Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Synopsis

*Join Harry Potter on the magical journey of a lifetime in the second book in J.K. Rowling's multi-award-winning series. Harry Potter's summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a house-elf called Dobby and rescue from the Dursleys by his friend Ron Weasley in a magical flying car! Back at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his second year, Harry hears strange whispers echo through empty corridors - and then the attacks start. Students are found as though turned to stone … Dobby's sinister predictions seem to be coming true. J.K. Rowling's internationally bestselling Harry Potter books continue to captivate new generations of readers. Harry's second adventure alongside his friends, Ron and Hermione, invites you to explore even more of the wizarding world; from the waving, walloping branches of the Whomping Willow to the thrills of a rain-streaked Quidditch pitch. This gorgeous paperback edition features a spectacular cover by award-winning artist Jonny Duddle, plus refreshed bonus material, allowing readers to learn about wand woods and get to know the many members of the Weasley family. Perfect for anyone who's ready to lose themselves in the biggest children's books of all time. DUELLING - DUNGEONS - DARK ARTS Seven magical stories, one epic adventure. *Please note: The book cover and spine design you receive may vary slightly from the image shown.

Summary

Chapter 1: The Vanishing Glass

* Harry is stuck at the Dursleys' for the summer, unable to use magic outside of school.
* Dobby the house-elf warns him of a grave danger at Hogwarts, but Harry ignores him.
* Harry accidentally uses magic to free Dobby from his servitude, which enrages his aunt and uncle.

Chapter 2: Dobby's Warning

* Dobby sneaks into Harry's room and implores him not to return to Hogwarts because of the danger.
* Harry refuses to believe him and is forcibly transported back to the Dursleys' by magic.
* The Ministry of Magic sends a warning to Harry, threatening him with expulsion if he uses magic again.

Chapter 3: The Burrow

* Harry escapes the Dursleys' with the help of the Weasley family, who take him to their home, the Burrow.
* Arthur Weasley, a Ministry of Magic employee, believes Harry's story and helps him prepare for his return to Hogwarts.

Chapter 4: At Flourish and Blotts

* Harry and the Weasleys visit Diagon Alley for school supplies.
* While at Flourish and Blotts, they encounter Draco Malfoy and his allies, who mock Harry.
* Hermione Granger arrives and defends Harry, which leads to a confrontation between the two sides.

Chapter 5: The Whomping Willow

* Harry and Ron arrive at Hogwarts and notice that the Whomping Willow is blocking the path to Hagrid's hut.
* They use the Invisibility Cloak to sneak past the tree and reach Hagrid's.
* Hagrid reveals that the Chamber of Secrets has been reopened and a student has been petrified.

Chapter 6: Gilderoy Lockhart

* The new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, Gilderoy Lockhart, is introduced.
* Harry suspects that Lockhart is a fraud and confronts him, but Lockhart dismisses him as jealous.
* Lockhart's incompetence becomes evident in his first class, which ends in a disastrous duel.

Chapter 7: Mudbloods and Murmurs

* A series of attacks on Muggle-born students intensifies, with Hermione becoming the latest victim.
* Harry overhears Malfoy taunting Hagrid about his suspected connection to the Chamber of Secrets.
* Harry and Ron decide to investigate the chamber on their own.

Chapter 8: The Deathday Party

* Harry and Ron use Polyjuice Potion to disguise themselves as Crabbe and Goyle, Malfoy's friends.
* They infiltrate a Deathday Party in Slytherin's common room and overhear Malfoy discussing the chamber.
* Malfoy reveals that he is the heir of Salazar Slytherin and plans to open the chamber again.