Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter #2) by J.K. Rowling - Restarting January 2nd 2025

[Sasha]

Jaxie wrote: "Sasha wrote: "@Jaxie since ... is the heir of Salazar, he wouldn't want to hurt students from their house.”

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(view spoiler)[ I'm not sure if there are muggle-born students in their house (hide spoiler)]

[Sasha]

Jaxie wrote: "Sasha wrote: "I have finished reading it and I didn't expect..."

Yeah I loved the sock part and Dobby defending Harry afterwards.
I can’t believe Lucius is just walking around still like normal w..."
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Hopefully, Ron will tell his father what Malfoy was telling them where his family are hiding the dark magic stuff (hide spoiler)]

[Deceptively]

That’s a good point! (To both of your comments)

[Nicole]

Finished (view spoiler)[ I love how Dobby was able to be freed as a house elf. Overall this book was great. (hide spoiler)]

[Sasha]

you gonna join the buddy read for the next book?

[Nicole]

Sasha wrote: "you gonna join the buddy read for the next book?"

Yes. I commented on the discussion for that book hopefully they'll see it.

[Deceptively]

Nicole wrote: "Finished [spoilers removed]"

That was so cute. Although it was a bit weird reading about Harry shoving a diary into a sock... 😂

[Aaron]

Hey. Is the November 19th buddy read for this still happening? If it is can I join?

[Carolyn]

Yes. It's still happening, and yes, of course you can join. I won't be able to start this book until Tuesday because I'll have to get it from the library, and I'm not at home right now.

[Aaron]

Ok thanks. I’ll probably start at the weekend

[Ashley W]

Chapter 2
(view spoiler)[ Oh, I love Dobby! And imagine the stories that house elves must know about the families they serve. Wizards probably say or do anything in front of them. I love that Ron came to rescue Harry. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Chapter 3
(view spoiler)[ I want to live with the Weasley's! I get that Ron is embarrassed by their house, but it sounds amazing. (hide spoiler)]

[Aaron]

Chapter 4
(view spoiler)[ Harry choking on flue powder when saying Diagon Alley makes way more sense then him randomly saying “diagonally”. I don’t like Lockhart. He’s too arrogant. (hide spoiler)]

[Aaron]

Ashley wrote: "Chapter 3
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(view spoiler)[ It does sound really cool but I think I’d need some peace and quiet at some point. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Chapter 11
(view spoiler)[ Poor Colin. He's annoying but sweet. Hate that Malfoy's dad bought his place on the team, but it is hilarious that even with bludgers chasing him, Harry is still better. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Aaron wrote: "Chapter 4
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(view spoiler)[ Do you mean in the movie? I thought it sounded like "Diagon elly" like he had to sneeze. (hide spoiler)]

[Aaron]

Ashley wrote: "Aaron wrote: "Chapter 4
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(view spoiler)[ That’s probably what it’s meant to sound like but it always just came across as weird to me and my friends. Like he was meant to have forgotten the word or something. (hide spoiler)]

[Aaron]

Chapter 11
(view spoiler)[ I like Peeves. He’s entertaining. I wonder why he wasn’t in the movie. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Chapter 15
(view spoiler)[ Giant spiders. Nope nope nope. They got lucky with the car. Good thing it wasn't mad at them anymore. I had completely forgotten about Myrtle. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Aaron wrote: "Chapter 11
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(view spoiler)[ Right. I wonder what he would have looked like. They left out Nick's party too. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Finished
(view spoiler)[ I love how Dumbledore knew exactly what to say to Harry in Hagrid's house so he would understand later. Glad Harry got resolution about being a Gryffindor rather than Slytherin. That would bother me too. And Dobby was freed! Probably the best part of the story for me. (hide spoiler)]

[Aaron]

Ashley wrote: "Finished
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Done
(view spoiler)[ I really like Dobby. I want to see more of him. The fight with the Basilisk was over very quickly though. Harry only had to stab it once. I think that should’ve gone on a bit longer. (hide spoiler)]

[Carolyn]

I promise I'm going to start this book on Monday. I just have one book I need to read before I start this one.

