Adventure, magic and danger await in the thrilling sequel to Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone.
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Prologue:
Cars fly, trees fight back, and a mysterious house-elf comes to warn Harry Potter at the start of his second year at Hogwarts. Adventure and danger await when bloody writing on a wall announces: The Chamber Of Secrets Has Been Opened. To save Hogwarts will require all of Harry, Ron and Hermione’s magical abilities and courage. The story begins with Harry Potter eager to return to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his second year. However, he soon discovers that things are not as they seem when he is visited by a strange house-elf named Dobby, who warns him of the dangers that await him at Hogwarts.
Chapter 1: Return to Hogwarts
Harry Potter was bursting with excitement as he packed his trunk, preparing to return to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his second year. He couldn’t wait to see his friends Ron and Hermione and to begin another year of magical adventures. As he put away his robes, Harry noticed a small creature lurking in the corner of his room. It had large, green eyes and long, pointed ears.
“Who are you?” Harry asked.
The creature bowed low.
“Dobby, sir,” it said. “Dobby the house-elf.”
Harry had never seen a house-elf before. He was surprised to see one in his bedroom.
“What are you doing here, Dobby?” Harry asked.
“Harry Potter must not go back to Hogwarts,” Dobby said urgently.
Harry was taken aback.
“What do you mean?” he asked.
“Dobby has come to warn Harry Potter,” the house-elf said. “There is a plot to make most terrible things happen at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry this year.”
“What kind of things?” Harry asked, his curiosity piquing.
Dobby hesitated.
“Dobby cannot say, sir,” it said. “Dobby only wishes to protect Harry Potter.”
“But I have to go back to Hogwarts,” Harry protested. “I’ve got friends there. Besides, I belong there.”
“Dobby understands, sir,” the house-elf said. “But Harry Potter must promise not to go looking for trouble, or Dobby will have to do something drastic to prevent it.”
“What do you mean?” Harry asked, his curiosity turning into concern.
“Dobby cannot say, sir,” the house-elf repeated. “But if Harry Potter goes back to Hogwarts, he will be in great danger.”
Harry was puzzled.
“What kind of danger?” he asked.
“Dobby cannot say, sir,” the house-elf repeated. “But he begs Harry Potter not to go back to Hogwarts.”
Harry didn’t know what to think. He had never been warned about danger before. Despite Dobby’s warning, Harry was determined to go back to Hogwarts. He belonged there. He belonged with his friends. Nothing was going to stop him.
The night before leaving for Hogwarts, Harry’s uncle Vernon received a visitor whose name was Mr. Lucius Malfoy. Mr. Lucius Malfoy was a wealthy wizard who was known for his dark reputation. His clothing was expensive but his face was cold and cruel. He was accompanied by his son Draco Malfoy, who was Harry’s arch-nemesis.
“Good evening, Vernon,” Mr. Malfoy said, his voice silky smooth. “I hope you and your family are well.”
Vernon Dursley looked nervous. He wasn’t used to dealing with wizards, especially ones as intimidating as Mr. Malfoy.
“What brings you here, Mr. Malfoy?” Vernon asked, trying to sound polite.
“I’ve come to collect my son, Draco,” Mr. Malfoy said, his eyes fixed on Harry. “He will be attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry this year.”
Harry felt a chill run down his spine. He knew that Draco Malfoy was trouble. The last thing he wanted was to spend a whole year with him at Hogwarts.
As Mr. Malfoy and Draco prepared to leave, Harry noticed something fall out of Mr. Malfoy’s pocket. It was a diary, a muggle diary. But as Harry picked it up, he sensed something strange about it.
“Excuse me,” Harry said. “You dropped something.”
Mr. Malfoy didn’t seem to care.
“I have no use for muggle junk,” he said, his eyes still fixed on Harry. “It’s probably worthless.”
As Mr. Malfoy and Draco left, Harry examined the diary more closely. It had belonged to someone named Tom Riddle.
But who was Tom Riddle? Harry wondered.
