Rowling, J.K.- Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter #2); Informal Buddy Read: Starts November 12, 2014 REVISIT 15 May 2018

[Sarah]

Michelle wrote: "The funniest part of this is I was looking for this post in the Prisoner thread yesterday, thought I had forgotten to submit or something, and posted later on in the book. Never even occurred to me..."

Should have just tried a Switching Spell or the Summoning Charm : p

[Suzanne]

One thing I've enjoyed a lot this time round is the Mandrake plants - maybe because I'm on Pomona Sprout team :) (view spoiler)[ "the Mandrakes were becoming moody and secretive, meaning they were fast leaving childhood. Then (p. 251) they throw a loud and racuous party. "The moment they start trying to move into each other's pots we'll know they are fully mature..." And then they get cut up and used in potions!! (hide spoiler)] Anyway, I just noticed that more this time.

[Donna]

Chapters 1-3
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Dursley family - Well, I am definitely no fan of this family. The parents mistreat their nephew Harry in the worst way. How they think it is ok to lock up a child and practically starve him is beyond me. Plus, they don't want him around but refuse to let him go back to the school. I would think that they couldn't wait to send him back. Their son is a waste of space and learning to be just like his parents.

Weasley family- The Weasley family is just the opposite. They have so many kids but welcome Harry into their just as if he was one their own. This family seems like they would be fun to be around. You couldn't be lonely in that bunch, for sure. I just love how they de-gnome a garden!!

Dobby - Dobby is an interesting creature. He seems to have been treated poorly. The fact that he now punishes himself for odd things tells the reader a lot about his daily life. I kind of feel bad for him. He needs rescuing.....

(hide spoiler)]

[Donna]

Chapters 4-6
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Kitchen mantelpiece mirror - I had to giggle when the mirror told him to tuck in his shirt. I could picture this in my mind..LOL

Daigon Alley - The trip in the first book wasn't quite as exciting as this one. First, Harry ends up in a different place than the Weasley family and sees the Malfoys up to no good. Draco is just like his father and I have to agree with Hagrid.... bad blood runs in that family. I would love for Lucius Malfoy to screw up and get caught by Mr. Weasley. He was pretty cruel to the Weasleys in Daigon Alley.

Trip to Hogwart's - I am curious why Harry & Ron couldn't get thru to the train. However, I loved the spectacular entrance they made.

Gilderoy Lockhart - This guy seems to be a bit of a media hog. It is obvious that he likes the spotlight. He doesn't do a very good job at listening and only hears what he wants to hear. Maybe his last name should have been "Blowhard". I think he likes to hear himself talk about his favorite topic... himself. He does have a curious method of teaching, though. Just let the cornish pixies loose and the students will figure out how to deal with them or not. LOL! Despite all the books he has written, he strikes me as a person that is all talk and no real action.

(hide spoiler)]

[Suzanne]

Donna I agree with your observations - very nice! I love the Weasley family.

and Chapter 4-6 (view spoiler)[ I totally need a mirror like that! (hide spoiler)]

[Donna]

Chapters 7-11
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Deathday party- Harry, Ron & Hermione seemed to find the party dull. I think a deathday party could be fun. Where else would you get to see so many ghosts congregated, right? I think I would have a lot of fun talking to them and learning about their lives.

Argus Filch -He doesn't seem to be a very happy man. Now that I know what a Squib is, I guess I can understand. Poor guy had to deal with his family all having magic except for him. I would almost feel sorry for him if it wasn't for his bad attitude.

Moaning Myrtle - It has been a while since I have seen the movie so I was starting to forget some of it. I do recall loving this character. I still do. Poor Myrtle seems so sad & lonely.

Petrification - How can a ghost be petrified? I can understand the cat and the kids but the ghost seems to be odd. I am loving this story line, though. Of course, it seems to be an obvious setup to make people think Harry did it. I am looking forward to see how it all plays out.

Dobby - Dobby is quite the character. I feel bad for him but at the same time he is causing problems. I now know why Harry & Ron couldn't get on the train. I do feel that he is trying to help Harry but he can't tell him what is happening. I am curious as to who his owner is. I am having a hard time recalling the movie (I don't watch much tv and it was long ago). I do have a guess since there is someone with an obvious hatred for Harry.

Diversion - I loved the diversion that Harry created for Hermione. I can almost imagine those kids (especially Draco) all swollen.

(hide spoiler)]

[Kate S]

Started this one today. I have read through chapter 6. Also a fan of the Weasley family.

