History Heartwarming / HarryPotterAndTheChamberOfSecrets

** During the celebration, we get a shot of Hermione who waves at the camera as a [[ThankingTheViewer thank you for watching]].

* Harry's interactions with Ginny, especially with the knowledge that they end up together in the end. Despite being a bit embarrassed by her crush on him, Harry always treats her with kindness and sticks up for her like he does the other Weasleys. Even before he fell in love, even before they were friends, even when she's just "Ron's sister" to him, Harry's been on her side since day one.

* It's a small one, but the scene where Hagrid comforts Hermione after Draco Malfoy calls her a [[FantasticSlurs mudblood]]. [[note]] Note that this is a big improvement over the same scene in the book, where Hermione had never heard the term "mudblood" before that day.[[/note]]

** Even Ron, who in this scene is vomiting up slugs, has enough willpower to call the term disgusting.

** Completed with a big hug afterward. Professor Dumbledore is the first to applaud, but Professor [=McGonagall=] is only two seconds behind the former to clap Hagrid's return; Madam Pomfrey is [[GenkiGirl beaming with joy]]; Professor Sprout — the take-no-shit-when-her-school-is-in-danger teacher of ''Deathly Hallows'' — is [[TearsOfJoy crying with joy]]! Cue the massive standing ovation from ''the entirety of Hogwarts'' as the music swells. [[note]]Except Draco and his gang of friends, naturally. But the rest of Slytherin House was standing and cheering; hell, ''Snape'' was on his feet! Even ''Crabbe'' [[PetTheDog starts to stand up]], before [[SugarWiki/FunnyMoments Draco yanks him back down]].[[/note]] By the time you finish this scene, you might need some tissues or hug the person who's watching with you.
** Could also be a tear-jerker: when everyone is cheering for Hagrid, there is a close up on Hermione who you could see is crying tears of joy at the sight of Hagrid getting the applause he deserves. This is even more heartwarming when you realize that Hagrid was the one who helped Hermione get over Draco calling her a "mudblood" and she is overwhelmed with the fact that everyone realizes he is a good person.

* After it's revealed that Harry is a parseltongue, Ron and Hermione drag him away to have a serious chat. While they're worried about what other people will think about it, they are not worried for a moment that Harry might actually be the Heir Of Slytherin and dangerous. The idea that they might not stand by their friend? Doesn't come up at all.

* When Dumbledore finally learns that Harry has been {{Wangst}}ing that he was only fit to be in the house of Slytherin, the so-called "house of villains." That moment, when Dumbledore proves to Harry that [[YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre he is better than he gives himself credit for]], is a truly magical one.

* This was a small one, but when Harry and Ron are about to sneak away from class, they run into [=McGonagall=]. Harry tells her they were going to see Hermione, who is still petrified, and [=McGonagall=] lets them go. [=McGonagall=], one of the sternest, strictest, no-nonsense teachers at Hogwarts, tears up and lets them go see their friend. [[spoiler:And in the end, it is this visit that helps them solve the enigma.]]
* Harry telling the man who murdered his parents and is about to murder him and his best friend's sister that Dumbledore is a better wizard than Voldemort. That is demonstrating courage worthy of Gryffindor House.

* A very brief moment, but Percy gives some simple, sincere advice to Harry when the latter is choosing his course list for third year; no condescension and almost no bluster. Granted, Harry doesn't consider it helpful, but points for trying.
* At the end of the novel, Ginny of course blames herself, despite the fact that this is in no way her fault. And Dumbledore tells her as much, getting her some hot chocolate and assuring her that she's not the first (or, sadly, the last) to be conned by Lord Voldemort, and that no punishment will come to her.
** Chocolate is the cure for a Dementor attack, ie having something feed on your soul... which is exactly what Riddle did to Ginny. That mug of hot chocolate probably did more than just reassure her.
* When Harry gets called to talk to Dumbledore after the attack on Justin and Nick, he worries he's going to be accused. Apparently Hagrid had the same worry, because he immediately bursts in swearing up and down that he was with Harry only minutes before the attack, and he'd swear in front of the Ministry itself if he had to. Granted, that's not at all what Dumbledore wanted, but it's still sweet.

