Bring on the tough stuff. There’s not just one right answer.
- What did Harry learn about himself in this movie? How was that different from the journey he took in the first movie? How does that fit into his larger character arc in the entire film series?
- Did you think the movie handled the issue of prejudice and bigotry well? How does this problem in the wizarding world mirror issues in our own world?
- What do you think of Hogwarts as a school? Is it a place you would want to attend? Or does it seem way too dangerous? (Hint: up until this year, there was a basilisk living in the basement.)
- How is the friendship of Ron and Hermione vital to Harry?
- How would this movie be different if it were told from a different point of view? From Hermione's point of view? From Draco's point of view? From Dumbledore's point of view?
- Did you notice differences between the book and the movie? Do you think these changes made the movie less enjoyable or more enjoyable? Why?
- One of the themes in this movie is lying. How would the film be different if characters told the truth more often? What if Harry had told Dumbledore what he knew about the Chamber of Secrets when asked? What if Ginny had reached out for help when she started to get overwhelmed by the power of Tom Riddle's diary?
- Why do you think Chris Columbus decided not to direct another Harry Potter movie after Chamber of Secrets?
- Do you think earlier Harry Potter movies had to stay closer to the books in order to appease the fandom? Is that evident in this movie in ways that it's not in later movies in this franchise?