Flight of the Prince

Snape Flees the Astronomy Tower With Draco Malfoy and the Death Eaters
Severus Snape seizes Draco Malfoy and forces him to flee the Astronomy Tower after killing Albus Dumbledore. The Death Eaters, including Fenrir Greyback and Amycus Carrow, also follow, leaving Harry Potter paralyzed with shock. Harry is released from the spell and immediately pursues them, casting spells as he runs after the escaping group.
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Harry Pursues Snape and the Death Eaters
Harry, driven by a combination of horror and determination, throws off his Invisibility Cloak and chases Snape and the Death Eaters down the spiral staircase. As he runs, Harry battles Fenrir Greyback, knocking him out with a spell, and then joins a chaotic battle in the corridors of Hogwarts.
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The Battle Rages in the Corridors
Harry sprints into a scene of battle, seeing Ginny Weasley dueling Amycus Carrow and Professor McGonagall, Lupin, and Tonks battling other Death Eaters. Harry knocks out Amycus Carrow and tries to continue his chase of Snape and Malfoy, though chaos erupts around him. He briefly encounters Neville Longbottom injured on the floor before continuing his pursuit.
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Harry Follows the Death Eaters to the Grounds
As Harry continues his chase through the castle, he sees the Death Eaters heading toward the front gates, with Snape and Draco leading the way. Harry manages to injure one of the Death Eaters but cannot slow them down as they flee the castle.
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Hagrid Joins the Fight as His Hut is Set Ablaze
Hagrid emerges from his cabin to confront the Death Eaters. During the confrontation, the Death Eaters set his hut on fire, and Harry becomes more desperate to stop Snape and Malfoy. Hagrid tries to stop the fleeing Death Eaters while protecting his dog, Fang, from the blaze.
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Harry Duels Snape in the Grounds
Harry catches up with Snape and duels him in the Hogwarts grounds. Harry tries to use various spells, including Unforgivable Curses, but Snape easily blocks them all. Snape mocks Harry for his lack of control over magic and taunts him about his father. Harry's frustration and anger grow as he struggles to overcome Snape's defenses.
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Snape Reveals Himself as the Half-Blood Prince
During the duel, Snape furiously reveals that he is the Half-Blood Prince, the creator of the spells Harry has been using. Snape is enraged when Harry tries to use one of his own spells against him and retaliates, injuring Harry.
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Buckbeak Attacks Snape as He Flees
As Snape prepares to leave, Buckbeak the hippogriff swoops in, attacking Snape and causing him to stagger back. Harry, still recovering from Snape's hexes, tries to regain his composure and chase after Snape. However, by the time Harry retrieves his wand, Snape has managed to Disapparate beyond the school grounds.
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Hagrid Emerges from the Burning Hut with Fang
Hagrid emerges from his burning hut with Fang, unscathed but shaken. Harry, exhausted and in pain, falls to his knees beside Hagrid, relieved to see that he and Fang are alive. Together, Harry and Hagrid use the Aguamenti spell to put out the fire. Hagrid, oblivious to Dumbledore's death, asks Harry what has happened, leading to a devastating revelation.
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Harry Tells Hagrid That Dumbledore is Dead
Hagrid, confused by Snape's behavior, asks Harry what's going on. Harry, barely able to speak, tells Hagrid the truth—that Severus Snape killed Albus Dumbledore. Hagrid is in disbelief, refusing to accept what Harry is saying, insisting that there must be some other explanation.
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Harry and Hagrid Walk Toward the Astronomy Tower
Hagrid, still not fully believing Harry, walks with him back toward the castle. As they approach, they see a crowd gathering near the base of the Astronomy Tower, where Dumbledore's body lies. Hagrid is shocked and worried, while Harry feels the full weight of the tragedy as they near the scene.
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Harry Reaches Dumbledore's Body
Harry walks through the crowd and kneels beside Dumbledore's body. Overwhelmed with grief, he straightens Dumbledore's glasses and wipes blood from his face. The reality of Dumbledore's death begins to sink in for Harry as he takes in the stillness of his fallen mentor.
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Harry Finds the Fake Horcrux
As Harry kneels beside Dumbledore's body, he notices the locket that they had retrieved from the cave lying on the ground. Upon inspecting it, Harry realizes that it is not the real Horcrux. Instead, it contains a note from someone identifying themselves as “R.A.B.,” claiming to have stolen the real Horcrux and vowing to destroy it.
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The Revelation of R.A.B.'s Note
Harry reads the note left inside the fake Horcrux, realizing that Dumbledore's sacrifice was for nothing. The note is addressed to Lord Voldemort, indicating that R.A.B. had stolen the real Horcrux and intended to destroy it. Harry crumples the note, overwhelmed with grief and frustration, knowing that Dumbledore weakened himself for a false Horcrux.
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