Harry Potter and the chamber of secrets by J.K Rowling discussion. (DECEMBER)

[Hollie]

I am so happy to say that today is the day that we set off on our second Harry Potter adventure, as I am definitely NOT ready to leave J.K Rowling’s wonderful world of witchcraft and Wizardry yet and can not wait to begin a second year at Hogwarts. Enjoy!

[Dana]

Yes!! I can’t wait, starting this today!

[Dana]

So I am up to page 140, chapter 9 The Writing on the Wall
(view spoiler)[ So to be honest, this is not one of my favorite books, having read all of them multiple times. But I still really do like it. I just so badly hate Draco, he is just so awful and mean all the time and I just want someone to knock him off his high horse. Also Gilderoy Lockhart gets on my nerves. I basically cringe anytime he shows up in the books. I remember feeling this way even before I found out all of his badness cheating and lies. But I am loving the fact that there are just somethings I totally forgot even happened in the book and love the little surprises as they happen. (hide spoiler)]

[Dana]

I finished this today. I’ve been home sick all day, honestly it’s 5:27pm and I just left my bedroom (other than going to the bathroom and to get water / crackers) sorry if it’s too much but I’ve had a negative reaction to my birth control shot so I’ve not been able to move my left arm without soreness, I’ve been nauseous, dizzy, pain all over and can’t keep food down. So I’ve been cuddled up in bed all day reading in between sleeping. My cat Tilly has been by my side all day.

On to the book. Honestly I really enjoy reading all of the books, but to me this one is probably my least favorite if I had to rate them. It’s great and flows nicely, but it just doesn’t draw me in like the others. I am so looking forward to the next book though! And if I’m being honest Goblet of Fire is my all time favorite book.

[Hollie]

Hi Dana, so sorry to hear that you have been feeling poorly! I hope reading “Chamber of Secrets” has helped to pass the time and take your mind off it a bit, please keep us updated on how you are feeling. It’s lovely that your cat can obviously sense that you need to be looked after. I have just about half way through “chamber of secrets” grabbing reading time when I can, (frantically trying to get organised for Christmas lol) I am enjoying it so far but not as much as “The philosopher’s stone”. It has been so long since I read the books and have never actually read books 5,6 + 7 so I am going to decide on my favourite once I have read them all. Really hope you feel better soon Dana, I don’t know what the weather is like where you are, but it’s soooo cold here, if it’s the same where you are make sure you stay snuggled up warm in bed with an extra blanket and some fluffy bed socks until you feel better xxx

[Dana]

Thanks you! I feel so much better, and I'm excited this week is half way over because I'm on vacation all next week for Christmas. I'll be going back to Vermont to be with my family for the holiday, and also to celebrate my nephews birthday (the day after christmas) I'm trying to refrain from starting the third book, I want to read along with you / the group so I am working hard on not just popping it open and diving in. Hope all is well with you!

[Hollie]

Dana wrote: "So I am up to page 140, chapter 9 The Writing on the Wall
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(view spoiler)[ Yep I can not work out who I dislike most out of the Malfoys and the Dursleys right now, it’s interesting how they obviously have very clear differences, but I dislike them for the same reason which is that they are both sickeningly snobby! It would be interesting if the Dursley’s didn’t have such a problem with the wizarding world and they met the Malfoy’s I think they would probably get on like a house on fire. The main topic of conversation being Harry and not in a good way! Lockhart is VERY cringeworthy, but I do think it is very sad that he feels that he has to make up all these lies in order to be liked. (Possibly very insecure underneath it all) (hide spoiler)]

[Hollie]

Just finished, I can see why this one is not many people’s favourite out of the series, for me I felt that it didn’t have as many quirky magical elements as the philosophers stone, e.g Bertie’s every flavour beans. However I did find the whole “maturing of the mandrakes” VERY funny and entertaining. It does have to be said how cleverly written this book is, and unlike some other books I have read, all the plots have added up perfectly and I have finished this book with no unanswered questions which to me is very important!