7 Plot Holes in the Chamber of Secrets (Book) - Harry Potter Explained

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🗓️ 1 December 2022

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Welcome to Harry Potter Theory. Today we're discussing plot holes- big AND small- from the Chamber of Secrets book.

The 2nd book from the Harry Potter series is filled with fun little inconsistencies that fill its pages.

From the strange fate of the Basilisk, to the bizarre behavior of the Professors, the Chamber of Secrets has no shortage of potential plot holes that we can chat about in the comments below.

So, today, we're going to dive headfirst into that old book, and take a look at some of my favorite plot holes, big and small, that I've often thought about over the years.

Let's get in to it!

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0:00.0	The following podcast contains audio extracted from videos on the Harry Potter Theory YouTube
0:05.5	channel.
0:10.0	Hey everyone, welcome to another installment of Harry Potter Theory.
0:17.0	Today we're going to be discussing plot holes, big and small, from the Chamber of
0:22.3	Secrets book. The second book from the Harry Potter series is filled with fun little
0:27.3	inconsistencies that fill its pages. From the strange fate of the basilisk to the bizarre
0:33.0	behaviour of the professors, the Chamber of Secrets has no shortage of potential plot holes
0:38.3	that we can chat about in the comments below.
0:40.9	So today, we're going to dive head first into that old book and take a look at some of my
0:45.7	favorite plot holes, big and small, that have often thought about over the years.
0:51.1	Why didn't they clean up the Chamber of Secrets?
0:54.0	The Basilisk is one of the most dangerous creatures in the entire wizarding world.
0:58.5	When compared to other beasts like acrimantulas and giants, the basilisk was actually
1:04.0	far worse.
1:05.5	To show you just how dangerous they are, an average wizard would have a better chance
1:09.4	surviving a fight with a Hungarian
1:11.2	horn tail than the serpent that Herpo the Fowl first created.
1:16.2	And it makes sense if you think about it.
1:18.6	Just one glance from a basilisk was enough to stop your heart.
1:22.1	That meant you had to fight with your eyes closed.
1:24.7	How many creatures would be able to trade blows with the basilisk if they were
1:28.0	robbed of their sight? And the giant serpent's fangs excreted the most vile, poisonous venom
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