* Dobby and Harry's relationship. Dobby ''can't'' turn against his master, and will have to punish himself for everything he'll do to help Harry, even if they don't know about it, and will do it himself. He still does it, going as far as going the closest he can to reveal who the culprit is ''the very first time he meets Harry''. Without Dobby, Harry would have started reacting too late, Voldemort would likely have been resurrected that year, and the basilisk would still have been alive and at his orders; what stopped him was the humblest of creatures ready to face all the pain he'd have to endure to help a little child. And then, there's how Harry repays him. Not only Harry's very survival helped Dobby (house elves' lives are horrible, but Dobby reveals they were much, ''much'' worse under Voldemort), but he also treats Dobby like a person. Keep him mind, not only he doesn't know him, he doesn't even know what house elves are, and still he treats him as his equal from the very first time they met. That's what earns Dobby's UndyingLoyalty that will last through the whole series. Not too mention that, despite everything Dobby put him through and made him endure, Harry still took the first chance he saw to grant him freedom.
* While also a tearjerker, the fact that [[spoiler:Colin had tried to sneak into the hospital wing to bring Harry some grapes]].
* At Flourish and Blotts, Harry is recognised by Lockhart and dragged to the front for a photo-ops. Harry hates this and immediately gives all the free stuff he's given (a complete collection of the Lockhart books needed for his class) to Ginny and resolving to buy his own as he can afford them and the Weasleys can't.
** Ginny also sticks up for Harry against Malfoy, the first thing she manages to say in front of him.
* A small one, but a mix of Heartwarming, Funny, and Awesome in a really dark point of the books: [[spoiler:after Dumbledore has been removed by the school governors and Malfoy makes a crude comment about hoping the next Muggleborn to be attacked dies, callously calling it "a pity it wasn't Granger", Ron snaps and tries to lunge at him. Only Harry and Dean Thomas intervening and the end of class stop him from getting to Malfoy and getting into trouble with Snape for it, because it's pretty clear he's prepared to pummel Malfoy to a pulp for such an offensive remark about [[BelligerentSexualTension Hermione]].]]

* Harry's interactions with Ginny, especially with the knowledge that they end up together in the end. Despite being a bit embarrassed by her crush on him, Harry always treats her with kindness and sticks up for her like he does the other Weasleys. Even before he fell in love, even before they were friends, even when she's just "Ron's sister" to him, Harry's been on her side since day one.
* When Malfoy calls Hermione a Mudblood for the first time, the reactions of all the Gryffindors present (sans Harry and Hermione, who don't know what it means). Fred and George have to be held back from throttling Malfoy on the spot, Alicia screams, "''How dare you?!''", and Ron tries to hex him. FantasticRacism won't fly here, Ferret Boy!
* Several moments from the impromptu feast at the end, including Hermione waking up and being overjoyed that Harry and Ron solved the case, Justin running over to Harry and apologizing endlessly for suspecting him, and Hagrid returning from Azkaban.

* While the exact circumstances aren't clear, Sir Nicholas is implied to have tried to shield Justin Finch-Fletchley, who isn't even from Sir Nicholas' house, mind, from the Basilisk. While both of them still end up petrified, he at least ensured that Justin wasn't killed by the Basilisk's attack.
* Ernie Macmillan is one of the most outspoken of the students who believe that Harry is behind the attacks on Muggle-borns. However, he changes his opinion entirely when Hermione Granger is attacked, acknowledges that he was wrong, and sincerely apologises to Harry for it.
* You have to admit, it's rather sweet that Lockhart gave Hermione a Get-Well card.
* Justin Finch-Fletchley is a very friendly guy, indicated by the fact that he introduces himself not just to Harry, but Ron and Hermione, too, and seems genuinely just as glad to meet them — he specifically mentions Hermione's excellent grades and the fact that it was Ron's flying car that crashed into the Whomping Willow (which, bear in mind, nearly all the students think is ''awesome'').
* Mr Weasley's car saving Harry and Ron, especially since the last time they saw it, it seemed pretty hacked off with them after they crashed it into the Whomping Willow.

