#harry potter and the chamber of secrets
Couldn’t leave September the 1st without a Harry Potter Post!
StreelerfromHarry Potter & the Chamber of Secrets
The Harry Potter Series
by J.K. Rowling
I have never posted about the seven-book magical phenomenon because I suppose I assumed that implicit in being a reader is having read Harry Potter and the (insert item here), perhaps even multiple times.
I just spent the last month rereading the series, finishing, all too appropriately, on July 31st, the birthday of our reluctant hero. Considering Rowling started writing them in 1990, with The Sorcerer’s Stone published in 1997 and the final installment, The Deathly Hallows, published in 2007, they hold up incredibly well over the past, oh, 20 years. I read each book as it was released originally, have seen the films dozens of times, and still, rereading them, I was fully immersed in Rowling’s unparalleled world-building, character-crafting and plot twists.
These books are simply a joy to read.
And don’t be fooled if you are one of the hold-out adults from the series. The prose has a lot of integrity and is peppered with sage advice without being dogmatic.
And for those of you out there who have only seen the films, bibliophiles may always say this, but the books are still better. As well-cast and excellently-imagined as the films are, they cannot compare with the specificity and magic of the books. There are, indeed, whole plot lines and characters left out of the films - bits of information, I, too, forgot from my initial reads.
So, if you want a highly satisfying and swift read, incant, “AccioThe Sorcerer’s Stone!” After all, books are the closest to magic muggles like us can hope for.
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dude, I just started to analyse this, Quirrel had Voldy at the back of his head right?? Okay, and supposedly Dumbledore knows it all with his great powers and shit, right?? hoW DIDNT HE NOTICE THE FUCKING DARK LORD IN ONE OF HIS TEACHERS?! I mean, dark magic it’s like a vibe right?? bAD VIBE???
When Tom Riddle said Voldemort was his past, present, and future I said to myself “I get it!” Then when he rearranged the letters of his name to spell “I am Lord Voldemort” I said “Ohhhh, NOW I get it!”
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This caterpillar embodies the Hufflepuff spirit
Well I had to meme this photoshoot.
Kenneth Branagh as professor Gilderoy Lockhart in a never-before-seen before photoshoot from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - Entertainment Weekly.
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Lucius Malfoy at the end of Chamber of Secrets
harry potter facing the basilisk, the jpg saved alot darker…to bad it looks alot better on my [hotoshop, bottom is what its supposed to look like but unfortunately i found out the problem a little too late, thats okay i learn from mistakes
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“This is the condition I like to see my books in”: First Edition and Signed “Harry Potter” Books on Antiques Roadshow
There is a lot of memorabilia that can be collected by HarryPotter fans these days, but some of perhaps the most valuable and wanted pieces are the first edition books andPotterbooks that J.K. Rowling herself has signed.
During a recent episode of the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow, Potter enthusiast Helen brought in her paperback versions of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Both were in a pretty poor condition, which was commented on by the presenter Justin Croft, who said they were in the “worst condition” he’s seen on the Roadshow.
The paperback was given one year in my stocking for Christmas and [I] passed it round to my siblings, which is why it’s in the condition that you can see here.
Helen’s “Potter” books brought in on “Antiques Roadshow”
However, what made the books special was that the Chamber of Secrets was a first edition, and both had been signed by Rowling at a signing at Edinburgh Book Festival, Scotland, after Chamber of Secrets had been released.
Themessage written by Rowling in Helen’s version of the Philosopher’s Stone reads“To Helen – This is the condition I like to see my books in! (Read).”
J.K. Rowling’s message in Helen’s “Philosopher’s Stone” book
Croft then went on to give a valuation for the books. Helen was told the battered first book was worth around £1,000 ($1,254) to £1,500 ($1,881), which was “really just for the inscription.” Being a first edition without its dust jacket, Croft said the Chamber of Secrets was worth a shocking £3,000 ($3,762) to £3,500 ($4,389), leaving Helen shocked but very pleased nonetheless.
In other Harry Potter book news, a first edition of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone is going up for a private auctionatChristie’s in London, England. It is among 200 books that are being sold as part of its “The Art of Literature: Loan and Selling” exhibition, which is open to the public between June 7 and 15.
The copy of “Philosopher’s Stone” being sold at Christie’s auction house
The book, which is one of the original 500 hardback copies that were printed in the initial run in 1997, is signed by J.K. Rowling. The book does, however, contain some errors, which was discussed by Mark Wiltshire, a specialist in printed books and co-curator of the exhibition.
