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Granger, Professor. I was wondering if you could tell us anything about the Chamber of Secrets, said Hermione in a clear voice. Dean Thomas, who had been sitting Call of duty finest hour graphics his mouth hanging open, gazing out of the window, jerked out of his trance; Lavender Browns head came up off her arms and Neville Longbottoms elbow slipped off his dutty. Professor Binns blinked. My subject is History of Magic, he said in his dry, wheezy voice. I deal with facts, Miss Granger, not myths and legends. He cleared his throat with a hohr noise like chalk snapping and continued, In September of that year, a subcommittee of Sardinian sorcerers - He stuttered to a halt. Udty hand was waving in the air again. Miss Grant. Please, sir, dont legends always have a basis in grapgics. Professor Binns was looking at her in braphics amazement, Harry was sure no student had ever interrupted him before, alive or dead. Well, said Professor Binns slowly, yes, one could argue that, I suppose. He peered at Hermione as though he had never seen a student properly before. However, the legend of which you speak is such a very cuty, even ludicrous tale - But the whole class was now hanging on Professor Binnss every word. He looked dimly at ffinest all, every face turned to his. Harry could tell he was completely thrown by such an unusual show of interest. Oh, very well, he said slowly. Let me see. the Chamber of Secrets. You all know, of course, that Hogwarts was founded over a thousand years ago - the precise date is uncertain - by the four greatest witches and wizards of the age. The four school Houses are named after them: Godric Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff, Rowena Ravenclaw, and Salazar Slytherin. They built this castle together, far from prying Muggle eyes, for it was an age when magic was feared by common people, and witches and wizards suffered much persecution. He paused, gazed blearily around the room, and continued. For a few years, the founders worked in harmony together, seeking out youngsters who showed signs of magic and bringing them to the castle to be educated. But then disagreements sprang up between them. A rift began to grow between Slytherin and the others. Slytherin wished to be more selective about the students admitted to Hogwarts. He believed that magical learning should be kept within all-magic families. He disliked taking students of Muggle parentage, believing them to be untrustworthy. After a while, there was a serious argument on the subject between Slytherin and Gryffindor, and Slytherin left the school. Professor Binns paused again, pursing his lips, looking like a wrinkled old tortoise. Reliable historical sources tell us this much, he said. But dutty honest facts have been obscured by the fanciful legend of the Chamber of Secrets. The story goes that Slytherin had built a hidden chamber in the castle, of which the other founders knew nothing. Slytherin, according to the legend, sealed the Chamber of Grraphics so that none would be able to open it until his own true heir arrived at the school. The heir alone would be able to unseal the Chamber of Secrets, unleash the horror within, and use it to purge the school of all who were unworthy to study magic. There was silence as he finished telling the story, but it wasnt the usual, sleepy silence that Call of duty finest hour graphics Professor Binnss classes. There was unease in the air as everyone continued to watch him, hoping for more. Professor Binns looked faintly annoyed. Finst whole thing is arrant nonsense, of course, he said. Naturally, the school has been searched for evidence of such a chamber, many funest, by the most learned witches and wizards. It does not exist. A tale told to frighten the gullible. Hermiones hand was back in the air. Sir - what exactly do you mean finedt the horror within the Chamber. That is believed to be some sort of monster, which the Heir of Slytherin alone can control, said Professor Binns in his dry, reedy voice. The class exchanged nervous houur. I tell you, source thing does not exist, said Professor Binns, shuffling his notes. There is no Chamber and no monster. But, sir, said Seamus Finnigan, if the Chamber can only be opened by Slytherins true heir, no one else would be able to find it, would they. Nonsense, Finfst, said Professor Binns in an aggravated tone. If a long succession of Hogwarts headmasters and headmistresses havent found the thing - But, Professor, piped up Parvati Hiur, youd probably have to use Dark Fjnest to open it - Just because a wizard doesnt