Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince embodies a different tone from the previous five movies and is arguably the funniest in the franchise. Like every Harry Potter movie, it features several dark moments, however, the comedy is at typically the forefront which is something fans weren’t familiar with.
Despite featuring one of the saddest deaths, the sixth installment balances the comedy aspects alongside the darkness and drama perfectly. The movie is filled with several hilarious moments, and a lot of them come from one of the most unlikely characters.
When Ron Talks About The Moon
"It's beautiful, isn't it? The moon."
Ron falling briefly but madly in love with Romilda Vane is one of the most memorable parts of Half-Blood Prince. After eating a box of chocolate cauldrons spiked with a love potion, Ron turns into a dazed and confused version of himself that provides some hysterical content.
Ron is the last person who is in touch with his emotional side, so hearing him refer to the moon as beautiful couldn’t be more out of character for him. Not to mention, this quote starts one of the funniest conversations that Ron and Harry have ever had.
McGonagall Ruining Free Period
"Take Weasley With You. He Looks Far Too Happy Over There."
During a free period, Harry and Ron are enjoying watching the madness of students hurrying to their classes. When Professor McGonagall spots them, she summons Harry over, and he is immediately worried.
When she tells Harry that his free periods could be put to better use, she gives him no choice but to go to a Potions lesson. Noticing that Ron is enjoying himself far too much for her liking, she makes Harry take Ron with him. McGonagall is one of the most underrated characters in the franchise and her subtle hilarity is why she is such a loved character.
Fred and George Upping Prices
"Ten Galleons."
Fred and George’s shop, the Weasley’s Wizard Wheezes is first introduced and is one of the most magical scenes in Half-Blood Prince. The shop contains several practical joke objects from extendable ears to pygmy puffs and many other magical objects.
When Ron asks how much something is, the twins repeatedly tell him that it’s five galleons. When Ron points out that he’s their brother meaning he should get some sort of discount, they up the price to ten galleons. This is Fred and George at their best and it is the epitome of brotherly love.
Harry Insults Himself
"Oh, No One. Bit Of A Tosser Really."
When a Muggle sees Harry reading the Daily Prophet, she asks who Harry Potter is as he’s on the front page. Realizing that she has no idea who he is, Harry responds by saying he’s no one and even insults himself.
The timing of this quote couldn’t be more perfect considering it’s Harry’s first line of dialogue. It’s also probably a nice change for Harry that there’s someone in the world who has no idea who he is, and he clearly takes full advantage of that.
Harry's Modesty
"But I Am The Chosen One."
When Harry and Hermione are discussing who to take to Slughorn’s Christmas Party, Hermione reveals that Romilda Vane is interested in Harry but it’s only because she thinks he is the chosen one. This prompts Harry to respond with the simple fact that he is the chosen one.
Harry’s confident delivery of this line is perfect and the witty response is one of the most underrated moments in the franchise. Hermione is less than pleased with his response and proceeds to hit him on the head with a rolled-up newspaper, quickly bringing him back down to earth.
Dumbledore's Secret Hobby
"I Do Love Knitting Patterns."
He’s definitely not renowned for his comedy moments, however, that's why they're appreciated more when Dumbledore delivers them. When Dumbledore asks to use the toilet in a Muggle house, he stumbles across a Muggle magazine about knitting.
Dumbledore asks Slughorn if he can borrow the magazine because he loves knitting patterns. This quote is hilarious as it couldn’t be more unexpected from one of Hogwarts’ bravest professors. Like many characters in this movie, it shows a different side to Dumbledore and demonstrates that he isn’t always serious all the time.
Harry's Valid Question
"Alright, You're In Love With Her. Have You Ever Actually Met Her?"
After Ron eats a box of chocolates that were intended for Harry, he falls deeply in love with Romilda Vane. Unbeknownst to Ron, the chocolates were laced with a love potion so despite having no previous interaction with Romilda, he becomes infatuated with her.
When Ron is first expressing his newfound feelings to Harry, it’s no surprise that Harry doesn’t take him seriously given the state that he’s in. When he accepts that Ron is apparently in love, he makes a valid point and asks if he’s ever actually met her.
Harry's Feeling About Hagrid's
"I Know But I've Got A Really Good Feeling About Hagrid's. I Feel It's, It's The Place To Be Tonight. D'you Know What I Mean?"
In a bid to try and get hold of Slughorn’s memories, the trio makes a plan for Harry to go and speak to him after drinking Liquid Luck. However, as soon as he drinks it, he decides he wants to go to Hagrid’s instead because that’s the place to be.
The Harry that fans were all too familiar with was suddenly gone, whilst a new optimistic and enthusiastic version replaced him. It was refreshing to see a funny side of Harry come to the surface, not to mention that the confused look on Ron and Hermione’s faces was priceless.
Ron's Inner Thoughts
"Believe Me, Professor, I've Been Asking Myself The Same Thing For Six Years."
After witnessing Katie Bell get cursed, Harry, Ron, and Hermione are called to see Professor McGonagall and she asks why it is always them three that are around when something bad happens. The trio is stood in a line looking like naughty schoolchildren because they don’t have an answer to her question.
Ron responds with this and it’s a quote that perfectly sums up his personality. Sadly, for the trio, they do always seem to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Harry's Perfect Impression
"Not To Mention The Pincers."
After Harry takes Liquid Luck, he embodies a version of himself that no one has ever seen before. It’s no secret that Harry had a very serious overall tone, however, this disappears, and a carefree version takes over which makes him seem like he’s intoxicated.
At Aragog’s funeral, Harry brings the comical value and does his best Acromantula impression which is nothing short of hilarious. Harry bringing the light-hearted moments to a serious situation was so rare, therefore it cemented this as one of the best and funniest quotes from the movie.