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In one of the most hotly anticipated sequels in memory, J.K. Rowling takes up where she left with Harry's second year at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Old friends and new torments abound, including a ghost named Moaning Myrtle who haunts the girl's bathroom, an... read more
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Summary
During the summer holiday after Harry Potter's first year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, the Dursleys have locked away Harry's school equipment. On Harry's twelfth birthday, a house elf called Dobby appears and warns Harry that he will be in mortal danger if he returns to... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Cast of Characters
- Harry Potter: Main Character
- Ron Weasley: Harry's best mate.
- Hermione Granger: Harry's other best friend.
- Lord Voldemort (a.k.a He-Who-Must-Not-Be Named, or You-Know-Who): Harry's arch-enemie and is responible for the life Harry has.
- Rubeus Hagrid: Very large game-keeper at Hogwarts.
- Professor Albus Dumbledore: Headmaster at Hogwarts.
- Draco Malfoy: Despises Harry because he is a Half-Blood and for spurning his offer of friendship when they first met. He also resents Harry's fame and may be jealous over his power as a wizard.
- Lucius Malfoy: Draco's father
- Ginny Weasley: Ron's younger sister.
- Tom Riddle: A former student of Hogwarts shrouded in mystery.
- Percy Weasley: Ron's older brother.
- Fred Weasley: George's twin and Ron's older brother
- George Weasley: Fred's twin and Ron's older brother
- Molly Weasley: Ron's mother.
- Arthur Weasley: Ron's Father.
- Vernon Dursley: Harry's uncle.
- Petunia Dursley: Harry's aunt.
- Dudley Dursley: Harry's bully of a cousin.
- Professor Minerva McGonagall: Deputy Headmistress, head of Gryffindor house and transfiguration teacher.
- Professor Severus Snape: Head of Slytherin House and Potions master.
- Professor Gilderoy Lockhart: Defense against the dark arts teacher.
- Professor Pomona Sprout: Head of Hufflepuff house and herbology teacher.
- Argus Filch: Caretaker
- Mrs. Norris: Filch's cat.
- Cornelius Fudge: Minister of Magic.
- Oliver Wood: Captian and Seeker on Gryffindor's Quidditch team.
- Colin Creevey: Harry's fan, in Ginny's year.
- Neville Longbottom: Harry's classmate.
- Goyle: Draco's friend, Harry's year.
- Crabbe: Draco's friend, Harry's year.
- Millicent Bulstrode: Slytherin house, Harry's year.
- Justin Finch-Fletchley: Hufflepuff house, Harry's year.
- Penelope Clearwater: Ravenclaw house, Percy's girlfriend.
- Dobby: House-elf
- Ernie Macmillan: Hufflepuff house in Harry's year.
- Nearly Headless Nick: Gryffindor ghost.
- Moaning Myrtle: The Ghost who haunts the girls bathroom.
- Peeves: The Poltergeist, Spirit of Chaos.
- Hedwig: Harry's owl.
- Aragog: Spider, Hagrid's "Pet"
- Fang: Hagrids dog.
Memorable Quotes
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“You were seen! By no less than seven Muggles! Do you have any idea how serious this is? You have risked the exposure of our world! Not to mention the damage you inflicted on Whomping Willow, that's been on these grounds since before you were born!”
Professor Snape -
“Look, Potter! You've got yourself a girlfriend.”
Draco Malfoy -
“So this is what Dumbledore sends his great defender. A songbird and an old hat.”
Tom Riddle -
“Fame is a fickle friend Harry. Celebrity is as celebrity does. Remember that.”
Gilderoy Lockhart -
“A Study of Hogwarts' Prefects and Their Later Careers. That sounds fascinating.”
Ron
First Sentence
Not for the first time, an argument had broken out over breakfast at number four, Privet Drive. Mr. Vernon Durs-ley had been woken in the early hours of the morning by a loud, hooting noise from his nephew Harry's room.
Table of Contents
1. The Worst Birthday
2. Dobby's Warning
3. The Burrow
4. At Flourish and Blotts
5. The Whomping Willow
6. Gilderoy Lockhart
7. Mudbloods and Murmurs
8. The Deathday Party
9. The Writing on the Wall
10. The Rogue Bludger
11. The Dueling Club
12. The Polyjuice Potion
13. The Very Secret Diary
14. Cornelius Fudge
15. Aragog
16. The Chamber of Secrets
17. The Heir of Slytherin
18. Dobby's Reward
Series
This is book 2 in the Harry Potter series.
Authors & Contributors
- J. K. Rowling (Author)
- Mary GrandPré
Other Contributors:
- Cliff Wright (Illustrator) - UK Edition
- Mary GrandPré (Illustrator) - US Edition
Awards
- Nestlé Smarties Book Prize (1998: 9-11 Years, Gold Award)
- Scottish Arts Council (1999: Children’s Book Award, Winner)
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