(view spoiler)[I love Mr. Weasley's job. I think there is so much creativity in this part of the story. (hide spoiler)]

[Donna]

Elize wrote: "Laura wrote: "Shannon wrote: "Laura wrote: "Finished

One of my favorite parts was when Harry and Dumbledore were talking about the sorting hat and Dumbledore talks to him about choices!

Glad Gin..."

I think Dobby is cute also. He is always trying to "save" Harry and I think that is just so sweet.

[Suzanne]

Chapters 7-11
(view spoiler)[I think a Deathday party would be fun too - if you could bring your own food! I do think it was great that our 3 heroes went to the party since they had such a fun party they had to miss.

Filch - Up til this part, I hated him, but seeing the books and squib courses - it just makes him more relateable. Plus, he loves his cat :)

(hide spoiler)]

[Donna]

Suzanne wrote: "Chapters 7-11
I think a Deathday party would be fun too - if you could bring your own food! I do think it was great that our 3 heroes went to the party since they had such a fun party they had to ..."

Definitely, a man that loves his cat can't be too bad!!

[Donna]

Chapters 12-18
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Phoenix going up in flames - Poor Harry! He is always getting into trouble so when that bird when up in flames, what else would the poor boy think would happen? LOL! I also love how strong this bird is. He has healing tears and can carry several people.. that is one super bird!!

Fred & George Weasley - The love these two troublemakers. They always take a serious situation and make it funny with their antics.

Polyjuice Potion - This sounds really disgusting. I really don't think I would ever make myself drink it. I know the transformation would not be enjoyable as you body changed. Poor Hermione!! Poor girl had to find the one cat hair... LOL!

Hagrid - I felt bad for Hagrid. They accused him of opening the Chamber of Secrets the first time around. So of course, he was the first suspect this time around. I am wondering if he will be allowed to use magic now that he has been proven innocent.

Albus Dumbeldore - Poor Dumbeldore was in the way the of Lucius Draco's plans. So glad that the truth was exposed and Dumbeldore could come back to the school.

Ginny Weasley - This poor girl had such a crush on Harry that she didn't even think about what the ramifications of that diary could be. Tom Riddle used her just to get to Harry. I wonder if the boys will let her tag along more in the next book.

Sorting Hat - I love that there is more to this hat than just sorting the kids into houses. I also love that pulling the sword also meant that Harry truly deserved to be a Gryffindor. Poor Harry has been worrying about that for so long.

Professor Lockhart - He finally proved how much of a blowhard that he is. Taking responsibility for the actions of others and expecting to receive glory and praise for it is seriously messed up. Serves him right that his own spell backfired and he lost his memories. Maybe he will be a better person this time around. One can hope, at least.

Diary - This little book sure caused a load of problems. I love that it was the beginning and the end of Tod Riddle's terror on the school.

Lucius Malfoy - This man is seriously evil. He decided to use the diary as a way to get rid of Arthur Weasley. Thanks to Harry, his plan backfired. Same with his plan to get rid of Dumbeldore. Losing his spot as governor was definitely warranted. I love that he was tricked into freeing Dobby.

Dobby - I love that Harry freed him despite his attempts at "saving" Harry. His heart was truly in the right place. I hope we see more of this cute little guy.

Harry - I love that he finally learns that he is truly a Gryffindor. Just like everyone else, he has the ability to choose a dark path but he chose a better path. I just wish there was some way that poor Harry wouldn't have to go back to his aunt and uncle's house. They are truly reprehensible people.

(hide spoiler)]
Overall, I loved this book just as much as the first one. I can truly understand why there are so many fans of this series and I am not very far into it yet. I am looking forward to reading more.

[Kate S]

I have made it through chapter 10. This book certainly has darker themes, but manages to balance that with some funny characters.

(view spoiler)[The muggle-born prejudice that is so blatant in the community is a bit heartbreaking. The fame hungry teacher is so caricatured here, it is funny. It's amazing to me how timeless some of the themes in this very popular series can be. (hide spoiler)]

[Sarah]

Kate S wrote: "I have made it through chapter 10. This book certainly has darker themes, but manages to balance that with some funny characters.

[spoilers removed]"

I think Prisoner of Azkaban is when you can say the series isn't just a children's book. While the first two have a darker tone, Prisoner of Azkaban really has darker themes throughout with (view spoiler)[ someone actively trying to kill him, supposedly. (hide spoiler)]

[Kate S]

Sarah wrote: "Kate S wrote: "I have made it through chapter 10. This book certainly has darker themes, but manages to balance that with some funny characters.

