Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Family Quotes

How we cite our quotes: All quotations are from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

Quote #4

RON WEASLEY: It's not much, but it's home.

HARRY POTTER: I think it's brilliant.

This is the first time Harry sees Ron's house. Heck, it's the first time Harry's ever seen any magical household, so we can understand his why he loves it. Ron's house may be a little rundown, but it's clearly filled with people who love and care about each other—something Harry has always been missing at home.

Quote #5

MRS. WEASLEY: Ronald Weasley! How dare you steal that car! I am absolutely disgusted! Your father's now facing an inquiry at work and it's entirely your fault! If you put another toe out of line we'll bring you straight home! And, Ginny, dear, congratulations on making Gryffindor. Your father and I are so proud.

So Ron gets in trouble with his parents for flying the car to Hogwarts. Bummer. But Harry, of course, gets nothing at all from home. This is just another juxtaposition between the two boys. Ron has a family who cares about his safety and welfare. While Harry's family wouldn't get too worked up if they got a letter saying he'd fallen from the flying car somewhere over Surrey.

Quote #6

RON WEASLEY: Those are Nimbus Two Thousand Ones. How did you get those?

MARCUS FLINT: A gift from Draco's father.

DRACO MALFOY: You see, Weasley, unlike some, my father can afford the best.

No, Draco Malfoy doesn't know how to be subtle at all. His family is rich and he will throw it in your face. This is a sore spot for Ron though, who really isn't excited about the fact that his family has to constantly buy second-hand robes and books. They don't even offer to replace his broken wand for goodness sake.