# “The Function Of A Rubber Duck” | Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Part 1 with Naomi Kyle

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Podcast: [Harry Potter: The Official Film Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/harry-potter-the-official-film-podcast-7849055)
Published: 2026-05-26T07:00:00+00:00
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A house-elf with a flair for chaos, a flying car that definitely wasn’t Ministry-approved, and a school year that starts going very, very wrong. Welcome back to Hogwarts. Host Rhianna Dhillon is joined by Naomi Kyle to look back at the first half of Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Together, they unpack the moments that make this chapter feel bigger, darker, and a little more chaotic - from Dobby’s well-meaning interference to Lockhart’s truly relentless main-character energy. Plus, Special Effects Supervisor John Richardson reveals how the film’s most magical practical effects - from flying broomsticks to the Whomping Willow - were brought to life. Watch the full video podcast episode, exclusively on HBO Max. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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