"Something evil has returned to Hogwarts!"
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.
— Albus Dumbledore
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.
— Dobby
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?
— Professor McGonagall
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'?
— Ron Weasley
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.