"Something evil has returned to Hogwarts!"
Director: Chris Columbus
Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Kenneth Branagh, Toby Jones
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets — Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
It is our choices, Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities.
Context
Spoken in Dumbledore's office at the end of the film when Harry questions why the Sorting Hat wanted to put him in Slytherin.
Meaning
The thematic thesis of the movie. It reassures Harry that his similarity to Voldemort (Parseltongue) doesn't make him evil; his decision to be good does.
Dobby is free.
Context
After Harry tricks Lucius Malfoy into giving Dobby a sock (hidden in the diary), freeing the elf from servitude.
Meaning
A powerful moment of liberation from slavery and abuse. It highlights the film's stance against the mistreatment of "lesser" magical beings.
Why is it always you three?
Context
When Harry, Ron, and Hermione are caught after the trio is involved in yet another mysterious incident.
Meaning
A meta-commentary on the plot formula involving the main trio, providing a moment of levity amidst the danger.
Follow the spiders! Why couldn't it be 'follow the butterflies'?
Context
Spoken as they leave Hagrid's hut to head into the Dark Forest to find Aragog.
Meaning
Highlights Ron's fear and reluctance, contrasting with his bravery in actually following through with the terrifying instruction.
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