slut, and all the "snogging" going around)

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I loved that part, actually. And I thought the use of the word "slut" was sad and appalling, but appropriate. I do think, for 16 year olds, it was all fine. But many a 12 year old is reading up to this poing.

I'm not much for censorship, even for kids. Generally, I think if they can understand something, they can read about it. But the book definitely kicked things up, and it was the first time I thought, "Wow, some kids are not ready for this."

I certainly would have been totally fine and prepared to read a book like this when I was in high school.