A prophecy, a looming evil, a mysterious textbook, and one Boy Who Lived. What is supposed to be his next to last year at Hogwarts fills Harry Potter with dread as he faces bullies, false rumors, and the enormous pressure of a certain prophecy. And to top it all off, his godfather, Sirius Black, is dead. Things seems to be improving when Harry discovers his potions textbook has notes scribbled in the margins that have suddenly helped make him the best student in his class. But is the textbook trustworthy? Join Harry and his friends as they navigate a tumultuous sixth year at Hogwarts, where there is more to pretty much everything than meets the eye. 

In this eight week class, learners will read Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince and create their own potions books. For each class meeting, learners will be expected to read 3-4 chapters from the book and be prepared to discuss them with the class. They will also be expected to create a potion recipe of their own (based on prompts provided by the teacher) and be prepared to present it in each meeting. My goal as a teacher is to be a guide. I will facilitate discussions and encourage students to both give voice to their thoughts and be kind to others as they voice their own. Each lesson will be highly interactive. Students should be prepared to participate in discussions during each meeting. No prior knowledge or experience is required for this class. Students only need to bring a love for reading and discussion!

Session 1: chapters 1-4
Session 2: chapters 5-8; present potion #1
Session 3: chapters 9-12; present potion #2
Session 4: chapters 13-16; present potion #3
Session 5: chapters 17-20; present potion #4
Session 6: chapters 21-24; present potion #5
Session 7: chapters 25-27; present potion #6 
Session 8: chapters 28-30; present completed potions book