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Its time for another meeting of The Harry Potter Reading Club! Download these fun new activities at
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Enchanted Objects

In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry receives this embarrassing valentine from a singing dwarf:
His eyes are as green as a fresh pickled toad,
His hair is as dark as a blackboard.
I wish he was mine, hes really divine,
The hero who conquered the Dark Lord!

If you could enchant an everyday object to give it a special ability or feature, would you? In the space
below, write a short essay identifying the object youd like to enchant, what magical properties you
would bestow upon it, and what might happen as a result!

Who Have I Transformed into?

Secrets to Hide Word Find

Valentines Day!

In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, readers learn that Ron Weasleys dad secretly owns an
enchanted Muggle car that can fly! The car comes in handy when Ron and his brothers use it to rescue
Harry from the Dursleys.

In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry and his friends are constantly trying to uncover the
secrets hidden within Hogwarts. Now its your turn to find things that are hidden: search below to find the
following words:

Character Name List

Harry Potter
Ron Weasley
Hermione Granger
Rubeus Hagrid
Professor Lockhart
Professor McGonagall
Professor Dumbledore
Professor Snape
Dobby the house-elf
Draco Malfoy
Tom Riddle
Argus Filch
Peeves the Poltergeist
Moaning Myrtle
Gregory Goyle
Vincent Crabbe
Nearly Headless Nick
Mrs. Norris
Aragog
Dudley Dursley
Aunt Marge
Colin Creevey
Percy Weasley
The Basilisk

Pince

Imagine that you are sending a valentine and write a song thats just as silly. Use the space below to
brainstorm ideas. Then, use the art supplies to create your valentine. When youre done, if you dare, you
can sing your valentine aloud to the whole group!

AngliA
exPelliArmus
Burrow
Phoenix
FAwkes
ArAgog
DoBBy
elF
DwArF
howler
mAnDrAke
goDric
rowenA
sAlAzAr
BAsilisk

S Q P P O E T T M Y R T L E S

N C A H R G J

N K Q X J U H

T Z R O B S A Q L N V O M U T

M U S E C A Q M A N D R A K E
S S E N D L S V P X A N S J
A K L

O A O

T G

G U O K B A A L Z

B C C W A

R F

N Y T X B Z T H L K N X Y O S

L T N E Y R E Z Q W S M E E A
I

Y G D A P H F F Q H K Z N R

A D U U X D R O Y J U Z B A A

C S E E P A V O W D Z H O E G

R D H J W E A L W L D C X B O

D G K D G J E V X S E C P P G
S N G O D R

C B U R R O W S

PArseltongue
myrtle
Flying to Hogwarts! (Chapter 5, Moment 1) Go to www.pottermore.com
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Take the Polyjuice Potion on Pottermore! (Chapter 12, Moment 2) Go to www.pottermore.com

Experience Valentines Day at Hogwarts! (Chapter 13, Moment 2) Go to www.pottermore.com

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HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are TM
and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Harry Potter Publishing Rights J.K. Rowling. Illustrations by
Mary GrandPr 19982007 Warner Bros. All rights reserved.

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The contents of this page may be photocopied and

distributed for educational purposes, as long as its
free of charge.

SCHOLASTIC and associated logos are trademarks and/or

registered trademarks of Scholastic Inc.
HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are TM
and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Harry Potter Publishing Rights J.K. Rowling. Illustrations by
Mary GrandPr 19982007 Warner Bros. All rights reserved.

REPRODUCIBLE

The contents of this page may be photocopied and

distributed for educational purposes, as long as its
free of charge.

SCHOLASTIC and associated logos are trademarks and/or

registered trademarks of Scholastic Inc.
HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are TM
and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Harry Potter Publishing Rights J.K. Rowling. Illustrations by
Mary GrandPr 19982007 Warner Bros. All rights reserved.

REPRODUCIBLE

The contents of this page may be photocopied and

distributed for educational purposes, as long as its
free of charge.

SCHOLASTIC and associated logos are trademarks and/or

registered trademarks of Scholastic Inc.
HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are TM
and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Harry Potter Publishing Rights J.K. Rowling. Illustrations by
Mary GrandPr 19982007 Warner Bros. All rights reserved.

