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

[Shannara]

Ashley W wrote: "Chapter 4
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(view spoiler)[ right?!?! The burrow is amazing!!! Such a neat and magical place!!! (hide spoiler)]

[Cinthia]

Let me know if you want to read the next one.

[Ashley W]

Cinthia wrote: "35% End of ch. 7: Interesting. [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I don't think Lockehart is unlikable really. He actually sounds a lot like many celebrities that we like in real life. Arrogant, but also kind of charming. I think he would be really obnoxious unless he happens to be paying attention to you and I think that's what makes them feel special when he's talking to them. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Cinthia wrote: "53% End of ch. 10: I wish Dobby would just say! [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ Dobby is by far one of my favorite HP characters. I hate that he has to punish himself but I think it says a lot about how House Elves are treated and the cruelty they endure. I love how clueless Lockehart is about how to do simple spells. I understand why he's so obnoxious to the characters, but he adds so much humor to the books. Why would they not call the game when it's so obvious that the Bludger was rigged against Harry? (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Cinthia wrote: "66% End of ch. 13: Poor Harmoine! [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ I think Draco had so much potential to grow as a character and become a better person. I think the reason his father was introduced was to show why Draco is the way he is. He was obviously taught to be that way and it was ingrained in him from such a young age. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Finished
(view spoiler)[ I always forget how the diary worked and have to think it through again when I read. I think this shows how much Voldemort thought things out when even his younger self knew Harry was a threat after Ginny told him how he managed to survive him. Even as a teenager, he wanted to figure out why he wasn't the most powerful. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Cinthia wrote: "Let me know if you want to read the next one."

I definitely want to! I can start as soon as tomorrow.

[Shannara]

I’m a little behind now!! End of chapter 10 (view spoiler)[ I feel so bad for little Colin Creavey. Poor kid just loved Harry so much he was in the wrong place at the wrong time. And Dobby is such a cute menace!! But I wonder if he hadn’t been doing all that stuff, then maybe Harry wouldn’t have been able to hear so much and figure some stuff out… (hide spoiler)]

[Shannara]

Cinthia wrote: "53% End of ch. 10: I wish Dobby would just say! [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ right?! Like Lockhart is seriously either the dumbest wizard ever or he’s got some other motives going on. I’m leaning towards the former though.. 🤦🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️ (hide spoiler)]

[Shannara]

End of chapter 12 (view spoiler)[ I don’t think I could have done the whole polyjuice potion thing. To drink something that nasty and then to have to not punch Malfoy in his stupid face?!?! Impossible!!! (hide spoiler)]

[Shannara]

Finished (view spoiler)[ I love how this ends!!!! Harry is the hero again, but he’s still just a hero because he has to be. And Fawkes is a favorite of mine!! Especially after Harry saw him on burning day. To see him in all his glory is awesome.. I also love how this doesn’t end on a cliff hangar. Love this book in general!!!! (hide spoiler)]

[Shannara]

Cinthia wrote: "Finished... Not ToM! [spoilers removed]"

(view spoiler)[ Oh I agree! I had no idea it was Tom and that he was actually He Who Must Not Be Named. Crazy stuff!!! (hide spoiler)]

[Shannara]

Ashley W wrote: "Finished
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(view spoiler)[ I think that desire to figure out why he isn’t the most powerful is kind of terrifying in a 16 year old. No wonder he grew up to be such a scary dark wizard. (hide spoiler)]

[Shannara]

Did you two want to read the next one?

[Ashley W]

Shannara wrote: "Did you two want to read the next one?"

Here's the thread. I haven't started yet :)

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

[Shannara]

Ashley W wrote: "Shannara wrote: "Did you two want to read the next one?"

Here's the thread. I haven't started yet :)

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

Awesome!!!! Thanks!!!!

[Jenn]

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Date changed. Restarting January 2nd 2025. Happy Reading ☺

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[Abbie]

Chapter One

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I am at the point re reading this where "I'll be in my room making no noise and pretending I'm not there" sounds so much more appealing that dealing with other people

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[Abbie]

Chapter 3

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I forgot how much I loved Arthur and Molly's relationship, bless him trying to get himself out of trouble

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[Abbie]

Chapter 5

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I hope Mr Weasley doesn't get in too much trouble, why can'y they get on the platform though

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[Abbie]

Chapter 10

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What use is Lockhart to anyone poor Harry getting all his bones grew back

Also I don’t think anyone needs Dobbys brand of help

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[Abbie]

Chapter 13

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Does Hagrid ever learn with monsters. Also how old are him and Dumbledore if they were at Hogwarts 50 years ago?

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[Ashley W]

Abbie wrote: "Chapter 3



I forgot how much I loved Arthur and Molly's relationship, bless him trying to get himself out of trouble

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(view spoiler)[ I love how he made the laws so that he can do what he wants and she just calls him out on it. Molly does not play. lol (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Chapter 4
(view spoiler)[It's easy to see where Malfoy gets his attitude from. Lucius and Arthur fighting was really the best thing. (hide spoiler)]

[Abbie]

Ashley W wrote: "Abbie wrote: "Chapter 3



I forgot how much I loved Arthur and Molly's relationship, bless him trying to get himself out of trouble

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Tbf I love that he's like ... right this will be my job so I know how to get away with whatever I want

[Abbie]

Chapter 17

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I love how karma get Lockhart back. Also what would have happened if Riddle got out, like out would have have aged and there would have been two lord Voldemort's then

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[Abbie]

Finished

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I forgot how much I loved these books and how vile Lucius Malfoy was to Dobby. you can see why Draco thinks everybody is beneath him
but Dobby is freeeeee

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[Ashley W]

Abbie wrote: "Chapter 5



I hope Mr Weasley doesn't get in too much trouble, why can'y they get on the platform though

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(view spoiler)[ Mr. Weasley getting into trouble for the car while Lucius Malfoy has all kinds of dark arts items in his house would really highlight the injustice of their world. I think it would be pretty reflective of real life though. I always feel bad for Molly. I hate that Ron got embarrassed but I can also imagine she has had to put up with A LOT of shenanigans over the years. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Chapter 6
(view spoiler)[ I love how Ron immediately questions Lockhart after his fail in class. lol (hide spoiler)]

[Abbie]

Ashley W wrote: "Abbie wrote: "Chapter 5



I hope Mr Weasley doesn't get in too much trouble, why can'y they get on the platform though

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imagine how fed up you'd be of Hogwarts letters raising Fred and George

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[Ashley W]

Chapter 10
(view spoiler)[ I have to admire Wood's dedication to the game. I do believe he really would die trying to win. lol I love how protective Fred and George are of Harry. It's like Ron's family has sort of adopted him. I feel bad for Dobby. I think he is doing what he thinks is right, but geez if he isn't causing a lot of trouble with his help. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Chapter 12
(view spoiler)[ Poor Hermione. She thinks of everything else. I was surprised that she was the one who kept encouraging them to use the potion. She'll probably think this is her punishment. (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley W]

Finished
(view spoiler)[ This is the book of the series that I always get the ending mixed up in. I can never quite remember how Voldemort got into the diary. I love how the House itself reassured Harry that he's meant to be in Gryffindor by giving him the sword. He doubted himself so much in this book. Ginny's crush is so cute and I hope she's learned from this. Poor girl. (hide spoiler)]