CHAPTER DISCUSSION Chamber of Secrets Ch. 3, The Burrow

[WendyH]

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2. Why do you think Vernon tried to prevent Harry's escape? If he feels
Harry is such a burden and freak, why not let him go?

I think Vernon has a great distaste for the Wizarding World.  He knows
it exists, yet is in denial about it.    If he can keep Harry from
leaving, he can continue to deny the world that Harry lives in.  To let
Harry go would be accepting that the world exists.


I also agree with the poster who said Petunia promised to take care of
Harry.  Perhaps Vernon sees the Wizards as extremely dangerous, so he
trys to protect Harry from them.


3. What did you think of the Weasley rescue and the flying car?

  It's a typical teenage thing to do.  They had a car and Harry needed
rescuing.  Those combined for the perfect teenage misbehavior - pushing
the limits with good reason.

4. Fred and George know how to pick locks by Muggle means. Did you think
anything of the fact that they could do this, or did you think it could
possibly come up later?

I thought they were boardering on deliquents.


5. What did you think of the Weasley home and the family dynamic?

It is a home filled with love.   The family argues and misbehaves, but
they know they are always loved.

6. What did you think of Molly's alternating behavior, yelling at her
sons,
then being sweet and loving to Harry?

Molly has complete control of her emotions.  She knows what she needs to
do to make her displeasure known to her kids, yet can let that go, in an
instant, to welcome Harry.

7. What did you think of the de-gnoming process: funny, cruel, gross,
anything
beyond just a humorous scene?

Funny - one of my favorite scenes in the story!

8. We learn about Mr. Weasley's job and his obsession with all things
Muggle
in this chapter. What were your feelings about his fondness for muggle
things, and the fact that he enchanted a car via a loophole in Wizarding
law?

Mr. Weasley accepts people who are different and he can appreciate their
qualities.  He doesn't look down on Muggles or feel threatened by them
because they are different.  In fact, he embraces their differences and
admires how they think to accomplish whatever needs to be done.

The car - Mr. Weasley is just as creative as Fred and George.  He's
learned to control it a little better and used the loophole to express
his creativity.

9. From this chapter on, the burrow becomes one of Harry's favorite
places,
and the Weasleys become his favorite family. What do you think draws
Harry
so much to this quirky home and family?


The Weasleys are a family, with all the crazy things families have in
them, but their home is warm and their basic needs are met.  They also
have great capacity for forgiveness and love.

WendyH