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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

J.K. Rowling

Harry Potter spends a miserable summer with the Dursleys. On his birthday, a house-elf named Dobby appears, warning him not to return to Hogwarts. Despite Dobby's efforts to keep him away by intercepting letters and causing havoc, Harry is determined to go back. His friend Ron and his brothers rescue him in their flying car and take him to their home, the Burrow, where Harry enjoys a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Later, Harry, the Weasleys, and Hermione head to Diagon Alley for school supplies, where Harry encounters Draco Malfoy and his father, Lucius. Harry accidentally ends up with a mysterious diary that holds more than it seems. Despite various warnings and strange occurrences, Harry is resolute about returning to Hogwarts for another year.

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determined / dɪˈtɜːrmɪnd /adjective

Having made a firm decision and being resolved not to change it

They remain determined to uncover the truth.

resolutesteadfastadamantfirm

desperate / ˈdɛspərət /adjective

feeling, showing, or involving a great need or desire for something

He was in a desperate situation.

urgentcriticaldire

exhilarating / ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ /adjective

causing great excitement and happiness

The journey is exhilarating.

excitingthrillinginvigorating

resolute / ˈrezəluːt /adjective

firm in purpose or belief; unwavering

He is resolute in his decision.

determinedunwaveringsteadfast

enduring / ɪnˈdjʊərɪŋ /verb

to put up with; bear; stand

Harry Potter is enduring the worst summer of his life with the Dursleys.

toleratewithstandsuffer

reassure / ˌriːəˈʃʊr /verb

say or do something to remove the doubts and fears of (someone)

They reassure him of their trust.

comfortencouragesoothe

consisting / kənˈsɪstɪŋ /verb

To be composed or made up of specific parts or elements

The Dursleys, consisting of his Uncle Vernon, Aunt Petunia, and cousin Dudley, treat Harry terribly.

composed ofcomprised ofmade up ofinclude

determination / dɪˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən /noun

The quality of being determined; firmness of purpose; resoluteness

His determination impressed everyone.

resolvededicationperseverance

expel / ɪkˈspel /verb

Officially remove (someone) from a school or organization

The school decided to expel the student after the incident.

dismissexcludeoust

dire / ˈdaɪər /adjective

Extremely serious or urgent

Even though the situation seems dire, Harry's determination does not waver.

criticaldesperateurgent

noticeable / ˈnoʊtɪsəbəl /adjective

easily seen

She has a noticeable limp.

obviousapparentvisible

intercepting / ˌɪntərˈseptɪŋ /verb

to stop something from reaching its intended destination

Dobby admits that he has been intercepting Harry's letters.

blockobstructseize

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