The Harry Potter Series By J.K Rowling - Reading "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter #2)' from August 14th 2019

[Gillian]

Katherine wrote: "Chapter 20:
(view spoiler)[ Don't you just know that Hagrids brother will have an attachment to Hermione the way he reached for her. I'm sure he didn't plan on hurting her it reminds me of King Kong (hide spoiler)]

[Meghan]

Chapter 14 from yesterday's reading: (view spoiler)[I. hate. Umbridge. (hide spoiler)]

[C.P.]

Through chapter 7. (view spoiler)[The rooms they are usung were the ones they used for Death Eater hearings, right? Probably because they want Harry to be afraid. Morons.

Fred and George are excellent. I just needed to throw that in there. :) Also, Kreacher is really odd. (hide spoiler)]

[Gillian]

Chapter 2 (view spoiler)[ Snape what on earth are you up to I can't decide who's side you are on now :( (hide spoiler)]

[Katty]

Chapter 23 (view spoiler)[ awww neville and his parents scene broke my heart. Btw lol i didn't expect to see gildroy lockhart again. (hide spoiler)] i know I'm super slow i just had lots of homework:(

[Gillian]

Chapter 15 (view spoiler)[ I'm so glad Harry is keeping the Half Blood Princes book the person who wrote it was obviously very good at potions which is why I'm convinced it was Professor Snape's text book when he was a student at Hogwarts. If I'm right this is really going to piss Snape off big time when he finds out Harry has it mwahaha. (hide spoiler)]

[Meghan]

Through chapter 16: (view spoiler)[I really loved the idea Hermoine had for Harry to teach them about DATDA (yes I abbreviated it ;) ) but I'm really curious as to who that hodded person in the pub was, it seems he/she might have been able to hear what the students were saying.. excited to see where this goes! (hide spoiler)]

[C.P.]

Book 5. Through chapter 10. (view spoiler)[Harry is irking me. All of his thoughts about Ron and the prefect stuff, plus how he was thinking about Luna and Neville. Not unrealistic, just annoying.

I do like how much more detailed this one is. I don't remember the difference being so drastic when I was younger. I'm really enjoying it, even thr frustrating parts. (hide spoiler)]

[Meghan]

Katherine wrote: "Chapter 20:
(view spoiler)[Hagrid's back and his poor eye! But what an adventure he went on! Those giants are interesting. And his mum died, I feel so sorry for our small giant guy!!!! (hide spoiler)]

I would hit Umbridge if ..."

(view spoiler)[ Yesssssss. Umbridge needs to mind her own freaking business! Like, hello, no one cares about you :/ LOL.
(hide spoiler)]

[Meghan]

Chapter 22: (view spoiler)[ Oh I'm so glad Mr. Weasley is okay! But gosh this is scary. Harry being possessed by Voldemort? Hoollly crap! (hide spoiler)]

[Gillian]

Chapter 26 (view spoiler)[ Oh wow what an ordeal Harry and Dumbledore went through to get the Horcrux. (hide spoiler)]

[Gillian]

Finished: (view spoiler)[ I was devastated at the loss of Dumbledore after all he has done for Snape that nasty cowardly @###@!!!!!!! I'm so angry with him and Malfoy the slimy little shit. That is was all for nothing as the Horcrux was a fake. Poor Harry to have to watch it all and be able to do nothing, I don't blame him for not wanting to return to Hogwarts. (hide spoiler)]

[C.P.]

Book 5. Through chapter 12. Umbridge is horrible. Harry is irritating. But this book is really good. It's even better than I remember, and it was always one of my favorites.