Activity 1: Enchanted Objects

For this creative writing activity, members will look back to the moment in Harry Potter and the
Chamber of Secrets when Harry escapes from the Dursleys by way of Mr. Weasleys enchanted car.
Ask members to think of a Muggle object they would like to enchant. Then, have them write an essay
about this enchanted object. Have them explain why they chose the object and how they think it might
change their life.
Prepare ahead:
1) Photocopy one worksheet per member.
2) Have pens or pencils on hand.
During the activity:
1) D
 iscuss the topic and allow members time to brainstorm ideas before they begin the creative writing
activity.
2) Afterwards, invite club members to share their essays with the group.

Activity 2: Valentines Day!

In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry receives a very unusual valentine from a singing
dwarf. For this craft activity, club members will get to test their songwriting skills and create their own
one-of-a-kind valentines!
Prepare ahead:
1) Photocopy one worksheet per member.
2) Gather valentine-making supplies, such as red, white, and pink construction paper, glue, colored markers,
and scissors.

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HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are TM
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During the activity:

1) Read the introduction on the worksheet aloud to the group and discuss the activity.
2) Set out enough supplies for each member.
3) Invite each member to read or sing their valentines aloud.

Activity 3: Secrets to Hide Word Find

Secret words are concealed throughout this puzzle. Test club members ability to uncover them all!
Prepare ahead:
1) P
 hotocopy one worksheet per member.
2) Have pens or pencils on hand.
During the activity:
1) H
 ave club members work individually to solve the puzzle.
2) If members need help, use the provided answer key.
Answer Key

S Q P P O E T T M Y R T L E S

N C A H R G J

N K Q X J U H

T F R O B S A Q L N V O M U T

M A S E C A Q M A N D R A K E
S W E N D L S V P X A N S J
A K L

O A O

T G

R F

G S O K B A A L Z

B C C W A

N E T X B Z T H L K N X Y O S

L T N E Y R E Z Q W S M E E A
I

Y G D A P H F F Q H K Z N R

A D U U X D R O Y J U Z B A A

C S E E P A V O W D Z H O E G

R D H J W E A L W L D C X B O

D G K D G J E V X S E C P P G
S N G O D R

C B U R R O W S

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SCHOLASTIC and associated logos are trademarks and/or

registered trademarks of Scholastic Inc.
HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are TM
and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Harry Potter Publishing Rights J.K. Rowling. Illustrations by
Mary GrandPr 19982007 Warner Bros. All rights reserved.

Activity 4: Who Have I Transformed into?

In Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Harry, Ron, and Hermione are convinced that Draco Malfoy
is the Heir of Slytherin. To hear him admit this, they drink Polyjuice Potion and pose as Malfoys friends,
Crabbe and Goyle.
For this activity, club members will imagine that after taking a sip of Polyjuice Potion, theyve been
transformed into a character from Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets!
To find out which character they are supposed to be, club members will have to ask the group a series of
yes or no questions.
Prepare ahead:
1) Print out one copy of the Who Have I Transformed into? worksheet and cut out the nametags.
2) Photocopy the Who Have I Transformed into? list of character names for club members to reference.
3) Have tape available.
During the activity:
1) Discuss the activity and rules, making sure that everyone understands how to play.
2) Have club members sit in a circle.
3) Use tape to attach a nametag to each club members forehead, making sure that no one sees his or her own
nametag.
4) Be prepared to offer hints as needed.
Rules:
1) Randomly decide who goes first.
2) Each player will ask the group up to twenty yes or no questions (i.e., Am I a professor? or Do I wear
glasses?) to help them guess the name on their nametag.
3) Allow each player to finish his or her turn before moving on to the next club member.

FEBRUARY BONUS TRIVIA QUESTION:

What did Professor Lockhart bring into his first class?
Answer: Cornish pixies

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like to engage on an even deeper level, be sure to check out the Discussion Guide for that book. Youll
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Yours sincerely,
The Harry Potter Reading Club

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SCHOLASTIC and associated logos are trademarks and/or

registered trademarks of Scholastic Inc.
HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are TM
and Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Harry Potter Publishing Rights J.K. Rowling. Illustrations by
Mary GrandPr 19982007 Warner Bros. All rights reserved.