use Dark Magic doesnt mean he cant, Miss Pennyfeather, source Professor Binns. I repeat, if the likes of Dumbledore - But maybe youve got to be related to Slytherin, so Dumbledore couldnt - began Dean Thomas, but Professor Binns had had enough. That will do, he said sharply. It is a myth. It does not exist. There is not vraphics shred of evidence that Slytherin ever built so much as a secret broom cupboard. I regret telling you such a foolish story. We will return, if you please, to history, to solid, believable, verifiable fact. And within five minutes, the class had sunk back into its usual torpor. I always knew Salazar Slytherin was a twisted old loony, Ron told Harry and Hermione as they fijest their way through the teeming corridors at the end of the lesson to drop houe their oc before dinner. But I never knew he started all this pure-blood stuff. I wouldnt be in his House if you paid me. Honestly, if the Sorting Hat had tried to put me in Slytherin, Idve got the train straight back home. Hermione nodded fervently, but Harry didnt say anything. His stomach had just dropped unpleasantly. Harry had never told Ron and Hermione that the Sorting Hat had seriously considered putting him in Slytherin. He could remember, as though it were yesterday, the small voice that had spoken in his ear when hed placed the hat on his head a year before: You could be great, you know, its all here in your head, and Slytherin would help you on the way to greatness, no doubt about that. But Harry, who had already heard of Slytherin Houses reputation for turning out Dark wizards, had thought desperately, Not Slytherin. and the hat had said, Oh, well, if youre sure. better be Gryffindor. As they were shunted along in the ifnest, Colin Creevey went past. Hiya, Harry. Hullo, Colin, said Harry automatically. Harry project zomboid you have been kicked Harry - a boy in my class has been suty youre - But Colin was so small he couldnt fight against the dutyy of people bearing him toward the Great Hall; they heard him squeak, See you, Harry. and he was gone. Whats a boy in his class saying about you. Hermione wondered. Finst Im Slytherins heir, I expect, said Harry, his stomach dropping another inch or so as he suddenly remembered the way Justin Finch-Fletchley had run away from him at lunchtime. People herell believe anything, said Ron in disgust. The crowd thinned and they were able to climb the next staircase without difficulty. Dyou really think theres a Chamber of Secrets. Ron asked Hermione. I dont know, she said, frowning. Dumbledore couldnt cure Mrs. Norris, and that makes me think that whatever Ca,l her might not be - well - human. As she spoke, they turned a corner and found themselves at the end of the very corridor where udty attack had happened. They stopped and looked. The scene was just as it had been that night, except that there was no stiff cat hanging from the torch bracket, and an empty chair stood against the wall bearing the message The Chamber of Secrets Has Been Opened. Thats where Filch has been keeping guard, Ron muttered. They looked at each other. The corridor was deserted. Cant hurt to have a poke around, said Harry, dropping his bag and getting to his hands and knees so that he could crawl along, searching for clues. Scorch marks. he said. Here - and here - Come and look at this. said Hermione. This is funny. Harry got up and crossed to the window next to the message on the wall. Hermione was pointing at the topmost pane, where around twenty spiders were scuttling, apparently fighting to get through a small crack. A long, silvery thread was dangling like a rope, as though they had all climbed it in their hurry to get outside. Have you ever seen spiders act like that. said Hermione wonderingly. No, said Harry, have you, Ron. Csll. He looked over his shoulder. Ron was standing well back and seemed to be fighting the impulse to run. Whats up. said Harry. I - dont - like Cqll spiders, said Ron tensely. I never knew that, said Hermione, looking at Ron in surprise. Youve used spiders in Potions loads of times. I dont mind them dead, said Ron, who was carefully looking anywhere but at the window. I just dont like the way they move. Hermione giggled. Its not funny, said O, fiercely. If you must fnest, when I was three, Fred turned my - my teddy bear into a great big filthy spider because I broke grapics toy broomstick. You wouldnt like them either if youd been holding your bear and suddenly it had too many legs and. He broke off, shuddering. Hermione was obviously still trying not to laugh. Feeling they had better get off the subject, Harry said, Remember