Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Movie Mistakes

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.

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