(Verse 1) The train rolls north through misty rain, Harry’s scar burns like a brand again. Dumbledore’s hand is blackened, cursed, A ring of secrets, the worst of the worst. Snape swears the Vow, Narcissa’s plea, Draco’s pale face in the lavatory. Horcruxes whispered in the Pensieve’s glow, Tom Riddle’s smile, a long time ago. (Pre-Chorus) Love in the air, potion’s sweet haze, Ron’s heart tangled in Lavender’s maze. Hermione’s birds fly sharp with spite, While Ginny’s kiss lights up the night. (Chorus) Half-Blood Prince, the book of lies, Ink-stained fingers, potion prize. Dark Mark rising, death in the sky, Trust is breaking, someone must die. From the cave to the tower high, Phoenix tears and a final cry— Who’s the traitor, who’s the friend? The lightning-struck night won’t bend. (Verse 2) Slughorn’s memory, a tampered tale, Liquid luck down a Felix trail. Katie’s necklace, Ron’s poisoned mead, Every gift hides a darker need. The Vanishing Cabinet, Borgin and Burkes, Draco’s mission in the Room that works. Sectumsempra slashes deep, Harry learns what secrets keep. (Pre-Chorus) Dumbledore’s plea: “Harry, it’s time,” Inferi rising in the black lake’s slime. The locket heavy in trembling hands, A fake heart beating in enemy lands. (Chorus) Half-Blood Prince, the book of lies, Ink-stained fingers, potion prize. Dark Mark rising, death in the sky, Trust is breaking, someone must die. From the cave to the tower high, Phoenix tears and a final cry— Who’s the traitor, who’s the friend? The lightning-struck night won’t bend. (Bridge) “Severus… please…” the weakest sound, Green light flashes, the headmaster down. Snape’s eyes meet Harry’s, cold and torn, The truth unborn, the trust forsworn. Death Eaters flee through the shattered gate, Fawkes sings sorrow, it’s too late. (Final Chorus – softer, slower) Half-Blood Prince, the name revealed, Loyalty broken, nothing concealed. R.A.B.’s note in the locket’s shell, A war beginning, a private hell. Harry swears by the lake’s dark shore, He’ll end the Dark Lord, finish the war. The prince is fallen, the phoenix cries, But dawn still comes in grieving eyes. (Outro) No more lessons, no more trust, Just a broken wand and gathering dust. The story turns on a traitor’s choice— In the silence, hear Dumbledore’s voice.
