While the first Harry Potter movie was popular, the second one was even more popular. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was darker than the first movie. It also featured new characters that fans both loved and hated. Fans also got their first glimpse at the infamous Tom Marvolo Riddle. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets was also the last film in the series to feature the wonderful Richard Harris as Albus Dumbledore. While this Harry Potter movie may have been more popular than the first, it too was not without flaws.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Movie Mistakes: Fang Gets in the Car Twice
In the scene of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets where Harry and Ron are running from the giant spiders, we see Fang jump in the car. But, a few seconds later, Fang jumps in the car a second time. You got to love movie mistakes like this.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Movie Mistakes: Driver Clearly Visible
After the Whomping Willow has finally let go of the Ford Anglia, the car speeds off with Harry Potter and Ron Weasley chasing after it. But, if you look closely, you can see the hand and silhouette of a driver. This is obviously a mistake since the car is perfectly capable of driving itself.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Movie Mistakes: Strings Galore
During numerous scenes of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, strings can be seen attached to various things. For example, the string that holds the cupcakes in midair casts a shadow on Goyle’s face right before he pulls it down to eat it.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Movie Mistakes: Where’s the Dent
Another mistake in the Whomping Willow scene is the fact that the tree left a dent in the top of the Ford Anglia. But, when the car drives away, the dent has mysteriously disappeared. A fun fact about this movie, which also explains these mistakes, is that 14 Ford Anglias were destroyed during the filming of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Movie Mistakes: Blue Jeans in Hogwarts
During one of my favorite scenes of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, you can actually see a film crew member. How do we know he is a film crew member? It may be the fact that he’s wearing blue jeans. This mistake happens during the scene where Snape and Lockhart are teaching the students about dueling.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Movie Mistakes: Missing Holes
Yes, another Whomping Willow mistake. The Whomping Willow also put a hole through the rear window of the Ford Anglia. But, when it drives away, the hole has mysteriously vanished, just like the dent.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Movie Mistakes: Different Trains?
Though the reason behind this movie mistake is unclear, the front of the Hogwarts Express changes throughout the movie. When the train is coming up on Ron and Harry, while they’re in the car, the front of the train looks different than the train in the rest of the shots.
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Movie Mistakes: Waiting for the Cue
A rather funny mistake found in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets is found in the scene where Ron and Harry go to tell Professor Lockhart about the Chamber of Secrets. When they enter his office, you can see him in a mirror, standing off stage, waiting for his cue.
