I have recently begun reading the Harry Potter series to my son. Although most people have probably read this book and seen this movie before me I felt like I wanted to share my feelings about it.
All Harry wants to do is return to Hogwarts for his second year, but a few days before he is scheduled to leave a house elf appears and warns him not to return. He tells Harry that terrible things are about to happen at Hogwarts and he must not go back. However, Harry does return and disaster strikes when someone opens the chamber of secrets. When the culprit kidnaps Ron’s sister Harry, Ron and Hermione are determined to find out who it is. Harry soon finds himself in the chamber facing some of his worst fears. However, Harry is able to overcome his fears and once again save the day.
We learn through the author’s description of Harry that he is smart, talented, caring, and determined to do the right thing. Even though he sometimes breaks the rules he always has his friends and Hogwarts best interest at heart. This was an excellent book. It is the second in the Harry Potter series and is well written and holds the readers interest. It is easy to read, but is still entertaining for older readers.
I really found Harry’s determination to do what is right very moving. Even in the face of danger he still did what he knew was right. However, even more touching than that he was able to overcome his self doubt in order to do what was right. That is sometimes much harder than overcoming outside forces. When Harry thought that he might be the heir of Slytherin he did not let this overcome him. I found his determination to be very touching.
The movie was also well done. It is not often that you find a movie that follows a book so closely. Of course it seems that books usually have more detail, but nothing major was left out of the film. I am sure that most people have already read all seven books but if you have not I would definitely recommend them. I enjoyed the first book and movie as well.
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