Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsRaincoast Book Distribution, 1999 - 251 pages Harry can't wait for his holidays with the dire Dursleys to end. But a small, self-punishing house-elf warns Harry of mortal danger awaiting him at Hogwarts School. Returning to the castle nevertheless, Harry hears a rumour about a chamber of secrets, holding unknown horrors to wizards of Muggle parentage. Now someone is casting spells that turn people to stone, and a terrible warning is found painted on the wall. The chief suspect - always in the wrong place - is Harry. But something much darker has yet to be unleashed. |
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... Peeves was the school poltergeist , a grinning , airborne menace who lived to cause havoc and distress . Harry didn't much like Peeves , but couldn't help feeling grateful for his timing . Hopefully , whatever Peeves had done ( and it ...
... Peeves was the school poltergeist , a grinning , airborne menace who lived to cause havoc and distress . Harry didn't much like Peeves , but couldn't help feeling grateful for his timing . Hopefully , whatever Peeves had done ( and it ...
Page 103
... Peeves slyly in Myrtle's ear . — Just saying - saying Hermione , glaring at Peeves . how nice you look tonight , ' said Myrtle eyed Hermione suspiciously . ' You're making fun of me , ' she said , silver tears welling rapidly in her ...
... Peeves slyly in Myrtle's ear . — Just saying - saying Hermione , glaring at Peeves . how nice you look tonight , ' said Myrtle eyed Hermione suspiciously . ' You're making fun of me , ' she said , silver tears welling rapidly in her ...
Page 152
... Peeves was bobbing overhead , now grinning wickedly , survey- ing the scene ; Peeves always loved chaos . As the teachers bent over Justin and Nearly Headless Nick , examining them , Peeves broke into song : ' Oh Potter , you rotter ...
... Peeves was bobbing overhead , now grinning wickedly , survey- ing the scene ; Peeves always loved chaos . As the teachers bent over Justin and Nearly Headless Nick , examining them , Peeves broke into song : ' Oh Potter , you rotter ...
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