* At the final feast of ''The Chamber of Secrets'', Hermione races the length of the hall to hug Harry and has an awkward reunion with Ron. Then, Dumbledore makes his speech — but, what's this? A door opening! Who dares to interrupt the great and Powerful Dumble— Oh, It's Hagrid! Carry on! Cue the biggest load of tears (up to this point!) that anyone will ever give, as the first thing Hagrid does is walk up to where Harry and Ron sit, thanking them for helping prove his innocence. Harry then stands up and looks at Hagrid with a smile.
-->'''Harry:''' "There's no Hogwarts without you, Hagrid."
** Doubly touching when you remember that to Harry, Hogwarts is the first true home he's ever had. And without Hagrid, it couldn't possibly be the same...
** Completed with a big hug afterward. Professor Dumbledore is the first to applaud, but Professor [=McGonagall=] is only two seconds behind the former to clap Hagrid's return; Madam Pomfrey is [[GenkiGirl beaming with joy]]; Professor Sprout — the take-no-shit-when-her-school-is-in-danger teacher of ''Deathly Hallows'' — is [[TearsOfJoy crying with joy]]! Cue the massive standing ovation from ''the entirety of Hogwarts'' as the music swells. [[note]]Except Draco and his gang of friends, naturally. But the rest of Slytherin House was standing and cheering; hell, ''Snape'' was on his feet! Even ''Crabbe'' starts to stand up, before [[SugarWiki/FunnyMoments Draco yanks him back down]].[[/note]] By the time you finish this scene, you might need some tissues or hug the person who's watching with you.
** Could also be a tear-jerker: when everyone is cheering for Hagrid, there is a close up on Hermione who you could see is crying tears of joy at the sight of Hagrid getting the applause he deserves. This is even more heartwarming when you realize that Hagrid was the one who helped Hermione get over Draco calling her a "mudblood" and she is overwhelmed with the fact that everyone realizes he is a good person.
** During the celebration, we get a shot of Hermione who waves at the camera as a [[ThankingTheViewer thank you for watching]].
** Hagrid himself wipes away a tear, it's kinda adorable.

** At the end Filch can be seen standing in the Great Hall during the feast, ignoring the usual clamor to cuddle his cat.
* There is at least one scene that the movie does better than the book: In the book, Harry kills the Basilisk, is poisoned, and is then saved by Fawkes. Voldemort comments on Phoenix's healing powers before Harry destroys the diary. In the movie, Harry destroys Voldemort before Fawkes heals him; Ginny wakes up to see him still wounded. He ignores the fact that he's dying, and tries only to calm her down and get her out of the chamber safely. Because that is the kind of person Harry is.
* In ''The Chamber of Secrets'', Dumbledore told Harry, who had been doubting that he truly belonged in Gryffindor, to look at the sword he had taken from the Sorting Hat. Engraved upon it was the name Godric Gryffindor.
-->'''Dumbledore:''' "Only a true Gryffindor could have pulled that out of the hat, Harry."
** And, when Harry admits he worried that the Hat should have put him in Slytherin:
---> "It is not our abilities that define us, Harry. It is our ''choices.''"

* Harry tricking Lucius Malfoy into freeing Dobby, and Dobby's reaction to his freedom:
--->'''Dobby''': Master has given Dobby a sock... Master has presented Dobby with clothes! Dobby is ''free''!
** In the movie, there's the added scene of Lucius trying then to cast a spell on Harry (the killing curse, no less). Dobby, who so far had been completely afraid of him, immediately turns against his former master, sending him flying away, and makes very clear that you ''don't'' mess with Dobby's friends. Doubles as a SugarWiki/MomentOfAwesome.
--->'''Dobby''': You shall '''not''' harm Harry Potter!

* Ron's line: "Where's Hermione when you need her?" when he and Harry are about to be eaten by spiders. Just goes to show how much he values her skill.

** Could also be a tear-jerker: when everyone is clapping for Hagrid, there is a close up on Hermione who you could see is crying tears of joy at the sight of Hagrid getting the applause he deserves. This is even more heartwarming when you realize that Hagrid was the one who helped Hermione get over Draco calling her a "mudblood" and she is overwhelmed with the fact that everyone realizes he is a good person.
** During the standing ovation, we get a shot of Hermione who waves at the camera as a [[ThankingTheViewer thanks for watching]]! How sweet.