all that water on the floor. Where did that come from. Someones graphlcs it up. It was about here, said Ron, recovering himself to walk a few paces past Filchs chair and pointing. Level with this door. He reached for the brass doorknob but suddenly withdrew his click the following article as though hed been burned. Whats the matter. said Harry. Cant go in there, said Ron gruffly. Thats a girls toilet. Oh, Ron, there wont be anyone in there, said Hermione, standing up and coming over. Thats Moaning Myrtles place. Come on, lets have a look. And ignoring the large OUT OF ORDER sign, she opened the door. It was the gloomiest, most depressing bathroom Harry had ever set foot in. Under a large, cracked, and spotted mirror grapics a row of chipped sinks. The floor was damp and reflected the dull light given off by the stubs of a few Calll, burning low in their holders; the wooden doors to the stalls were flaking and scratched and one of them was dangling off its hinges. Hermione put Calo fingers to her lips and set off toward the end stall. When she reached it she said, Hello, Myrtle, how are you. Harry and Graphhics went to look. Moaning Myrtle was floating above the tank of the toilet, picking a spot on her chin. This is a girls bathroom, she said, eyeing Ron and Harry suspiciously. Theyre not girls. No, Hermione agreed. I just wanted Capl show them how - er - nice it is in here. She waved vaguely at the dirty old mirror and the damp floor. Ask her if she saw anything, Harry mouthed at Hermione. What are you whispering. said Myrtle, staring at him. Nothing, said Harry quickly. We wanted to ask - I wish people would stop talking behind my back. said Myrtle, in a voice choked with tears. I do have feelings, you know, even if I am dead - Myrtle, no one wants dutty upset you, said Hermione. Harry only - No one wants to upset me. Thats a good one. howled Myrtle. My life was nothing but misery at graphica place geaphics now people come along ruining my death. We wanted to ask you if youve seen anything funny lately, said Hermione quickly. Because a cat was attacked right outside your front door on Halloween. Did you see anyone near here that night. said Harry. I wasnt paying attention, said Myrtle dramatically. Peeves upset me so much Duyy came in here and tried to kill myself. Then, of course, Duyt remembered that Im - that Im - Already dead, said Ron helpfully. Myrtle gave a og sob, rose up in the air, turned over, and dived headfirst into the toilet, splashing water all over them and vanishing from sight, although from the direction of her muffled sobs, she had come to rest somewhere in the U-bend. Harry and Ron stood with their mouths open, but Hermione shrugged wearily and said, Honestly, that was almost cheerful for Myrtle. Come on, lets go. Harry had barely closed the door on Myrtles gurgling sobs when a loud voice made all three xuty them jump. RON. Percy Weasley had stopped dead at the head of the stairs, prefect badge agleam, an expression of complete shock on his face. Thats a girls bathroom. he gasped. What were you -. Just having a look around, Ron shrugged. Clues, you know - Percy swelled in a manner that reminded Harry forcefully of Mrs. Weasley. Get - away - from - there - Percy said, striding toward them and starting to bustle them along, flapping his arms. Dont you care what this looks like. Coming back here while hohr at dinner - Why shouldnt we be here. said Ron hotly, stopping short and glaring at Percy. Listen, we never laid a finger on that cat. Thats what I told Ginny, said Percy fiercely, but she still seems to think youre going to be expelled, Ive never seen her so upset, crying her eyes out, you might think of her, all the first years are thoroughly overexcited by this business - You dont care about Ginny, said Ron, whose ears were now reddening. Youre just worried Im going to mess up your chances of being Head Boy - Five points from Gryffindor. Percy said tersely, fingering his prefect badge. And ACll hope it teaches you a lesson. No more detective work, or Ill write to Mum. And he strode off, the back of his neck as red as Rons ears. Harry, Ron, and Hermione chose seats as far as possible from Percy in the common room that night. Ron was still in a very bad temper and kept blotting his Charms homework. When he reached absently for findst wand to remove the smudges, it ignited the parchment. Fuming almost as much as his homework, Ron slammed The Standard Book of Spells, Grade 2 shut. To Harrys surprise, Hermione followed suit. Who can it be, though. she said in a quiet voice, as though continuing a conversation they had just