To be continued…
Chapter 2: The Warning
Harry Potter had just arrived at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, ready for his second year of magical education. As he made his way to the Gryffindor common room with Ron and Hermione, he couldn’t help but notice that something was different. The students were whispering amongst themselves, and the teachers seemed more on edge than usual.
As they entered the common room, they were greeted by their fellow Gryffindors, who were eager to catch up after the summer break. Harry noticed that even his closest friends seemed to be keeping something from him, but he shrugged it off and settled into his dormitory for the night.
The next morning, Harry was woken up by a strange noise. He sat up in bed, trying to pinpoint where the sound was coming from. It sounded like someone was tapping on the window. Harry got out of bed and walked over to the window, only to see a strange creature perched on the windowsill.
“Who are you?” Harry asked the creature, which looked like a small, ugly goblin with bat-like ears.
“I am Dobby,” the creature replied in a high-pitched voice. “I have come to warn you, Harry Potter.”
“Warn me? About what?” Harry asked, intrigued.
“Danger, Harry Potter,” Dobby said. “Terrible, terrible danger. You must not go back to Hogwarts this year.”
Harry was taken aback. Was this creature serious? He had never heard of anything like this before.
“What do you mean? Why shouldn’t I go back to Hogwarts?” Harry asked, confused.
Dobby looked at Harry with his bulging, green eyes. “There is a plot, Harry Potter. A plot to make most terrible things happen at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry this year.”
Harry’s mind raced as he tried to make sense of what Dobby was saying. What kind of plot could there be? And who would be behind it?
“Who’s behind it? Who’s plotting this?” Harry asked, feeling a sense of urgency building inside him.
Dobby hesitated for a moment before replying. “I…I cannot say. It is too dangerous. But you must heed my warning, Harry Potter. You must not go back to Hogwarts.”
Harry was torn. He had never been one to back down from a challenge, and he couldn’t imagine not going back to Hogwarts. But something about Dobby’s warning made him uneasy.
“I have to go back to Hogwarts,” Harry said firmly. “I can’t just abandon my friends and my education.”
Dobby looked at Harry with a mixture of desperation and sadness. “Then you must be extra careful, Harry Potter. Keep your wits about you. The Chamber of Secrets has been opened. Enemies of the heir, beware.”
And with that, Dobby disappeared, leaving Harry alone in his dormitory, feeling more confused and worried than ever before.
Harry couldn’t stop thinking about Dobby’s warning as he got dressed and made his way to breakfast. He looked around the Great Hall, trying to spot anything out of the ordinary, but everything seemed normal. Ron and Hermione were already there, chatting with Ginny Weasley and Neville Longbottom.
“Good morning, Harry,” Hermione said, smiling at him. “How did you sleep?”
“I…I don’t know,” Harry said, feeling a lump form in his throat. “I had a strange visitor last night.”
Ron perked up at this. “A visitor? Who was it?”
“His name was Dobby,” Harry explained, causing Ron and Hermione’s faces to go pale.
“Dobby? The house-elf?” Hermione asked, her eyes widening.
“Yes, that’s the one,” Harry said. “He warned me about something. He said there’s a plot to make terrible things happen at Hogwarts this year.”
Ron and Hermione exchanged worried glances, and Ginny looked at Harry with concern.
“What should we do?” Hermione asked, her voice shaking. “What if Dobby is right?”
“I don’t know,” Harry said, feeling more helpless than ever before. “But one thing’s for sure. We need to be careful. We need to keep our eyes open and our wands ready.”
And with that, the four friends set off for their first class of the year, with a sense of unease gnawing at their insides. Little did they know, Dobby’s warning was only the beginning of a dangerous, mysterious adventure that would test their courage and magic to the limits.
Chapter 3: The Forbidden Forest
The moment Harry, Ron and Hermione set foot in the Forbidden Forest, they knew they were in for a wild and dangerous adventure. The trees were taller and thicker than any they had ever seen, and the mist that hung low in the air made it difficult to see more than a few feet ahead. They walked in a line, Harry in front, Hermione in the middle and Ron bringing up the rear.