[spoilers removed]"

I think Prisoner of Azkaban is..."

I completely agree that book 3 is the turning point from children's book to something more mature. The whole idea of Azkaban is more adult than I would expect for a children's book.

[Elize]

Kate S wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Kate S wrote: "I have made it through chapter 10. This book certainly has darker themes, but manages to balance that with some funny characters.

[spoilers removed]"

I think Prisoner..."


Oh wow that is good to know going into the next one (first time reading them and never watched the movies)

[Kate S]

Elize wrote: "Kate S wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Kate S wrote: "I have made it through chapter 10. This book certainly has darker themes, but manages to balance that with some funny characters.

[spoilers removed]"

I..."

A complete newbie! That's exciting. I hope you are enjoying the ride.

[Elize]

Kate S wrote: "Elize wrote: "Kate S wrote: "Sarah wrote: "Kate S wrote: "I have made it through chapter 10. This book certainly has darker themes, but manages to balance that with some funny characters.

[spoiler..."


Yes I am enjoying it! My husband has always wanted me to read them so I finally am :)

[Cathy M.]

Was able to get a few chpts in today!

Thru Chpt 6 -

(view spoiler)[I really hate the Dursleys and to think we have 4 more books to put up with them :/ At least they only take up a couple chapters in the beginning of each book. As much as they hate Harry was surprised that Vernon didn't want Harry going back to Hogwarts! Know that he didn't like that magic business but at least Harry wouldn't be there! Rowling did a fabulous job writing such detestable characters.

Oh Dobby how I love you! I didn't realize he showed up this early in the series. And the mischief he causes!

The whole underage children not being allowed to do Magic - what about before they start Hogwarts? You would think that kids that grow up in magical families had to have learned to do some magic before going to Hogwarts (remember in Book 1 when Ron tried to turn Scabbers a different color on the train before starting their 1st year?). Don't get how that would work!

Snape - as much as I hate this character, I don't like that he's described as "greasy". I know he's more of a villain but it's not very complementary!

Lockhart - what a character! I totally forgot about him. His narcissism has no bounds. That quiz that they had to do all about him? Priceless.

Colin - how cute is he! Might be annoying at the same time but it's adorable how much he loves Harry! I really hope nothing bad happens to him... (hide spoiler)]

[Donna]

Cathy M. wrote: "Was able to get a few chpts in today!

Thru Chpt 6 -

I really hate the Dursleys and to think we have 4 more books to put up with them :/ At least they only take up a couple chapters in the beginni..."

I love Dobby too!! I am hoping to see more of him as I progress with the series. I could do with less of the Dursleys as well. I agree that the author did a great job writing such detestable characters. We love to hate them, don't we! LOL!

[Cathy M.]

Donna wrote: "Cathy M. wrote: "Was able to get a few chpts in today!

Thru Chpt 6 -

I really hate the Dursleys and to think we have 4 more books to put up with them :/ At least they only take up a couple chapte..."

My hubby always tells me that if it causes that much of a reaction (the hatred of a character), then the writer did a good job!

Dobby is beyond lovable. You might see him again but I won't give anything away :)

[Ashley]

Donna wrote: "I love Dobby too!! I am hoping to see more of him as I progress with the series."

I might be one of a kind...but Dobby freaked me out when I first read the books as a kid!!!

[Jackie]

I'm in your camp, Ashley. I didn't particularly like Dobby.

[Kate S]

I can understand not liking Dobby. I am one who found him somewhat charming and funny. I was suspicious of him from the start, as it unclear where his loyalty is.

[Kate S]

Elize wrote: "Yes I am enjoying it! My husband has always wanted me to read them so I finally am :)"

I am really glad. I am sure I will catch up on your series progress soon.

[Jen]

Hi all, I continued on to this second book on this past Saturday, June 9th. I was planning to do what I did with book one, and read along with the audio, but I forgot to start the audio when I started the hardcover!

So I started the audio after midnight on Sunday, June 10th. Again, I planned to pick the hardcover back up and read along once I caught up in the audio, but I soon abandoned the book in favor of finishing the audio.

Once I finished the audio (I marked it read on June 10th for a reason you can read about in my review), I resumed my reading of the hardcover and finished it on Monday, June 11th.