[Carolyn]

47%: (view spoiler)[What is the Chamber of Secrets? I'm very confused and intrigued to find out what it is. I've been enjoying this book very much. (hide spoiler)]

[Carolyn]

68%: (view spoiler)[ It's so funny to see Harry and Ron try to act like Crabbe and Goyle. They're so out of their element! It is disappointing, though, that Malfoy doesn't give anymore information, except that it isn't him. (hide spoiler)]

[Carolyn]

80%: (view spoiler)[ Poor Hermione! I wish she didn't have to get Petrified. I hope Harry figures what's doing the attacks before anybody else gets hurt. (hide spoiler)]

[Carolyn]

Finished: (view spoiler)[ I'm so glad that Harry defeated the Serpent King. And I hated that Tom Riddle kept using Ginny to attack the other students at Hogwarts. He's such a horrible, vile man. It was no surprise when Riddle revealed himself as Voldemort. Ick. (hide spoiler)]

[Carolyn]

Ashley wrote: "Chapter 3
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(view spoiler)[ Living with the Weasley's does sound pretty amazing. (hide spoiler)]

[Carolyn]

Ashley wrote: "Chapter 15
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(view spoiler)[ You know, the spider thing didn't freak me out that much. I thought it was bizarre and interesting. Now, if it was a giant cockroach, that's a whole different story. (hide spoiler)]

[Carolyn]

Ashley wrote: "Finished
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(view spoiler)[ I glad that Harry's got peace within himself, too. I also loved when Dobby got the sock. That was definitely the best part of the book, no matter how much Dobby disturbed me. (hide spoiler)]

[Brianna]

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Date changed. Restarting February 12, 2023. Happy Reading ☺

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[Brianna]

Chapter 4

(view spoiler)[I love the burrow. and the Weasleys, their family and family dynamic is the best. Poor Ginny afraid of Harry lol. Cant wait until they get back to Hogwarts. OH and dobby, he is one of my favourite characters and I think they did not do him justice in the movies.
I loved when they were de-gnoming the garden lol just punting them out into the field. (hide spoiler)]

[Brianna]

50%
(view spoiler)[I havent read this one in so long and I have completely forgotten how amazing this book is! Hermione! such a rebel in this one haha. Convincing Harry and Ron to break rules, steal ingredients, and brew some polyjuice potion in the girls bathroom lol. And Lockhart! He kills me, how he keeps trying to "teach" Harry the ways of a celebrity. I actually completely forgot that Hermione liked him and stuck up for him at the beginning of this one. Missing Hagrid though. (hide spoiler)]

[Brianna]

78%
(view spoiler)[This re-read is blowing me away. I have seen this movie far more than I've read the book and cannot believe how many details I had forgotten. I can't believe how much Hermione has been in denial about Lockhart being a complete dung beetle this entire book lol. There are also such sweet moments that I love that are really just not in the movies.
I love how now that Hermione was attacked the students who doubted Harry are apologizing to him, though you would think since they are best friends they wouldn't have suspected Harry in the first place.
Harry and Ron are about to follow the spiders into the forest (hide spoiler)]

[Brianna]

Lia wrote: "And Ginny is so adorable in this book! I love how she's always blushing around Harry!!! I'm excited we're getting more of her and can't wait for the rest!!"

I know! ugh. I just got to the part where she was trying to tell Harry and Ron about (view spoiler)[Tom Riddles diary and then stupid Percy butts in. But he also was being weird saying she was going to say she saw him doing something and asked her not to tell? And honestly I do not remember what that is at all. What the heck was he doing??? lol (hide spoiler)]

[Brianna]

I love Ginny haha, and I love Harry and Ginny together in the books!
I just finished this one!
I also love Harry and Ginny in the chamber. It was so sad when Tom was explaining her fears/ entries after she started having the blackouts. Such a powerful scene.
I was actually thinking partway through this read that there wasn't much Quidditch and no one was getting house points. I feel like that part of the story really took a back burner in this one.
Dobby is so incredible lol I can't wait for the 4th one and SPEW lol.