As they ventured deeper into the forest, they could hear strange noises in the distance. At first, they thought it might be a pack of wolves or some other wild animal, but the sounds were too strange and varied. There were screeching cries, moaning whispers, and even soft hissing noises that sounded like whispers.
“Listen…” said Hermione, breaking the silence. “Can you hear that?”
They stopped walking and listened. After a few moments, they heard it too. It was a faint whispering sound, like the rustling of leaves in the wind. It seemed to be coming from a nearby clearing, so they followed the sound and stepped into the open space.
In the center of the clearing stood a large and gnarled tree, its roots twisted and bulging out of the ground. Its branches were bare, but a strange glow emanated from its trunk. A closer look revealed a small door at the base of the tree, barely visible in the shadows.
“Maybe this is it…” whispered Ron, pointing to the door.
Hermione nodded and reached for the door. As soon as her fingers touched the wood, however, the tree shuddered and groaned, as if trying to protect its secret.
Suddenly, a loud creaking sound came from behind them, and they turned to see a giant centaur emerging from the forest. Its eyes were wild and its mane was tangled, and Harry could see the fierce determination in its eyes.
“What are you doing here, humans?” it asked in a deep voice.
“We’re trying to find out about the Chamber of Secrets,” said Hermione, stepping forward. “Do you know anything about it?”
The centaur snorted and shook its head. “The secrets of this forest are not for humans to know,” it said. “But you are brave to come here, and I respect that. I will give you this warning, however: if you continue down this path, you will face dangers beyond your imagination.”
With that, the centaur galloped back into the forest, leaving Harry, Ron, and Hermione standing in the clearing, unsure of what to do next.
“Do you think we should turn back?” asked Harry, his voice barely above a whisper.
Hermione shook her head. “No, we’ve come this far. We have to keep going.”
They walked around the tree and found a small path leading deeper into the forest. As they followed the path, the noises grew louder and more intense, until they were sure that something was following them.
Suddenly, a dark shape moved out of the shadows, and they froze in terror. It was a massive black dog, with gleaming yellow eyes and sharp, white teeth. It growled ominously and stepped forward, blocking their path.
“Back, Sirius!” came a voice from the shadows.
The dog turned and ran back into the darkness, and a figure stepped into the clearing. It was a tall, thin man with greasy black hair and a hooked nose. His eyes were piercing and calculating, and he looked down at Harry, Ron, and Hermione with a sneer.
“Professor Snape?” said Hermione, surprised. “What are you doing here?”
“I could ask you the same thing, Miss Granger,” said Snape, crossing his arms. “What are you doing in the Forbidden Forest?”
“We’re trying to find out about the Chamber of Secrets,” said Harry, feeling more and more foolish with every passing moment.
Snape raised an eyebrow. “I see. And what makes you think I would know anything about that?”
Harry hesitated, then took a deep breath. “We were told that you were the one who knew the most about the Dark Arts. We thought you might be able to help us.”
Snape snorted. “I have no interest in helping you, Potter,” he said coldly. “But I will give you this warning: if you continue down this path, you will not only endanger your own lives, but the lives of those you care about. Turn back now, before it’s too late.”
With that, Snape turned and disappeared into the forest, leaving Harry, Ron, and Hermione alone once more.
They looked at each other, unsure of what to do next. But something deep inside them told them to keep going, to follow the path to its end, no matter what dangers awaited them.
So they took a deep breath, pushed on through the forest, and prepared themselves for whatever lay ahead.
Chapter 4: The Dueling Club
The Great Hall at Hogwarts had never been so full. Students from all four houses were crammed into the space, their eyes fixed on the dueling stage in the center. Professor Lockhart, the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, beamed as he took to the stage.
“Welcome, welcome, students!” he called out. “Today, we have a special treat in store for you. The Dueling Club has returned to Hogwarts!”
A murmur of excitement rippled through the crowd. The Dueling Club had been a popular event last year, and many students had been eagerly anticipating its return.
“Today’s match will be between Gryffindor and Slytherin,” Lockhart continued. “Representing Gryffindor, we have Mr. Harry Potter and Ms. Hermione Granger. And representing Slytherin, we have Mr. Draco Malfoy and Ms. Millicent Bulstrode.”
