Petrified

Petrified

Definition: So frightened one is unable to move.  Terrified.

Yes, there is a dark force lurking at Hogwarts-- the air of Syltherin--and no one knows who are what is causing students to become petrified, turning to stone. This is due to the Chamber of Secrets, who according to legend, can only be opened by the air of Syltherin.   The latest victim, Hermione Granger.  When something petrifies Harry's best friend, things are getting serious.  

I'm in the thick of the plot and clues are starting to unveil.  One big question rolling around in my brain relates to Harry's belonging.  Does he really belong in the  Gryffindor, or, was he truly meant for Slytherin.  It was the Slytherin house the sorting hat recommended. The hat felt strongly of his connection to the Slytherin house.  Some are saying Harry is the air of Slytherin.  We learned up to this point in the story that he can speak in Snake tongue.  This along with more and more connections are being shared between Harry's wizard abilities and Voldemort's (the "you know who" evil wizard!)  

Is Harry the yen and Voldemort the yang?  This is a strong internal struggle for Harry at this point in the story.  We want to root for Harry and we know he represents good, but why is he so connected to the Slytherin house? Without knowledge of about his family (since they all died when he was born), we just aren't sure . . . .yet.    

And, another question at this point in the story  . . . why isn't anyone considering Voldemort as the one who opened the Chamber of Secrets????  Sometimes I want to give Harry and his friends a few tips on who to consider!  Seriously!  

I am nearly finished with this novel and anticipate much will happen here in the next few chapters.  

Dr. K