There were a few things that they seemed to get wrong in the book production. On the back cover, for instance, Philosophers, which of course is quite a key work… is misspelled “philoshers,” that “o” that second “o” is missing. Also on page 53, in the list of items which pupils are asked to take to Hogwarts with them, “one wand” is repeated twice.
Despite these errors, because it is a signed first edition, the auction house is inviting offers at a starting price of £200,000 ($250,823).
Perhaps it’s time you dug into your Potter book collection to discover whether you have a special book that’s worth something. Be sure to check out the advice given by Jim Spencer of Hansons Auctioneers on what exactly to look for in your Potter book to know whether or not it’s the real deal!
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Death is But the Next Great Adventure: Documentary about Richard Harris to be Released for 20th Anniversary of Passing
Richard Harris played Professor Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s StoneandHarry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets before passing away from Hodgkin’s lymphoma in October 2002, just a month before the theatrical release of the second installment in the series. Though Michael Gambon would eventually take over the role for six of the eight Harry Potter films, most of us who grew up with the movies still fondly remember Harris’s quiet, pensive take on the Hogwarts headmaster. Soon Potter fans will have the opportunity to learn more about their first Dumbledore in an upcoming documentarycalledThe Ghost of the Richard Harris. The film will be released sometime this year to coincide with the 20th anniversary of the late actor’s passing.
Directed by documentarian Adrian Sibley and produced by Bright Yellow Films, Samson Films, and Groove Intl, The Ghost of Richard Harris is expected to air in the United Kingdom later this year on Sky Arts, as well as the streamer NOW. The rest of us may have to wait a little longer. Variety recently reported that Abacus Media Rights nabbed the worldwide distribution rights to the film. With the distribution rights of the film outside of the UK having just been acquired, it may take some time before we hear any updates regarding when and where those of us in the United States will be able to see it.
Richard Harris played Albus Dumbledore in the first two “Harry Potter” movies. Tragically, he would pass away just a month before the release of “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.”
Though Harris forged a highly decorated acting career in theater, TV, and film, it’s often clouded by his tumultuous personal life full of alcoholism and debauchery, which the documentary aims to cover.
While there have been many attempts by several other filmmakers to document the late actor’s extraordinary life, Harris’s sons, actors Jamie Harris and Jared Harris, and director Damian Harris, refused all offers because they wanted to honor their father’s wish for Sibley to be the one to tell his story. Jamie, Jared, and Damian will be featured in the documentary.
Having seen Sibley’s documentary on Anthony Hopkins, Anthony Hopkins: A Taste for Hannibal, wherein the Thor actor discussed drinking, Harris believed that Sibley would be the right fit to document his life. It seems that the film was initially meant to begin production before Harris’s death, as explained by Sibley while he reminisced about a meeting with Harris to discuss the film.
I had the pleasure of meeting Richard Harris through his son Damian at the Savoy to talk about making a documentary about his life and times. He’d seen my film with Anthony Hopkins where he talked about drinking and thought we’d work well together. Richard took me out for supper and I had one of the best nights of my life. He was the ultimate storyteller and everyone in the restaurant stopped to listen to him, but I still felt that he was only talking to me. I knew I could make a fascinating film about this unusual man, but unfortunately, soon afterwards he became ill and died. Now on the 20th anniversary of his death, using hours of unheard audiotapes of interviews with Richard over many years, I have the opportunity to actually work with him from beyond the grave and make the film we discussed, with him unravelling the story of what he calls ‘a turbulent journey’ of ‘great highs and lows,’ in short, a life that few can even imagine.
What a beautiful memory. Considering Harris’s long life and career, it makes sense that Harris would be a phenomenal raconteur.
Being that Dumbledore was one of Harris’s last roles before his death, Chris Columbus, director of the first two Potter films, has spoken fondly about him. On one occasion, Columbus recalled a memory on set where the director was playing basketball and found himself being cheered on by Harris in costume as Dumbledore.
There is currently no release date for The Ghost of Richard Harris, but check back on MuggleNet for any updates.
Are there any other movies featuring Harris that you enjoy? Which of Harris’s scenes as Dumbledore is your favorite? Let us know in the comments.
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Part of my Christmas haul!! I was really lucky this year but these are my absolute favorite, I nearly cried when I opened them Did you get anything bookish this year?
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Here we go ♂️
Expectations vs reality of Snape
