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Harry Potter and the chamber of secrets-Critical Appreciation
arry Potter
Harry Potter is the twelve-year-old protagonist and hero. He is famous within the wizard community for having warded off a curse from Voldemort, the most powerful dark wizard. Although this event occurred when Harry was only an infant, Harry managed to reverse the curse and take away Voldemort's power. Hary was left with a small lightening-shaped scar as a remnant of the encounter. Because Harry lived through a curse that no other wizard could survive, he is celebrated internationally. Harry does not remember these events, and because was orphaned by Voldemort's attack, he lives with his aunt, uncle, and cousin. These relatives do not tolerate any mention of magic in the house.

Because Harry was famous before he even knew he was a wizard, much of his personality is shaped by his desire to live up to his fame. He steers clear of special treatment, flattery, and praise. He strives to live a normal wizard's life, and to a great extent he does. He has close friendships, enemies, dilemmas, and triumphs just like any other twelve-year-old boy. But Harry is distinct because of his courage and loyalty. Although Harry risks his life to fight the forces endangering Hogwarts, he always succeeds through a mix of skill and help from his friends. Dumbledore sends Harry aid in the form of Fawkes and the Sorting Hat, enabling Harry to defeat the monster within the chamber. Yet Harry's courage leads him to confront the monster in the first place. And his alert instincts lead him to stab the fang into the diary, disposing of Tom Riddle, or to give a sock to Lucius Malfoy, thus freeing Dobby. Harry is not a typical or mythological hero, but he lives up to his fame by bravely entering situations with the inborn faith that he will get through any situation alive.
Ron Weasley
Ron possesses the confidence of being a child deeply loved. Unlike Harry, he has no financial means. His father is a highly ranked member of the Ministry of Magic and his family is backed by

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