A rather funny thing happened when I continued in the book after completing the audio. I came across a scene with Dobby in it and, not being a fan of his, I was all, "Dobby, again?! WHYYYYY?!?!?!" But then I remembered I was reading Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, while I had finished Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Same book, different format. ;-)

I really love Jim Dale's performance of this second book. It was just as good as the first. I laughed in a couple of places in the beginning, and I cried in a couple of places in the end. (I did the same when I read the hardcover, too.) :-)

I don't remember what made me laugh this time through this book, but I strongly suspect that it was something in "The Burrow" chapter (Chapter Three) and/or around that chapter. :-) I cried twice in the end, once when (view spoiler)[Fawkes was helping Harry (hide spoiler)] in Chapter Seventeen, "The Heir of Slytherin," and again in Chapter Eighteen, "Dobby's Reward," when (view spoiler)[Ginny Weasley was reunited with her parents. (hide spoiler)].

I might actually have cried THREE times, as when I was double-checking the chapter names and numbers, I reread a part of the final chapter, and the closing lines put tears in my eyes (again?). :-)

So I really love this book. And that's REALLY saying something, because I don't particularly like Dobby, I didn't like Lockhart, and the scenes involving the spiders and acromantulas are my least favorite scenes in this whole series. *shudder*

But despite all of the above, I still always find this book worthy of the full five stars. :-)

Some words on the movie, which I watched yesterday, June 12th. (I started it at sometime after 3:00p and finished it at somewhere around 6:00p, thankfully while it was still daylight outside.) :-)

I know they can't put EVERYTHING from the books into the movies, but this book's omissions in the adaptation. . . I did not like that they cut out the scene of (view spoiler)[Ginny Weasley being reunited with her parents. (hide spoiler)] I also didn't like that they cut the part where Dumbledore (view spoiler)[gave Harry and Ron 200 points, EACH, thus securing the House Cup for Gryffindor for the second year in a row. (hide spoiler)] :-(

And was it just me, or were the scenes involving the acromantulas extended in the movie? I don't remember them (view spoiler)[chasing Harry and Ron once they escaped in the car. (hide spoiler)] Did that happen in the book?

But I was able to watch this second movie! It was only my second time through it. (I'd seen the first movie half a dozen or so times, years ago, but only watched the second movie when I had my Dad with me, so he could tell me when it was safe to uncover my eyes.) :-)

I was able to watch it yesterday thanks to my blocking of the TV screen with the remote for the DVD player. I left just enough visibility to see the captions, which I realized I didn't need to do because I could hear what was going on. So I did get a couple glimpses of the giant sp-sp-spiders as that scene dragged on. :-/

(I am MASSIVELY afraid of spiders, in case it's not obvious.)

Incidentally, I CAN watch The Hobbit movies, with their spider scenes. They don't give me nightmares because no one in the book or movie is afraid of them. So I can watch and remain calm.

But in this second Harry Potter movie, Ron's fear triggers my fear and I canNOT watch. :-(

Even with the very annoying omissions and rearranging of things from the book in its movie adaptation, the film was still pretty excellently done. I really enjoyed it, and I'm glad to know that I can watch it on my own, so I don't have to wait another ten or more years before watching the Harry Potter films again. :-)

[Jen]

Oh! Sorry. In all of that writing, I somehow forgot to share that I wrote a bit more about the book in my review of the hardcover! I even shared what made me laugh, from when I read this book for the sixth time back in 2015. :-)

[Jen]

Gah! I just realized. . . The Deathday Party for Sir Nicholas was in the book. Was it in the movie? And Peeves! Was he missing from the movie, too? :-(


Oh! And I forgot to tell you that I'm from Team Tom Riddle and this is the book where we meet Tom Riddle! :-)

[Tina ❣]

I know I'm late but I've just started to listen to the audio book today!

The birthday cake scene always makes me cringe. Stephen Fry does Dobby's voice quite well

(Team Tonks)

[Tina ❣]

Jen wrote: "Gah! I just realized. . . The Deathday Party for Sir Nicholas was in the book. Was it in the movie? And Peeves! Was he missing from the movie, too? :-(


Oh! And I forgot to tell you that I'm from ..."


Yes! Peeves is missing in all the movies. I was always sad about that

[Ashley]

Tina wrote: "Yes! Peeves is missing in all the movies. I was always sad about that."

He brings lots of fun to the books! I'm reading the illustrated edition and the ghosty pics are ah-mazing

[Vicki]

Chapters 1-15

Oh I love Harry Potter so much! The series is so fun to read.