** Completed with a big hug afterward. Professor Dumbledore is the first to applaud, but Professor [=McGonagalll=] is only two seconds behind the former to clap Hagrid's return; Madam Pomfrey is [[GenkiGirl beaming with joy]]; Professor Sprout — the take-no-shit-when-her-school-is-in-danger teacher of ''Deathly Hallows'' — is [[TearsOfJoy crying with joy]]! Cue the massive standing ovation from ''the entirety of Hogwarts'' as the music swells. [[note]]Except Draco and his gang of friends, naturally. But the rest of Slytherin House was standing and cheering; hell, ''Snape'' was on his feet! Even ''Crabbe'' starts to stand up, before [[SugarWiki/FunnyMoments Draco yanks him back down]].[[/note]] By the time you finish this scene, you might need some tissues or hug the person who's watching with you.

* Ron, Fred and George showing up to rescue Harry from Privet Drive and bring him, home. If that's not real friendship then I don't know what is.
** When Ron, Fred and George bring Harry to the Burrow for the first time, while Molly is furious with her boys for sneaking out and taking the car to get him, she immediately welcomes Harry into her home and offers him breakfast.
** Not to mention, she mentions that she and Arthur were seriously considering ''going to get Harry [[PapaWolf them]][[MamaBear selves]].'' If anything Ron and the twins just ripped the bandage off.

* This was a small one, but when Harry and Ron are about to sneak away from class they run into [=McGonagall=]. Harry tells her they were going to see Hermione, who is still petrified, and [=McGonagall=] lets them go. [=McGonagall=], one of the sternest, strictest, no-nonsense teachers at Hogwarts, tears up and lets them go see their friend. [[spoiler:And in the end it is this visit that helps them solve the enigma.]]

* While it's mostly funny, Fred and George doing their "Heir of Slytherin" routine when people think Harry's the Heir of Slytherin. Especially since it actually cheers Harry up a little bit, since he knows Fred and George are being sarcastic and are among the group who DON'T think he's the heir.

** Chocolate is the cure for a Dementor attack, ie having something feed on your soul... which is exactly what Riddle did to Ginny. That mug of hot chocolate probably did more that just reassure her.

* Dobby and Harry's relationship. Dobby ''can't'' turn against his master, and will have to punish himself for everything he'll do to help Harry, even if they don't know about it, and will do it himself. He still does it, going as far as going the closest he can to reveal who the culprit is ''the very first time he meets Harry''. Without Dobby, Harry would have started reacting too late, Voldemort would likely have been resurrected that year, and the basilisk would still have been alive and at his orders, what stopped him was the humblest of creatures ready to face all the pain he'd have to endure to help a little child. And then, there's how Harry repays him. Not only Harry's very survival helped Dobby (house elves' lives are horrible, but Dobby reveals they were much, ''much'' worse under Voldemort), but he also treats Dobby like a person. Keep him mind, not only he doesn't know him, he doesn't even know what house elves are, and still he treats him as his equal from the very first time they met. That's what earns Dobby's UndyingLoyalty that will last through the whole series. Not too mention that, despite everything Dobby put him through and made him endure, Harry still took the first chance he saw to grant him freedom.
* While also a tearjerker, the fact that [[spoiler: Colin had tried to sneak into the hospital wing to bring Harry some grapes]].

* A small one, but a mix of Heartwarming, Funny and Awesome in a really dark point of the books: [[spoiler: after Dumbledore has been removed by the school governors and Malfoy makes a crude comment about hoping the next Muggleborn attacked dies, callously calling it "a pity it wasn't Granger", Ron snaps and tries to lunge it at him. Only Harry and Dean Thomas intervening and the end of class stop him from getting to Malfoy and getting into trouble with Snape for it, because it's pretty clear he's prepared to pummel Malfoy to a pulp for such an offensive remark about [[BelligerentSexualTension Hermione]].]]
-->'''Ron''': ''[[spoiler: (as Harry and Dean drag him away)'' Let me at him...I don't care, I don't need my wand...I'm gonna kill him with my bare hands!]]

