We find that while Hogwarts has become, in a way, Harry's new home, his safety is not assured there, as this new threat comes from within the castle itself. Further darkening the atmosphere is the history of Hogwarts itself, including some highlights of arguments between the Founders. In this story, Harry is not seen only as The Boy Who Lived by his fellow students, but instead as a suspect, as many believe him to be the heir of Slytherin, and thus the force behind attacks on students in the school. In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, we begin to see the darker side of the wizarding world that we were introduced to in Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. The book's title refers to a chamber which was, according to legend, created somewhere in Hogwarts castle by one of the founders, Salazar Slytherin, when he departed Hogwarts much of the book's action revolves around that chamber, and what may be inside it, if, in fact, it actually exists. The second book in the Harry Potter series, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is written from the point-of-view of the now-12-year-old Harry Potter. ( edit it)Ĭhapter 1: The Worst Birthday Chapter 2: Dobby's Warning Chapter 3: The Burrow Chapter 4: At Flourish and Blotts Chapter 5: The Whomping Willow Chapter 6: Gilderoy Lockhart Chapter 7: Mudbloods and Murmurs Chapter 8: The Deathday Party Chapter 9: The Writing on the Wall Chapter 10: The Rogue Bludger Chapter 11: The Dueling Club Chapter 12: The Polyjuice Potion Chapter 13: The Very Secret Diary Chapter 14: Cornelius Fudge Chapter 15: Aragog Chapter 16: The Chamber of Secrets Chapter 17: The Heir of Slytherin Chapter 18: Dobby's Reward Overview This is a much darker and adult themed book than its predecessor and this again is well played as the books mature along with Harry Potter.Ī delightful fantasy story full of magic, mystery and laughter.ĩ/10 A delightful fantasy story full of magic, mystery and laughter.Beginner warning: Details follow which you may not wish to read at your current level.Ī printable version of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is available. The ability to completely immerse the reader in a fictional world and make it seem so real is her strongest card and her strong characterisation further enhances this. The lovely thing is that she pays homage to these influences in her own style and this has made her stories compellingly unique. Rowling has drawn on many influences within their construction. The Harry Potter series cannot lay claim to being the most original as J.K. The Harry Potter series is a must read for all children as they are best enjoyed when the imagination is undimmed by age. That would, however, be extremely unfair as this is a fine book in its own rights and deserves to be praised every bit as highly as the original. Gilderoy Lockhart is a superb character that steals the spotlight from Harry and his friends on more than one occasion.Ĭynics may say that the success of the first Harry Potter book made this success of The Chamber of Secrets inevitable. The humour, in particular, is once again rich in the narrative, a humour that will make both children and adults laugh at loud. Rowling’s vivid imagination and full to the spine with magic, spells, companionship and humour. This is a rich fantasy tale, fuelled by J.K. There are mysterious happenings at Hogwarts and Harry, assisted by his staunch friends Hermoine and Ron set about discovering the truth to the Chamber of Secrets and look for clues to help them understand the attacks on the children at the school.Īll the ingredients that made The Philosopher’s Stone a much-loved success are once again here in abundance. The Dursleys are, to put it mildly, unpleasant and the arrival of the house elf Dobby sets in motion a chain of events that ends with Harry, thanks in no small part to a flying car, happily back at Hogwarts. The Chamber of Secrets begins, as did the Philosopher’s Stone, with Harry once again at home with the dreadful Dursleys. Rowling’s series began with the Philosopher’s Stone and The Chamber of Secrets continues the adventures of the young wizard Harry and his friends at Hogwarts.
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