The Dursleys are so (view spoiler)[awful!!! ugh! I still cannot stand any of the Dursley family! Not one of them! I always feel so bad for Harry, like how they make him believe his friends don't care. I don't know that Dobby telling him the truth would make up for it though because he must still feel awful at how family treats him. How could someone telling the truth even make up for how badly he felt? (hide spoiler)]

Gilderoy Lockhart is the epitomy of (view spoiler)[what a bad teacher is! I taught for 25 years at the high school level and I would hate to think a teacher of this "caliber" would have been at our school. Pure and simple: he is incompetent! (hide spoiler)]

Draco (view spoiler)[is someone that I didn't think was behind the attacks, so I'm glad that he wasn't. (hide spoiler)]

One thing that creeped me out was the (view spoiler)[Spiders of the Dark Forest. I don't like spiders. LOL (hide spoiler)]

[Ashley]

Vicki wrote: "Gilderoy Lockhart is the epitomy of [spoilers removed]"

Gah sooooooo annoying!! Unfortunately in the business world there are so many people like him! Unbelievable

[Tina ❣]

Ashley wrote: "Tina wrote: "Yes! Peeves is missing in all the movies. I was always sad about that."

He brings lots of fun to the books! I'm reading the illustrated edition and the ghosty pics are ah-mazing"

Oh that sounds interesting! I'll give than a go next time I read the series

[Tina ❣]

Ashley wrote: "Vicki wrote: "Gilderoy Lockhart is the epitomy of [spoilers removed]"

Gah sooooooo annoying!! Unfortunately in the business world there are so many people like him! Unbelievable"

Lockhart is bad. I don't think anyone actually learns anything in DADA in this book. Poor things. At least it gets better for them in 3rd year!

[Tina ❣]

Vicki wrote: "Chapters 1-15

Oh I love Harry Potter so much! The series is so fun to read.

The Dursleys are so [spoilers removed]

Gilderoy Lockhart is the epitomy of [spoilers removed]

Draco [spoilers removed..."

Is this the first time you've read the books, Vicky?

[Tina ❣]

I'm about 43% in, so chapter 11. My audiobook has stopped working as there's no space left on my phone to download the rest.

I don't think (view spoiler)[Filch being a Squibb is mentioned in the movies at all. (hide spoiler)]

Stephen Fry did a great performance of (view spoiler)[ the Howler (hide spoiler)]. Sound effects were new but very welcome.

I always cringe when Lockhart enters a scene. Just ugh.

[Sarah]

Tina wrote: "I'm about 43% in, so chapter 11. My audiobook has stopped working as there's no space left on my phone to download the rest.

I don't think [spoilers removed]

Stephen Fry did a great performance o..."

There is a Filch deleted scene! I have it on my DVD!

[Tina ❣]

Sarah wrote: "Tina wrote: "I'm about 43% in, so chapter 11. My audiobook has stopped working as there's no space left on my phone to download the rest.

I don't think [spoilers removed]

Stephen Fry did a great ..."

OH what?! That's great! Does Harry go in his office?

[Ashley]

Tina wrote: "Stephen Fry did a great performance of (view spoiler). Sound effects were new but very welcome.."

He's definitely my favourite narrator of all time! His Hagrid voice is incredible.

Sarah wrote: "There is a Filch deleted scene! I have it on my DVD! "

WHAT!? WHAT IS IT!?

[Sarah]

Ashley wrote: "Tina wrote: "Stephen Fry did a great performance of (view spoiler). Sound effects were new but very welcome.."

He's definitely my favourite narrator of all time! His Hagrid voice is incredible.

..."

It was in reference to your spoiler about (view spoiler)[ him being a squib. (hide spoiler)] It's all of 10 seconds, if that. You can probably find the deleted scenes for all of the movies on Youtube.

[JanEyre9]

Tina wrote: "I'm about 43% in, so chapter 11. My audiobook has stopped working as there's no space left on my phone to download the rest.

I don't think [spoilers removed]

Stephen Fry did a great performance o..."

Agreed! Lockhart is such a cringe worthy character. Kenneth Branagh was an awesome choice for that role.

[Vicki]

Tina wrote: "Vicki wrote: "Chapters 1-15

Oh I love Harry Potter so much! The series is so fun to read.

The Dursleys are so [spoilers removed]

Gilderoy Lockhart is the epitomy of [spoilers removed]

Draco [sp..."

No, it's my 2nd time BUT I have a terrible memory!! I mean awful and I read this book in May 2014. Also, I have NO idea how to make it show that I'm reading/have read it twice without knocking out my other book read. For the first book I edited my review and added a 2nd reading but I saw nowhere to rate it and it doesn't show in my count for this year's goal either. So neither does this book.

