Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is arguably the most romantic film in the series–here’s why.

It captures the raging teenage love hormones alongside the hopeless romanticism of an unrequited love.

Clearly, director David Yates had a vision of setting upHalf-Blood Princeas a love story.

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She smiles at him and tells him when she finishes her shift with a clear intention to hang out.

When Harry arrives at the Burrow, Ginny is the first one to greet him.

Ginny actually begins by dating Harrys classmate, Dean Thomas.

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When Harry hears this, he does a double take, showing his interest in Ginny.

Then, of course, theres the love square with Ron and Hermione at the center.

She would never cheat on a test or a game, but for Ron, she will.

However, Lavender Brown grows increasingly impressed with Ron due to his Quidditch prowess, and locks him in.

Hermione is clearly jealous as Cormac pursues her.

Ron is aware of Cormacs infatuation with Hermione, so he decides to give it a go with Lavender.

The Love of a Mother

Romance isnt just about love between teenagers.

Its a love story!

Throughout the series, we learn that Harry survived the killing curse because of his mothers love for him.

But thats not all we finally meet Dracos mom, Narcissa, after Dracos father is sent to Azkaban.

Its right up there with films likeThe Graduate,Reality Bites, and of course,Love Actually.

Clearly,Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Princeshould sit in the catalog of classic love stories …