Harry Potter und der Halbblutprinz

Harry's trust in Dumbledore is challenged here, and it made me wonder how much of our view of mentors is shaped by their secrets.

It added a personal touch to the story and deepened the mystery—I'm curious whether this was planned from the start or a later idea.

The tone shifts significantly, making the stakes feel higher. Did anyone else find this transition both exciting and unsettling?