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SLUGHORN’S MODIFIED MEMORY
Preliminary Study for Chapter 17 Artwork (2004)
Mary GrandPré (American, b. 1954)
Pencil on parchment tracing paper
Signed lower right: Mary GrandPré
25 cm x 22 cm
£4,000 (excl. VAT)
Original preliminary pencil sketch on paper created by Mary GrandPré in 2004 as she prepared the title artwork for Chapter 17 of Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, titled A Sluggish Memory.
This pivotal image illustrates the key memory involving a young Tom Riddle confronting Professor Horace Slughorn about Horcruxes, prompting Slughorn’s defensive and angry reaction. The sketch depicts the false memory initially given to Dumbledore—a critical plot point revealed when Harry, using Felix Felicis, secures the true memory from Slughorn.
Mary GrandPré’s artwork captures the tension and significance of this moment, integral to understanding Voldemort’s dark secret.
Condition & Provenance
Excellent condition. Minor wear and slight wrinkles consistent with the artist’s working process. Professionally preserved since 2004. Mounted on museum-quality board with archival mats and protective covers. Original preliminary pencil sketch on parchment tracing paper. Signed and dated lower right by Mary GrandPré.
Catalogue Reference: Houston & GrandPré E(10)