[Katty]

Chapter 26 (view spoiler)[ lol you i love how dumbledore is always so mostly calm and happy hehe Also i love when dumbledore can just make look bad other people who want him to look bad (like the Ministry people)and just leave them wordless XD my gosh umbridge deserved that at least. Once dumbledore came through the door i was like yep someone(umbridge) is going to be so burned right now. Someone needed to shut her up for once.<\spoiler> (hide spoiler)]

[Katty]

Chapter 27 (view spoiler)[ 0.0 im still just like WTF just happened? That scene at dumble's office was so super unexpected and the things he said as well like "he had no intention to be sent to azkaban and had better things to do and if he was forced he would take on them single handed :0 i was like daamn! And then the scene where silver flashes went on and the office wreck and everybody else unconscious on the floor wow i couldn't believe it and how far everything escalated. And phineas's portrait saying dumble's got style lol i was like yaaaas!<\spoiler> (hide spoiler)]

[Gillian]

kat wrote: "Chapter 27 [spoilers removed]"

It was pretty good I must agree :)

[Meghan]

Chapter 34: (view spoiler)[ Holy crap! I can't believe they actually attacked Hagrid and McGongall full on! What jerks. Well, at least Umbridge is gone for now..
But seriously, where is Sirius? Maybe he's with Dumbledore and/or Hagrid? I need to know nowwww! (hide spoiler)]

[C.P.]

Book 5. Through chapter 14. (view spoiler)[This is the first time that I've really thought about the fact that Sirius never actually grew up. He was so young when he went to Azkaban, and was there for so long, that I feel he never had a chance to mature. I think that's part of the reason he sees Harry as James and not as his own person, for so long those memories were all he had. It's definitely interesting for me to see him in a new light.

And that letter from Percy! Really, you need to grow up. (hide spoiler)]

[Meghan]

Finished!! wow what a spectacular book!

[C.P.]

Glad you enjoyed it, Meghan!

[Meghan]

C.P. wrote: "Glad you enjoyed it, Meghan!"

I'm in such bookish pain right now!! Lol!

[C.P.]

Book 5. Through chapter 20. (view spoiler)[It took Hagrid a long time to show up in this one.

It wasn't smart for Harry and George to attack Malfoy, but I can't really blame them.

The DA meeting was interesting, but I think it's odd that they basically think Harry's an expert...I get that he has experience they don't, but still. (hide spoiler)]

[Meghan]

C.P. wrote: "Book 5. Through chapter 20. (view spoiler)[It took Hagrid a long time to show up in this one.

It wasn't smart for Harry and George to attack Malfoy, but I can't really blame them.

The DA meeting was interestin..." (hide spoiler)]
(view spoiler)[ Oh definitely! To those kids it doesn't seem possible for someone their age to even know how to use those types of spells and such! (hide spoiler)]

[Katty]

Finished (view spoiler)[ I haven't got the right words for this ending of the book... Im still in shock and cannot sort this out in my head yet. I can't bear it :'( i can't!!!
i just can't!! This killed me!!

Sirius's death because of the hateful Bellatrix witch!. I was thinking how it all lead to his death from Harry stubbornness for not learning occlumency to umbridge's obsession of catching dumble,harry,Ron, and Hermione on the act. Hermione's leading to forest and not coming back to Castle (only if they had done that and went to Snape) to of course Bellatrix killing him >:( though i do personally think sirius would have wanted his death like this and is happy with it and no better way than dying in battle fighting for the one he loved and cared for most in the world, one of the last person to ever be close as a family can be. Alongside with remus his last best friend from youth.in a battle against voldemort and his death eaters, risking his life for Harry who is the closest he had ever had as a son and Harry as father figure, Sirius definitely did not die in vain.

Then dumble made me cry too revealing his plan and the prophecy and the fact he could not bear to tell Harry any of it because he cared way too much for him even though he wanted to avoid caring...But couldn't. I know he would even sacrifice himself and die for Harry, i just never really stopped to think about it. And the only time we had ever seen dumble break, it was for Harry. With a tear on his face..

Then Harry having a mental breakdown and was losing his mind.his pain of it all was too unbearable he wasn't himself anymore. I want to know how will he heal from this to being himself again, even though i know it's all just the beginning..(╥_╥) <\spoiler> (hide spoiler)]

[Katherine]

Chapter 23: (view spoiler)[

I felt so sorry for Neville with the scene with his parents. The whole time I felt my heart break for his sake and it was so adorable and heartfelt when Neville but the sweet wrapper into his pocket that his mum gave him - I love you, you sweet guy!!!!

