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Gilderoy Lockhart is the sixth chapter of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

Events[]

Ron is sent a Howler for taking the flying car to school. In Herbology, Professor Sprout teaches the second-years about Mandrakes and Harry talks to Justin Finch-Fletchley for the first time. Ron's broken wand fails in Transfiguration even though he put it back together using Spellotape.

At lunch, Harry is introduced to Colin Creevey who is fascinated by Harry and asks for a signed photo. Draco finds it very funny but Professor Lockhart "saves" Harry by agreeing to take a photo together because it was too arrogant of Harry to think he has that achieved that level of celebrity status.

The second-years have their first Defence Against the Dark Arts lesson with Professor Lockhart. He proves to be completely incompetent. He begins by giving an examination about himself and then unleashes Cornish pixies in the classroom who cause absolute havoc. Unable to sort it out by himself, Professor Lockhart runs away and Hermione has to fix it. Hermione defends Lockhart but Ron is doubting Lockhart's abilities.

Characters[]

Notable appearances Notable mentions
Harry Potter
Petunia Dursley
Ronald Weasley
Minerva McGonagall
Hermione Granger
Neville Longbottom
Gilderoy Lockhart
Pomona Sprout
Justin Finch-Fletchley
Colin Creevey
Draco Malfoy

Chapter guide[]

Chapters in Harry Potter books
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
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Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Companion novels
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Epilogue

Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them

Quidditch Through the Ages

The Tales of Beedle the Bard