* When Malfoy calls Hermione a Mudblood for the first time, the reactions of all the Gryffindors present (sans Harry and Hermione, who don't know what it means). Fred and George have to be held back from throttling Malfoy on the spot, Alicia screams, "''How dare you''?!", and Ron tries to hex him. FantasticRacism won't fly here, Ferret Boy!

* Aragog doesn't consume human flesh in respect for Hagrid. You may wonder why this is Heartwarming other than, you know, friendship? Simple. Aragog doesn't consider Hagrid different for being a giant - he's just ''human'' to Aragog.
** Hagrid's friendship with Aragog is often overlooked in how the series theme of ThePowerOfLove: Acromantulas are one of the most dangerous animals on the planet, and attempts to raise or domesticate them are seen as suicidal, yet just by being a kind and loyal friend Hagrid inspired one to not eat human flesh. The reality of his friendship with Aragog stands in stark contrast to how Harry and (especially) Ron perceive it, which is as Hagrid's most insane, delusional folly.

* Ernie Macmillan is one of the most outspoken of the students who believe that Harry is behind the attacks on muggle-borns. However he changes his opinion entirely when Hermione Granger is attacked, acknowledges that he was wrong and sincerely apologises to Harry for it.

* Justin Finch-Fletchley is a very friendly guy, indicated by the fact that he introduces himself not just to Harry, but Ron and Hermione, too, and seems genuinely just as glad to meet them -- he specifically mentions Hermione's excellent grades and the fact that it was Ron's flying car that crashed into the Whomping Willow (which, bear in mind, nearly all the students think is ''awesome'').

* At the final feast of ''The Chamber of Secrets'', Hermione races the length of the hall to hug Harry and has an awkward reunion with Ron. Then, Dumbledore makes his speech -- but, what's this? A door opening! Who dares to interrupt the great and Powerful Dumble-- Oh, It's Hagrid! Carry on! Cue the biggest load of tears (up to this point!) that anyone will ever give as, the first thing Hagrid does is walk up to where Harry and Ron sit, thanking them for helping prove his innocence. Harry then stands up and looks at Hagrid with a smile.

** Completed with a big hug afterward. Professor Dumbledore is the first to applaud, but Professor [=McGonagalll=] is only two seconds behind the former to clap Hagrid's return; Madam Pomfrey is [[GenkiGirl beaming with joy]]; Professor Sprout -- the take-no-shit-when-her-school-is-in-danger teacher of Deathly Hallows -- is [[TearsOfJoy crying with Joy]]! Cue the massive standing ovation from ''the entirety of Hogwarts'' as the music swells. [[note]]Except Draco and his gang of friends, naturally. But the rest of Slytherin House was standing and cheering; hell, ''Snape'' was on his feet! Even ''Crabbe'' starts to stand up, before [[SugarWiki/FunnyMoments Draco yanks him back down]]. [[/note]] By the time you finish this scene, you might need some tissues or hug the person who's watching with you.
** Could also be a tear-jerker: when everyone is clapping for Hagrid, there is a close up on Hermione who you could see is crying tears of joy at the sight of Hagrid getting the applause he deserves. This is even more heartwarming when you realize Hagrid was the one who helped Hermione get over Draco calling her a "mudblood" and she is overwhelmed with the fact that everyone realizes he is a good person.

** Completed with a big hug afterward. Professor Dumbledore is the first to applaud, but Professor [=McGonagalll=] is only two seconds behind the former to clap Hagrid's return; Madam Pomfrey is [[GenkiGirl beaming with joy]]; Professor Sprout -- the take-no-shit-when-her-school-is-in-danger teacher of Deathly Hallows -- is [[TearsOfJoy crying with Joy]]! Cue the massive standing ovation from ''the entirety of Hogwarts'' as the music swells. It would have been a great cherry-on-top if there was a [[TheEnd The End]] title card after the final shot of Hogwarts. Sadly, there isn't. [[note]]Except Draco and his gang of friends, naturally. But the rest of Slytherin House was standing and cheering; hell, ''Snape'' was on his feet! Even ''Crabbe'' starts to stand up, before [[SugarWiki/FunnyMoments Draco yanks him back down]]. [[/note]]

