Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets Walkthrough.

By Schlave

Game Basics

Trick Items

Trick Items are what you can buy in the 2 trick shops in Hogwarts. One is Gambol and Japes in Diagon Alley at the beginning of the game, another is Fred and George's Shop in the Reading Room on Floor 7. Of course, for Fred and George's you're going to have to get past Percy, but that's no big deal; he'll probably be too slow to catch you anyway.

There are 3 Trick Items: Dungbombs, Stink Pellets, and Luminous Balloons.

I: Dungbomb
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Effect : A large, smoky explosion
Icon : A brown bag
Price : 50 Knuts

Dungbombs take 2 seconds to ignite when they settle onto the floor. The ones thrown by you don't hurt you, but those that are laid as traps will smack off 2 zaps off your stamina. When they ignite near Trolls, the Troll will head toward the Dungbomb's explosion, giving you time to zap it with Flipendo.

II: Stink Pellet
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Effect : A small explosion, rather like the impact graphic of a spell
Icon : A small egg
Price : 20 Knuts

Stink Pellets are thrown and shatter upon contact. I think they stop Trolls for 2 seconds.

III: Luminous Balloons
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Effect : A balloon whizzes around your head for 4 seconds
Icon : A green, unblown balloon
Price : 25 Knuts

Luminous Balloons are handy for stopping prefects in their tracks, but only for 2 seconds. If you think you won't make it to the doorway before the prefect comes by, let loose a Luminous Balloon to delay the prefect, and allow you to get by. They will still spot you, though, if you get too close.