The four students made their way to the front of the stage, their wands at the ready. Lockhart stepped back and raised his wand.
“Begin!” he shouted.
The two pairs squared off, their wands raised. Harry and Draco’s eyes met and sparks flew as their wands clashed. Hermione and Millicent circled each other warily, their wands at the ready.
As Lockhart watched from the sidelines, a strange look came over his face. Slowly, he raised his wand and pointed it at Harry.
“Expelliarmus!” he shouted.
Harry’s wand flew out of his hand and into Lockhart’s. The crowd gasped in shock.
“What are you doing, Professor?” Hermione demanded, her wand still raised.
Lockhart smiled. “I’m glad you asked, Ms. Granger,” he said. “You see, I am not the simple Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher that I appear to be. No, I am much more than that.”
He raised his wand again and pointed it at Harry. “Avada Kedavra!”
The Unforgivable Curse shot from Lockhart’s wand and headed straight for Harry. But at the last moment, another spell intercepted it.
“Expelliarmus!” shouted a voice from the crowd.
The curse was deflected and Harry was saved. The students turned to see who had cast the spell, and were shocked to see Professor Snape standing at the back of the hall, his wand raised.
Lockhart turned to face Snape, his wand at the ready. “What are you doing here, Snape?” he demanded. “This is my class!”
Snape sneered. “Not anymore, Lockhart,” he spat. “I have come to put an end to your foolishness.”
He turned to the students. “Everyone, out of the hall! Now!”
The students scrambled to their feet and began to file out of the hall, their faces pale with fear. In the chaos, Hermione grabbed Harry’s arm.
“We have to go,” she said urgently. “We can’t stay here.”
As they made their way out of the hall, they could hear the sounds of a fierce battle coming from within. Spells were flying and screams echoed off the walls.
Finally, they burst out into the corridor and ran for their lives. As they fled, they could see other students doing the same, their faces twisted with fear.
When they finally reached the safety of their common room, Harry sank to the floor, panting for breath.
“What was that all about?” he gasped.
Hermione shook her head, her face pale. “I don’t know,” she said. “But I have a feeling it’s not over yet.”
Little did they know, their adventure had only just begun.
Chapter 5: The Diary of Tom Riddle
Harry held the enchanted diary close to his chest, his heart pounding with excitement and fear. The pages of the diary glowed softly, beckoning to him like a beacon of light in the darkness. He had found it hidden away in a secret compartment in the girls’ bathroom, and he knew that it had belonged to Tom Riddle, the notorious Hogwarts student who had gone on to become the dark wizard, Lord Voldemort.
Harry flipped open the diary and began to read the first entry.
“September thirteenth, 1943. I first met Hagrid tonight in the pub where he works. He was drunk and, when he heard what I was looking for, he told me he might be able to help. He pointed me in the direction of a place called the Chamber of Secrets. I’ve heard of it before — of course, who hasn’t? The story is that only the heir of Slytherin can open the Chamber and unleash the horror within. What exactly that horror is, I don’t know, but I intend to find out.”
Harry’s heart raced as he read the words, feeling as though he was getting a glimpse into the past. He couldn’t believe that Tom Riddle had been searching for the Chamber of Secrets over fifty years ago, and that he had enlisted the help of Hagrid, of all people.
He continued to read, losing track of time as he dove deeper into the diary’s pages. Tom Riddle had written about his time at Hogwarts, about how he had won the prize for special services to the school, and about his suspicions regarding Hagrid and the Chamber of Secrets.
Harry had no idea how long he had been reading when he finally came across something that made him pause.
“June thirtieth, 1943. The diary is quite clever. It can communicate with me. I have decided to name the diary ‘Tom’, after myself, of course. I know that by doing so I will be able to control it more easily.”
Harry’s blood ran cold. The diary could communicate with its owner? Did that mean that Tom Riddle was still alive, somehow? And if he was, what did that mean for Harry?