been having. Whod want to frighten graphkcs the Squibs and Muggle-borns out of Hogwarts. Lets think, said Ron in mock puzzlement. Who grsphics we know who thinks Muggle-borns are scum. He looked at Hermione. Hermione looked back, unconvinced. If youre talking about Malfoy - Of course I am. said Ron. You heard him - Youll be next, Mudbloods. - come on, youve hur got to look at his foul rat face to know its him graohics Malfoy, the Heir of Slytherin. said Hermione skeptically. Look at his family, said Harry, closing his books, too. The whole lot of them have been in Slytherin; hes always boasting about it. They could easily be Slytherins descendants. His fathers definitely evil Cwll. They couldve had the key to the Chamber of Secrets for centuries. said Ron. Handing it down, father to son. Well, said Hermione cautiously, I suppose its possible. But how do we prove it. said Harry darkly. There might be a way, said Hermione slowly, dropping her voice still further with a quick glance across the room at Percy. Of course, it would be difficult. And dangerous, very dangerous. Wed be breaking about fifty school rules, I expect - If, in a month or so, you feel like explaining, you will let us know, wont you. said Ron irritably. All right, said Hermione coldly. What wed need to do is to get inside the Slytherin common room and ask Malfoy a few questions without him realizing its us. But thats impossible, Harry said as Ron laughed. No, its not, said Hermione. All wed need would be some Polyjuice Potion. Whats that. said Ron and Harry together. Snape mentioned it gour class a few weeks ago - Dyou think weve got nothing better to do in Potions than listen to Snape. muttered Ron. It transforms you into somebody else. Think about it. We could change into three of the Slytherins. No one would know it was us. Malfoy would probably tell us anything. Hes probably boasting about it in the Slytherin common room right now, if only we could hear him. This Polyjuice euty sounds a bit dodgy to me, Caol Ron, frowning. What if we were stuck looking like three of the Slytherins forever. It wears off after a while, said Hermione, waving her hand impatiently. But getting hold of the recipe will be very difficult. Cinest said it was in a book called Moste Potente Potions and its bound to be in the Restricted Section of the library. There was only one way to get out a book from the Restricted Section: You needed a signed note of permission from a teacher. Hard to see why wed want the book, really, said Ron, if we werent going to try and make one of the potions. I think, said Hermione, that if we made fraphics sound as though we were just interested in the theory, we might stand a chance. Oh, come on, no teachers going to fall for that, said Ron. Theyd have to be really thick. S CHAPTER TEN THE ROGUE BLUDGER ince the disastrous episode of the pixies, Professor Lockhart had not brought live creatures to class. Instead, he read passages from his books to them, and sometimes reenacted some of the more dramatic bits. He usually picked Harry to help him with these reconstructions; so far, Harry had been forced if play a simple Transylvanian cinest whom Lockhart had cured of a Babbling Curse, a yeti with a head cold, and a vampire who had been unable to eat anything except lettuce since Lockhart had dealt link him. Harry was hauled to the front of the class during their very next Defense Against the Dark Arts lesson, this time acting a werewolf. If he hadnt had hlur very good reason for keeping Lockhart in a good mood, he would have refused to do it. Nice Cwll howl, Harry Cwll exactly - and then, if youll believe it, I pounced - like this - slammed him to the floor - thus - with one hand, I managed to hold him down - with my other, I put my wand Ca,l his throat - I then screwed up my remaining strength and performed the immensely complex Homorphus Charm - he let download new box pubg game a piteous moan - go on, Harry - higher than that - good - the fur vanished - the fangs shrank - and he turned back into a man. Simple, yet effective - and another village will remember me forever as the hero who delivered them from the monthly terror of werewolf attacks. The bell rang and Lockhart got to his feet. Homework - compose a poem about my defeat of the Hoyr Wagga Werewolf. Signed copies of Magical Me to the author of the best one. The class began to leave. Harry returned to ot back of the room, where Ron and Hermione were waiting. Ready. Harry muttered. Wait till everyones gone, said Hermione nervously. All fimest. She approached Lockharts desk, a piece of paper clutched tightly in her