How do I add more memory to my MacBook Pro?

I have 320 GB but it's not nearly enough and, ideally, I'd like to add another 500GB.
Is that possible, how do i do it, and what are the risks?
I mentioned it in passing when I was in the Apple Genius Bar on something else and they suggested they might help (which surprised me, as I presumed Apple wouldn't necessarily endorse doing it).
Thank you.

I have a number of external hard drives but I carry my Mac with my quite a lot so I want a bigger hard drive within the computer. Any UK users recommend somewhere to buy from and what brand?
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