[Vicki]

And I am FINISHED!

Just as I thought, I love this book just as much this time as I did four years ago.

Harry (view spoiler)[I still FEEL for him so much! He's always having something go wrong or someone accuse him of things he isn't responsible for. I'm so glad he knows he's a Gryffinder now, just like me! (I'm in the Gryffinder House). I HATE that he is going back to the Dursley's house too. They are horrific people, and it makes it even worse that they are family. If family doesn't have your back, who does? God I can't stand ANY of them! (hide spoiler)]

Hagrid (view spoiler)[I felt bad for Hagrid, too. Seems like the wrong people are always accused of wrong-doing. (hide spoiler)]

Ginny Weasley (view spoiler)[- For some reason I really like this girl. I hated it when they all thought she was dead and basically just looking for a body, it seemed like. (hide spoiler)]

Professor Lockhart (view spoiler)[ Ha ha ha! Finally we [I] get some revenge! Karma visits us all, including BAD Lockhart! God, what a bully, slime bag he is!! I'm glad he lost his memories!! He wants all the credit for anything good and takes none for the bad. He is the worst kind of "teacher" ever except the kind that might say, "Do not be like me!" (hide spoiler)]

Polyjuice Potion (view spoiler)[Ugh...I know I couldn't drink this crap unless (maybe) my life literally depended on it. I felt so bad for Hermione! (hide spoiler)]

[Cathy M.]

Tina wrote: "Jen wrote: "Gah! I just realized. . . The Deathday Party for Sir Nicholas was in the book. Was it in the movie? And Peeves! Was he missing from the movie, too? :-(


Oh! And I forgot to tell you th..."

That's crazy because he's such a larger-than-life character in these books!

[Cathy M.]

Working my way slowly thru this!

Thru Chpt 16 -

(view spoiler)[
How in the world did Lockhart ever become a teacher at Hogwarts?!?! You would think Dumbledore had a better sense on these things... But he got what he deserved, trying to take their memories. Ron's wand to the rescue :)

Totally didn't remember that Tom Riddle's father was a Muggle and that he was Muggle-born. SERIES SPOILER (view spoiler)[But wasn't Voldemort all about the Pure-Bloods? Hmmm...he didn't even fit that criteria! (hide spoiler)]

I felt so bad for Filch thinking Mrs Norris was dead! I was like, I didn't remember her dying! Luckily that's not the case, even if he's not the most likable character. But he sure does love his cat which makes me like him just a tad (I'm a total cat-person too). (hide spoiler)]

Should be finishing later tonight so will come back with my final thoughts.

[Elize]

Vicki wrote: "Tina wrote: "Vicki wrote: "Chapters 1-15

Oh I love Harry Potter so much! The series is so fun to read.

The Dursleys are so [spoilers removed]

Gilderoy Lockhart is the epitomy of [spoilers remove..."


You can add a second read! it should be easy from 'My Books'

[Elize]

Sarah wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Tina wrote: "Stephen Fry did a great performance of (view spoiler). Sound effects were new but very welcome.."

He's definitely my favourite narrator of all time! His Hagrid voice is..."

I just watched this movie (for the first time) today! All that I saw in the extended edition was them handing him a letter from quick squib but thats about it.

[Tina ❣]

Sarah wrote: "Ashley wrote: "Tina wrote: "Stephen Fry did a great performance of (view spoiler). Sound effects were new but very welcome.."

He's definitely my favourite narrator of all time! His Hagrid voice is..."

Ohhhh I think I remember it now!! It was short. Bit awkward. Haha Filch

[Tina ❣]

Vicki wrote: "Tina wrote: "Vicki wrote: "Chapters 1-15

Oh I love Harry Potter so much! The series is so fun to read.

The Dursleys are so [spoilers removed]

Gilderoy Lockhart is the epitomy of [spoilers remove..."

Four years is quite a long time. I'm sure I would have forgotten things if I hadn't read and watched the books multiple times.

I think you have to have read the same edition of the book. I can't see your book so I can't help! I'm struggling to put the paperback version I read in the past to be the same as the audiobook version I listened to. So, I'll have duplicates of all the H.P. books when I'm done. Bit annoying.

But, if you've got the same edition, all you'll need to do is edit, and 'add a date'. Might not help you though Vicky!

[Tina ❣]

Is anyone ready for the 3rd book? I'm happy to wait a bit or something to do the buddy read.