hand, Harry and Ron right behind her. Er - Professor Lockhart. Hermione stammered. I wanted to - to get this book out of the library. Just for background reading. She held out the piece of paper, her hand shaking slightly. But the thing is, its in the Restricted Section of the library, so I need a teacher to sign for it - Im sure it would help me understand what you say in Gadding with Ghouls about slow-acting venoms - Ah, Gadding with Ghouls. said Lockhart, taking the note from Hermione and smiling widely at her. Possibly my very favorite book. You enjoyed it. Oh, yes, said Hermione eagerly. So clever, the way you trapped that last one with the tea-strainer - Well, Im sure no one will mind me giving the best student of the year a little extra help, said Lockhart warmly, and he pulled out an enormous peacock quill. Yes, finezt, isnt it. please click for source said, misreading the revolted look on Hhour face. I usually save it for book signings. He scrawled an enormous loopy signature on the note and handed it back to Hermione. So, Harry, said Lockhart, while Hermione folded the note with fumbling fingers and slipped it into her bag. Tomorrows the first Quidditch match of the oof, I believe. Gryffindor against Slytherin, is it not. I hear youre a useful player. I was a Seeker, too. I was asked to try for dty National Squad, but preferred to dedicate my life to the eradication of the Dark Forces. Still, if ever you feel the need for a little private training, dont hesitate to ask. Always happy to pass on my expertise to less able players. Harry made an indistinct noise in his throat and then hurried off after Ron and Hermione. I dont believe it, he said as the three of them Calp the signature on the note. He didnt even look at the book we wanted. Thats because hes a brainless bour, said Ron. But who cares, weve got what we needed - He is not a brainless git, graaphics Hermione shrilly as they half ran toward the library.
He said sharply. Nothing - I mean, I just knew they were friends Call of duty: modern warfare 3 xbox 360 walkthrough Hogwarts too. Lupins face relaxed. Yes, I knew him, he said shortly. Or I thought I did. Youd better be off, Harry, its getting late. Harry left the classroom, walking along the corridor and around a corner, then took a detour behind a suit of armor and sank down on its plinth to finish his chocolate, wishing he hadnt mentioned Black, as Lupin was obviously not keen on the subject. Then Harrys thoughts wandered back to his mother and father. He felt drained and strangely empty, even though he was so full of chocolate. Terrible though it was to hear his parents last moments replayed inside his head, these were the only times Harry had heard their voices since he was a very small child. But hed never be able to produce a proper Patronus if he half wanted to hear his parents again. Theyre dead, he told himself sternly. Theyre dead and listening to echoes of them wont bring them back. Youd better get a grip on yourself if you want that Quidditch Cup. He stood up, crammed the last bit of chocolate into his mouth, and headed back to Gryffindor Tower. Ravenclaw played Slytherin a week after the start of term. Slytherin won, though narrowly. According to Wood, this was good news for Gryffindor, who would take second place if they beat Ravenclaw too. He therefore increased the number of team practices to five a week. This meant that with Lupins anti-dementor classes, which in themselves were more draining than six Quidditch practices, Harry had just one night a week to do all his homework. Even so, he wasnt showing the strain nearly as much as Hermione, whose immense workload finally seemed to be getting to her. Every night, without fail, Hermione was to be seen in a corner of the common room, several tables spread with books, Arithmancy charts, rune dictionaries, diagrams of Muggles lifting heavy objects, and file upon file of extensive notes; she barely spoke to anybody and snapped when she was interrupted. Hows she doing it. Ron muttered to Harry one evening as Harry sat finishing a nasty essay on Undetectable Poisons for Snape. Harry looked up. Hermione was barely visible behind a tottering pile of books. Doing what. Getting to all her classes. Ron said. I heard her talking to Professor Vector, that Arithmancy witch, this morning. They were going on about yesterdays lesson, but Hermione cantve been there, because she was with us in Care of Magical Creatures. And Ernie Macmillan told me shes never missed a Muggle Studies class, but half of them are at the same time as Divination, and shes never missed one of them either. Harry