Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, #2)

by J.K. Rowling

“Of course, it would be difficult. And dangerous, very dangerous. We’d be breaking about fifty school rules, I expect —”

But I know one thing — last time the Chamber of Secrets was opened, a Mudblood died. So I bet it’s a matter of time before one of them’s killed this time. . . . I hope it’s Granger,”

“When in doubt, go to the library.”

It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.”

“Master has given a sock,” said the elf in wonderment. “Master gave it to Dobby.” “What’s that?” spat Mr. Malfoy. “What did you say?” “Got a sock,” said Dobby in disbelief. “Master threw it, and Dobby caught it, and Dobby — Dobby is free.”

But Dobby shouted, “You shall not harm Harry Potter!”