Originally read: 2001(I think) 
 Re-read-Most recent Sept 2016 
 Like all Harry Potter Books, I have read this several times. The first time was nearly 15 years ago. 
 I like how we get a further look into other characters better. Hagrid, Dumbledore and Draco especially. Plus we get to meet the villainous Lucius Malfoy (Draco's father) and Ron's little sister Ginny (I have mixed thoughts on her in this book). Not to mention the house-elf Dobby, who is one interesting character and very unique. The the supremely annoying Gilderoy Lockhart (ugh, I despise him!). 
 Something is attacking Harry's classmates and he is determined to figure out what and who is causing harm to the school. Harry's youth is obvious in this book. He seems to be a bit more foolish than even the first book. Gryffindor courage, eh? I think I noticed this more in the latest re-read than past times. The small oopses these kids make. Yet it is also what endears the book to me. The imperfection. 
 We get more of a view of Diagon Alley, plus it's less savory companion, Knockturn Alley. I don't think I can ever learn enough about these places. So many interesting things and places! 
 We get flying cars, giant spiders, an enchanted diary and pesky pixies, plus so much more in this second installment to the Harry Potter world