OMG!!! Gildroy Lockhart, your back!!!!!! What!!!!! Get him Harry!!! oh wait... he's memory is still gone....... Never mind back to the way you where gentlemen.
And is it weird that I feel bad for Gildroy, come on guys go visit the poor guy. He may not deserve it but you guys are not cruel.

(hide spoiler)]

[Gillian]

Chapter 3 (view spoiler)[ There is obviously a lot more to Dumbledore than we know. I hope its not all bad :( (hide spoiler)]

[Gillian]

Chapter 7 (view spoiler)[ What odd things for Dumbledore to leave them in his will. (hide spoiler)]

[Gillian]

Chapter 10 (view spoiler)[ Kreacher is growing on me I never expected that. (hide spoiler)]

[Gillian]

Finished (view spoiler)[ This was a great read and such a pity it is the end of the series. So many character I loved have passed I did not expect that to happen. Others I had hated I now love, just goes to show there are two sides to every story and they both deserve to be heard. (hide spoiler)]

[C.P.]

Book 5. Through chapter 22. (view spoiler)[I'm not a fan of Cho. It's sad that she lost Cedric, but I think she shouldn't be forcing herself into something with Harry. Even if she liked him before Cedric died, it's a little too twisted now.

I had forgotten all of the stuff with Mr Weasley! This is becoming a quite fascinating read. (hide spoiler)]

[C.P.]

Book 5. Through chapter 25. (view spoiler)[I think it's horrid of Cho to treat Harry how she is. I know she's hurt about Cedric, but how she's treating him is terrible. He shouldn't be forced into conversations that he doesn't want to have just because it's what she needs. And she's been very manipulative about getting his attention and when she asks about Cedric. It's messes up. I was never a fan and I'm definitely not now. (hide spoiler)]

[Meghan]

C.P. wrote: "Book 5. Through chapter 25. [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ Yeah I kinda felt the same way, but ofc Harry should have dealt with the situation better haha.. from a girl's POV I understood what Cho was feeling! xD (hide spoiler)]

[Katherine]

Chapter 36: (view spoiler)[
Oh, I feel so sorry for Harry at the moment. He just wanted to save all those he loved. :(
(hide spoiler)]

Finished: (view spoiler)[
I love Luna she's so cool! McGonagall is back and well and I'm so happy for her and I loved the way she gave Harry and his friends house points!
And I had an evil grin on my lips with the scene with Umbridge in the hospital wing and then the scene with her fleeing Hogwarts. hehehehe.
(hide spoiler)]

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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Date Changed. Restarting June 12th 2017. Happy Reading ☺

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[Synthwaver]

@Shae Are you more comfortable with a specific pace of reading, or going with your own pace flexibly? :)

[Shae]

@Lee should we start with a chapter a day? Does that suit you?

[Synthwaver]

@Shae: It suits but I'm afraid I would enjoy the book so much that I wouldn't be able to put it down at least before reading a couple of chapters. Okay, I try to slow my pace down :)

[Shae]

Hey Lee have you started with HP3 yet?

[Synthwaver]

Yes, I've read 2 chapters. How about you?

[Abi]

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Reading Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire from the 3rd of July 2017

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[Heather]

Can't wait to start it!

[Ketsyaris]

I've already started it and I'm enjoying it so far.

[Courtney]

So sorry. It has been a long week for me, but my weekend is here so I am starting this now.

[Courtney]

Chapter one (view spoiler)[ The Riddle house and the events that happen there are still creppy to me. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 4 Haha Dudley

[Courtney]

Chapter 13 (view spoiler)[ OMG! Wgat Moody did to Draco was quite funny... A little much but still funny. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 22 Wow Ron!

[Courtney]

Chapter 27 (view spoiler)[ I am so glad Sirius got to make an apperance in this book, and I have a feeling Mr. Crouch is up to something. (hide spoiler)]

[Courtney]

Chapter 36 Well that all happened really fast

[Sarah Elizabeth]

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Date Changed. Restarting August 3rd 2017. Happy Reading ☺

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