Ever since Harry Potter had come home for the summer, the Dursleys had been so mean and hideous that all Harry wanted was to get back to the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. But just as he’s packing his bags, Harry receives a warning from a strange impish creature who says that if Harry returns to Hogwarts, disaster will strike.

And strike it does. For in Harry’s second year at Hogwarts, fresh torments and horrors arise, including an outrageously stuck-up new professor and a spirit who haunts the girls’ bathroom. But then the real trouble begins – someone is turning Hogwarts students to stone. Could it be Draco Malfoy, a more poisonous rival than ever? Could it possibly be Hagrid, whose mysterious past is finally told? Or could it be the one everyone at Hogwarts most suspects… Harry Potter himself!

Key Points

  • Explores Harry Potter's second year at Hogwarts, filled with new challenges and mysteries.
  • Introduces key characters like Dobby the house-elf and Draco Malfoy, enhancing the rivalry theme.
  • Details the mystery of the Chamber of Secrets and the petrification of students at Hogwarts.
  • Highlights themes of friendship, bravery, and the fight against dark magic.
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Author:J. K. Rowling
294 pages
Language:English
Type:Book
Literature
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Author:J. K. Rowling
294 pages
Language:English
Type:Book
Literature
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1
HARRY POTTER
AND THE CHAMBER OF SECRETS
by
J. K. Rowling
(this is BOOK 2 in the Harry Potter series)
Original Scanned/OCR: Friday, April 07, 2000
v1.0
(edit where needed, change version number by 0.1)
C H A P T E O N E
THE WORST BIRTHDAY
Not for the first time, an argument had broken out over breakfast at
number four, Privet Drive. Mr. Vernon Dursley had been woken in
the early hours of the morning by a loud, hooting noise from his
nephew Harry's room.
"Third time this week!" he roared across the table. "If you can't
control that owl, it'll have to go!"
Harry tried, yet again, to explain.
"She's bored," he said. "She's used to flying around outside. If I could
just let her out at night -"
"Do I look stupid?" snarled Uncle Vernon, a bit of fried egg dangling
from his bushy mustache. "I know what'll happen if that owl's let
out."
He exchanged dark looks with his wife, Petunia.
Harry tried to argue back but his words were drowned by a long,
loud belch from the Dursleys' son, Dudley.
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"I want more bacon."
"There's more in the frying pan, sweetums," said Aunt Petunia,
turning misty eyes on her massive son. "We must build you up while
we've got the chance .... I don't like the sound of that school food
......
"Nonsense, Petunia, I never went hungry when I was at Smeltings,"
said Uncle Vernon heartily. "Dudley gets enough, don't you, son?"
Dudley, who was so large his bottom drooped over either side of the
kitchen chair, grinned and turned to Harry.
"Pass the frying pan."
"You've forgotten the magic word," said Harry irritably.
The effect of this simple sentence on the rest of the family was
incredible: Dudley gasped and fell off his chair with a crash that
shook the whole kitchen; Mrs. Dursley gave a small scream and
clapped her hands to her mouth; Mr. Dursley jumped to his feet,
veins throbbing in his temples.
"I meant `please'!" said Harry quickly. "I didn't mean -"
"WHAT HAVE I TOLD YOU," thundered his uncle, spraying spit
over the table, "ABOUT SAYING THE `M' WORD IN OUR
HOUSE?"
"But I -"
"HOW DARE YOU THREATEN DUDLEY!" roared Uncle
Vernon, pounding the table with his fist.
"I just -"
"I WARNED YOU! I WILL NOT TOLERATE MENTION OF
YOUR ABNORMALITY UNDER THIS ROOF!"
Harry stared from his purple-faced uncle to his pale aunt, who was
trying to heave Dudley to his feet.
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What happens on Harry Potter's birthday in the Chamber of Secrets?
On Harry Potter's twelfth birthday, the Dursleys completely ignore the occasion, treating him poorly as usual. Uncle Vernon is preoccupied with a dinner party for a wealthy client, while Harry is left feeling lonely and forgotten. He reflects on how he misses his friends Ron and Hermione from Hogwarts and feels cut off from the magical world. Despite his hopes for a birthday greeting, he receives no cards or presents, highlighting the Dursleys' neglect.
Who are the main characters introduced in the beginning of the Chamber of Secrets?
The main characters introduced at the beginning of 'Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets' include Harry Potter, his Uncle Vernon, Aunt Petunia, and cousin Dudley Dursley. Harry is depicted as a wizard who has just completed his first year at Hogwarts, while the Dursleys are portrayed as typical Muggles who are ashamed of Harry's magical abilities.
What is Harry's relationship with the Dursleys like in the Chamber of Secrets?
Harry's relationship with the Dursleys is extremely strained and abusive. They treat him like an outcast, often neglecting his needs and belittling him. Uncle Vernon is particularly hostile, treating Harry as if he is a threat and punishing him for his magical abilities. This dynamic emphasizes Harry's isolation and longing for his life at Hogwarts, contrasting sharply with the Dursleys' disdain for anything magical.
How does Harry feel about returning to the Dursleys after Hogwarts?
Harry feels miserable about returning to the Dursleys after his first year at Hogwarts. He misses the magical world, his friends, and the excitement of school. The Dursleys' treatment makes him feel like a prisoner in his own home, and he is particularly upset that they do not acknowledge his birthday, which adds to his sense of loneliness and longing for connection.
What does Harry remember about his past regarding Voldemort?
Harry recalls that he survived an attack from Lord Voldemort when he was just a baby, which resulted in the deaths of his parents. This traumatic event left him with a lightning-shaped scar on his forehead, making him famous in the wizarding world. Harry reflects on the mystery surrounding his survival and Voldemort's diminished state, which continues to haunt him as he grapples with the dark legacy of his past.
What sport does Harry miss the most during the summer?
During the summer, Harry misses playing Quidditch the most. Quidditch is described as the most popular sport in the wizarding world, involving six goal posts and four flying balls. Harry's longing for the game reflects his passion for magic and the camaraderie he experiences at Hogwarts, contrasting with his lonely existence with the Dursleys.

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