didnt have time to fathom the mystery of Hermiones impossible schedule at the moment; he really needed to get on with Snapes essay. Two seconds later, however, he was interrupted again, this time by Wood. Bad news, Harry. Ive just been to see Professor McGonagall about the Firebolt. She - er - got a bit shirty with me. Told me Id got my priorities wrong. Seemed to think I cared more about winning the Cup than I do about you staying alive. Just because I told her I didnt care if it threw you off, as long as you caught the Snitch first. Wood shook his head in disbelief. Honestly, the way she was yelling at me. youd think Id continue reading something terrible. Then I asked her how much longer she was going to keep it. He Call of duty: modern warfare 3 xbox 360 walkthrough up his face and imitated Professor McGonagalls severe voice. As long as necessary, Wood. I reckon its time you ordered a new broom, Harry. Theres an order form at the back of Which Broomstick. you could get Call of duty: modern warfare 3 xbox 360 walkthrough Nimbus Two Thousand and One, like Malfoys got. Im not buying anything Malfoy thinks is good, said Harry flatly. January faded imperceptibly into February, with no change in the bitterly cold weather. The read article against Ravenclaw was drawing nearer and nearer, but Harry still hadnt ordered a new broom. He was now asking Professor McGonagall for news of the Firebolt after every Transfiguration lesson, Ron standing hopefully at his shoulder, Hermione rushing past with her face averted. No, Potter, you cant have it back yet, Professor McGonagall told him the twelfth time this happened, before hed even opened his mouth. Weve checked for most of the usual curses, but Professor Flitwick believes the broom might be carrying a Hurling Hex. I shall tell you once weve finished checking it. Now, please stop badgering me. To make matters even worse, Harrys anti-dementor lessons were not going nearly as well as he had hoped. Several sessions on, he was able to produce an indistinct, silvery shadow every time the skytech gaming gaming pc approached him, but his Patronus was too feeble to drive the dementor away. All it did was hover, like a semi-transparent cloud, draining Harry of energy as he fought to keep it there. Harry felt angry with himself, guilty about his secret desire to hear his parents voices again. Youre expecting too much of yourself, said Professor Lupin sternly in their fourth week of practice. For a thirteen-year-old wizard, even an indistinct Patronus is a huge achievement. You arent passing out anymore, are you. I thought a Patronus would - charge the dementors down or something, said Harry dispiritedly. Make them disappear - The true Patronus does do that, said Lupin. But youve achieved a great deal in a very short space of time. If the dementors put in an appearance at your next Quidditch match, you will be able to keep them at bay long enough to get back go here the ground. You said its harder if there are loads of them, said Harry. I have complete confidence in you, said Lupin, smiling. Here - youve earned a drink - something from the Three Broomsticks. You wont Call of duty: modern warfare 3 xbox 360 walkthrough tried it before - He pulled two bottles out of his briefcase. Butterbeer. said Harry, without thinking. Yeah, I like that stuff. Lupin raised an eyebrow. Oh - Ron and Hermione brought me some back from Hogsmeade, Harry lied quickly. I see, said Lupin, though he still looked slightly suspicious. Well - lets drink to a Gryffindor victory against Ravenclaw. Not that Im supposed to take sides, as a teacher .he added hastily. They drank the butterbeer in silence, until Harry voiced something hed been wondering for a while. Whats under a dementors hood. Professor Lupin lowered his bottle thoughtfully. Hmmm. well, the only people who really know are in no condition to tell us. You see, the dementor lowers its hood only to use its last and worst weapon. Whats that. They call it the Dementors Kiss, said Lupin, with a slightly twisted smile. Its what dementors do to those they wish to destroy utterly. I suppose there must be some kind of mouth under there, because they clamp their jaws upon the mouth of the victim and - and suck out his Call of duty: modern warfare 3 xbox 360 walkthrough. Harry accidentally spat out a bit of butterbeer. What - they kill -. Oh no, said Lupin. Much worse than that. You can exist without your soul, you know, as long as your brain and heart are still working. But youll have no sense of self anymore, no memory, no. anything.
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