Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets worksheet

Not for the first time, an argument had broken out over breakfast at number four, Privet Drive. Mr Vernon Dursley had been woken in the early hours of the morning by a loud, hooting noise from his nephew Harrys room. Who or what do you think has made the strange noise? What do you know about the family, living in Privet Drive number four? a. they have a loving relationship b. they often argue, especially at breakfast c. this is the first time they have argued Third time this week! he roared across the table. If you cant control that owl, itll have to go! Harry tried, yet again, to explain. Shes bored, he said. Shes used to flying around outside. If I could just let her out at night Explain the phrase: Shes used to flying around outside.

.. Do I look stupid? snarled Uncle Vernon, a bit of fried egg dangling from his bushy moustache. I know whatll happen if that owls let out. He exchanged dark looks with this wife, Petunia. Harry tried to argue back but his words were drowned by a long, loud belch from the Dursleys son, Dudley. I want more bacon. Theres more in the frying pan, sweetums, said Aunt Petunia, turning misty eyes on her massive son. We must feed you up while weve got the chance I dont like the sound of that school food Nonsense, Petunia, I never went hungry when I was at Smeltings, said Uncle Vernon heartily. Dudley gets enough, dont you, son? Dudley, who was so large his bottom drooped over either side of the kitchen chair, grinned and turned to Harry. Pass the frying pan. Youve forgotten the magic word, said Harry irritably.

The effect of this simple sentence on the rest of the family was incredible: Dudley gasped and fell off his chair with a crash that shook the whole kitchen; Mrs Dursley gave a small scream and clapped her hands to her mouth; Mr Dursley jumped to his feet, veins throbbing in his temples. I meant please! said Harry quickly. I . Why were the Dursleys so scared when Harry said Youve forgotten the magic word.? Draw a picture of Dudley sitting on a chair.

Try to guess the meaning of the words printed in bold from the context. Then check in a dictionary. Try to complete the last sentence (its underlined). I . Have you read the book or seen the film? What did you like more? Why?

Shortened according to J. K. Rowling: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Bloomsbury, 1998. Pictures from:

http://moviesdrop.com/total-harry-potter-film-series/ (film) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Potter_and_the_Chamber_of_Secrets (book) http://www.writeawriting.com/writers/jk-rowling-biography-timeline/ (J. K. Rowling) http://josiemakes.wordpress.com/2012/07/11/josie-makes-a-harry-potter-cross-stitch/ (logo)