** Completed with a big hug afterward. Professor Dumbledore is the first to applaud, but Professor [=McGonagalll=] is only two seconds behind the former to clap Hagrid's return; Madam Pomfrey is [[GenkiGirl beaming with joy]]; Professor Sprout -- the take-no-shit-when-her-school-is-in-danger teacher of Deathly Hallows -- is [[TearsOfJoy crying with Joy]]! Cue the massive standing ovation from ''the entirety of Hogwarts'' as the music swells. It would have been a great cherry-on-top if there was a [[The End]] title card after the final shot of Hogwarts. Sadly, there isn't. [[note]]Except Draco and his gang of friends, naturally. But the rest of Slytherin House was standing and cheering; hell, ''Snape'' was on his feet! Even ''Crabbe'' starts to stand up, before [[SugarWiki/FunnyMoments Draco yanks him back down]]. [[/note]]

** Completed with a big hug afterward. Professor Dumbledore is the first to applaud, but Professor [=McGonagalll=] is only two seconds behind the former to clap Hagrid's return; Madam Pomfrey is [[GenkiGirl beaming with joy]]; Professor Sprout -- the take-no-shit-when-her-school-is-in-danger teacher of Deathly Hallows -- is [[TearsOfJoy crying with Joy]]! Cue the massive standing ovation from ''the entirety of Hogwarts'' as the music swells. It would have been a great cherry-on-top if there was a [[TheEnd]] title card after the final shot of Hogwarts. Sadly, there isn't. [[note]]Except Draco and his gang of friends, naturally. But the rest of Slytherin House was standing and cheering; hell, ''Snape'' was on his feet! Even ''Crabbe'' starts to stand up, before [[SugarWiki/FunnyMoments Draco yanks him back down]]. [[/note]]

** During the roaring ovation, we get a shot of Hermione who waves at the camera as a [[ThankingTheViewer thanks for watching]]! How sweet.

** Completed with a big hug afterward. Professor Dumbledore is the first to applaud, but Professor [=McGonagalll=] is only two seconds behind Dumbledore to clap Hagrid's return; Madam Pomfrey is beaming with joy; Professor Sprout -- the take-no-shit-when-her-school-is-in-danger teacher of Deathly Hallows -- is crying with Joy! Cue the massive standing ovation from ''the entirety of Hogwarts!'' [[note]]Except Draco and his gang of friends, naturally. But the rest of Slytherin House was standing and cheering; hell, ''Snape'' was on his feet! Even ''Crabbe'' starts to stand up, before [[SugarWiki/FunnyMoments Draco yanks him back down]]. [[/note]]
** Could also be a tear-jerker: when everyone is clapping for Hagrid, there is a close up on Hermione who you could see is crying tears of joy at the sight of Hagrid getting the applause he deserves. This is even more heartwarming when you realize Hagrid was the one who helped Hermione get over Draco calling her a "mudblood" and she is overwhelmed with the fact that everyone realizes he is a good person.

* While the exact circumstances aren't clear, Sir Nicholas is implied to have tried to shield Justin Finch-Fletchley from the Basilisk. While both of them still end up petrified, he at least ensured that Justin wasn't killed by the Basilisk's attack.

** Completed with a big hug afterward. Professor Dumbledore is the first to applaud, but Professor [=McGonagalll=] is only two seconds behind Dumbledore to clap Hagrid's return; Madam Pomfrey is beaming with joy; Professor Sprout -- the take-no-shit-when-her-school-is-in-danger teacher of Deathly Hallows -- is crying with Joy! Cue the massive standing ovation from ''the entirety of Hogwarts!'' [[note]]Except Draco and his gang of friends, naturally. But the rest of Slytherin House was standing and cheering; hell, ''Snape'' was on his feet! Even ''Crabbe'' starts to stand up, before [[SugarWiki/FunnyMoments Draco yanks him back down]].
** Hagrid wiping away a tear is kinda adorable. [[/note]]