Which character's past is explored in J.K. Rowling's sixth Harry Potter novel?
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is the sixth and penultimate novel in the "Harry Potter" series, written by British author J. K. Rowling. Set during protagonist Harry Potter's sixth year at Hogwarts, the novel explores the past of Harry's nemesis, Lord Voldemort, and Harry's preparations for the final battle against Voldemort alongside his headmaster and mentor Albus Dumbledore.
Théoden Théoden is a fictional character in J. R. R. Tolkien's fantasy novel, "The Lord of the Rings". The King of Rohan, he appears as a major supporting character in "The Two Towers" and "The Return of the King".