Public Issues (Demma Book 2)

The Oprah Winfrey Show

Dateline: November 8th, 2002

Announcer: These kids are the biggest fans.

Oprah: It's a Harry Potter and Hermione Granger Party! I was gonna watch it by myself, and I thought, you know it'd be a lot better to watch it with friends.

(Oprah walking into her spot)

Oprah: Well, the wait is over for the millions who've been enchanted by the young wizards Harry Potter and Hermione Granger; on November 15th, the second best-selling book, Harry Potter and Hermione Granger: The Chamber of Secrets, comes to life on screen. Well, last year, the first film, The Sorcerer's Stone, shattered box-office and became only the second highest-grossing film of all time. So today, we'll give you a sneak peek at what makes the new Harry Potter and Hermione Granger movie a must-see. Well, here at Harpo, we have our own theatre so we can screen films before we talk about them, so we know what we're talking about on the show. So, I thought it would be fun to have a Harry Potter and Hermione Granger party and watch the new movie with some big fans. Well, the little party turned into Harry and Hermione pandemonium. So, take a look at this.

(Before the show with Oprah Narrating: 25 young fans were so excited when they showed up for our special screening. I can hear their screams all the way from my office. Even before the movie started, we had a lot of fun planned for the fans. And, just like Harry Potter and Hermione Granger, they had Chocolate Frogs to eat, Pumpkin Juice to drink, and Bertie Botts Every Flavour Beans. And I joined the fun.)

(dissolve to Oprah in the main lobby)

Oprah: Well, we held on to our seats, and we ate a ton. Later, you'll hear what these young movie critics had to say. According to my young moviegoers, Harry Potter and Hermione Granger: The Chamber of Secrets has more action, it has more thrills, and it's a lot scarier, let me tell you. Take a look.

(Dissolve to Clip with Oprah Narrating: The new movie, Harry Potter and Hermione Granger: The Chamber of Secrets, it's year two at Hogwarts! And Harry and Hermione are looking forward to going back, but they're being warned not to go. Despite the warning, Harry and Hermione return to Hogwarts after being rescued from their evil aunt and uncle's house. At school, things are strained; old rivalries are more vital than ever. Even the school's favourite sport seems more dangerous. When finding things start to happen, it becomes clear that a dark force is terrorizing the school. In a race to save the school, Harry and Hermione risked their lives, trying to uncover the mysterious force hidden in the Chamber.)

(dissolve to Oprah in the main lobby)

Oprah: All the children in this audience have seen the movie, and what did you think?

(people cheering in excitement)

Oprah: Okay, okay, you thought it was, it was great? Yeah, because I was sitting near you, so I could tell. You thought it was great. Zack, did you see the movie? I know Zack, Zack's a good friend of mine, and I haven't seen you since your teeth were gone. You look fabulous! You look so good, what did you think?

Zack: I liked it

Oprah: You did like it? Thumbs up? Okay, thanks. Okay, Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson beat out thousands to play the coveted role of Harry Potter and Hermione Granger. Can you believe their lives? After winning over audiences in the first movie, both return in The Chamber of Secrets. Once again, Harry and Hermione are squaring off their archenemies; here we go.

(Clip: The four of them raised their wand to their faces and began to glare at each other.

"Scared, Potter and Granger?" muttered Malfoy and Bulstrode so that Lockhart couldn't hear them.