Are you reading the next? I've just finished this so I can start any time :)

[Brianna]

Lia wrote: "Yess my heart broke when he was talking about what Ginny had written :(

I'm starting book three today <3"

Perfect :) I'll start today as well!

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Jenn]

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[Ashley W]

Starting today :)

[Cinthia]

I'll start this one as soon as I'm caught up with my other 2 BR's :(

[Brianna]

I started a reread earlier this year but stopped at 4 to read other things. I'll join when you get to book 4 :) I'll probably follow along and read the updates though :p

[Ashley W]

I'm only on page 3 lol I put it down to get caught up in Sword of Summer

[Cinthia]

Ashley W wrote: "I'm only on page 3 lol I put it down to get caught up in Sword of Summer"

Oh nice... I just finished that one earlier... I'm doing right now then I got another one to finish then I'll be able to pick this one up... I might just pick it up in audio while I do chores though... the other 2 are physicals so I have to sit there and read while the audio i can just pick it up whenever...
Decisions, decisions... lol

[Cinthia]

35% End of ch. 7: Interesting. (view spoiler)[ "Come… come to me… let me rip you… let me tear you… let me kill you…" That's not ominous! I love the Ron and his brothers came to save Harry. I don't like Harry's Muggle family, they are so rude, starting with the Uncle. I love Hermione, she is so funny and smart, specially smart. I hope they catch Dacro's father! He is hiding more than just enchanted muggle items! Is it crazy to like Lockhart? He is so narcissistic and sounds like he is super handsome. I wonder what is going on with Percy, he is always busy! (hide spoiler)]

[Cinthia]

53% End of ch. 10: I wish Dobby would just say! (view spoiler)[ So we know the Chamber of Secrets has been opened before. I wonder who the Slytherin Heir is, could it be Harry? I feel so bad for Moaning Myrtle. I wanna know who the one petrifying the cat and Collin is? Why can't Dobby say? and who own Dobby? "not even a sock" I hope they hand him a piece of clothing by mistake so he can be free, I don't like that he has to punish himself so severe and so often, and threats 5 times a day, that's no way to live. why would Lockhart heal Harry like that? I feel something is awfully wrong about Lockhart... hum? (hide spoiler)]

[Cinthia]

66% End of ch. 13: Poor Harmoine! (view spoiler)[ Aww it sucks about Ron's dad. It is hilarious how Harmoine turned into a cat instead of Millicent lol. Who is petrifying those people and now the ghost? Draco is so mean, how is it funny that someone loses their job or wish that Harmoine be killed by whoever opened the chamber of secrets? (hide spoiler)]

[Cinthia]

82% End of Ch. 15: Moaning Myrtle! (view spoiler)[ Hagrid always finds himself in predicaments, he is too nice for his own good. I thought the spiders wouldn't attack Ron and Harry given as how they are Hagrid's friends, but I guess even their babies have to eat, good parents, lol. I can't believe Hermione got petrified! Who is doing that? is it medusa? what makes them like that? I can't believe Malfoy, he knows something and I'm glad Harry got to see Tom's diary. I love that the car saved them! Myrtle is the muggle that got killed 50 years ago! (hide spoiler)]

[Cinthia]

Finished... Not ToM! (view spoiler)[ Well I would've never guessed Tom was he who shall not be named. I guess we learned how poor Moaning Myrtle died and that she was a muggle blood. I'm glad Lockhart used Ron's wand to erase Harry and Ron's memory! Ha! the wand backfired! It was clever to use Tom's name to spell Valdemort! clever indeed. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Chapter 4
(view spoiler)[ I love that Fred and George were part of the rescue! They really are the best. And the Burrow! It sounds so amazing. I hate that Ron is always so self-conscious about it. (hide spoiler)]

[Shannara]

End of chapter four (view spoiler)[ Omg I always forget just how much I hate the Malfoys. SMH… and Gilderoy is hilariously oblivious even from the beginning. I’m reading the MinaLima version and it’s simply stunning!!! There are so many cute pictures and pop outs!! Can’t wait to keep going!! (hide spoiler)]