Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

In Harry's second year at Hogwarts, Voldemort attempts to reincarnate himself through the memories he stored within a diary. Also in this book, Harry realises his ability to speak parseltounge, the rare language of snakes that is often equated with the Dark Arts. The novel delves into the history of Hogwarts and a legend revolving around the "Chamber of Secrets", the underground lair of an ancient evil.