He flipped through the pages frantically, searching for more information. As he continued to read, he saw that Tom Riddle had become more and more obsessed with the idea of the Chamber of Secrets. He had been asking Hagrid about it constantly, and had even been caught opening the Chamber himself.
Harry couldn’t believe what he was reading. Tom Riddle had been the one to open the Chamber of Secrets? And now, all these years later, the Chamber was open again, and Hogwarts was in danger.
He closed the diary and slipped it into his bag, his mind racing with questions and fears. He knew that he had to find out more about Tom Riddle and the Chamber of Secrets, but he also knew that he couldn’t do it alone. He needed Ron and Hermione’s help.
He raced out of the bathroom and into the common room, where Ron and Hermione were waiting for him.
“I’ve found something,” he said breathlessly. “Something that might help us figure out what’s going on. It’s a diary, and it belonged to Tom Riddle.”
Ron and Hermione’s eyes widened in surprise and interest.
“Tom Riddle?” Hermione repeated. “The one who became Voldemort?”
Harry nodded. “Yeah. Listen to this.” He opened the diary and began to read aloud.
Ron and Hermione listened intently as Harry read, their faces growing more and more alarmed as the story unfolded.
“So, what does this mean?” Ron asked, once Harry had finished reading. “That the diary is possessed or something?”
“It means that Tom Riddle wrote in the diary, and the diary could communicate with him,” Hermione said, her voice shaking slightly. “And if the diary is still around, that means that Tom Riddle might still be alive.”
Harry shuddered at the thought. He knew that Tom Riddle was one of the most powerful wizards of all time, and the idea of him coming back to life was terrifying.
“We have to figure out what’s going on,” he said, determination in his voice. “We have to find out who opened the Chamber of Secrets, and stop them before it’s too late.”
Ron and Hermione nodded, their faces set in determination. They had faced danger before, but this was a whole new level of peril. The fate of Hogwarts — and perhaps the wizarding world itself — was in their hands.
Chapter 6: Aragog’s Lair
As Harry and Ron ventured deeper into the Forbidden Forest, they soon found themselves lost and alone. The trees were dense, casting a gloomy shadow over everything, and strange noises filled the air. Harry felt a sense of unease as they pushed on. They had to find Aragog, the giant spider, if they were to uncover the secrets of the Chamber of Secrets.
Suddenly, they heard a rustling in the bushes nearby. Harry and Ron pulled out their wands, ready to defend themselves against any potential threat. But it was Hagrid, their friend and the Keeper of Keys and Grounds at Hogwarts, who appeared at the clearing.
“Harry, Ron, what are you doing here?” Hagrid asked, a note of worry in his voice.
“We’re looking for Aragog,” Ron explained. “We need to find out more about the Chamber of Secrets.”
Hagrid looked uneasy. “I shouldn’t have told you that,” he said. “I was wrong to bring that up. Come on, let’s get out of here.”
But Harry and Ron were determined to push on. They needed to find answers, and they were convinced that Aragog could provide them.
They walked deeper into the forest, and soon they saw a clearing in the distance. As they approached, they saw a massive spider web spanning the entire clearing, with dozens of giant spiders crawling around it.
“Harry, Ron, we need to leave,” Hagrid said urgently. “This is Aragog’s lair, and his children won’t take kindly to visitors.”
But before they could turn back, they were surrounded by the giant arachnids, who began moving closer and closer. Harry and Ron were terrified, their wands shaking in their hands.
Suddenly, a voice boomed out from the darkness. “Hold! Who comes here?”
It was Aragog, the ruler of the spiders. He emerged from the shadows, his massive bulk casting a dark shadow across the clearing.
“We seek information about the Chamber of Secrets,” Harry said, his voice trembling with fear.
“The Chamber of Secrets,” Aragog repeated, his voice echoing through the clearing. “I know of it, but I do not speak its name. It is a place of great danger, and those who seek it do so at their own peril.”
“We have to find it,” Ron said. “We need to know who opened it and stop them before they hurt anyone else.”
“I cannot help you,” Aragog said. “But I will not harm you either. You have shown me respect, and for that, I will let you leave unharmed.”
Harry, Ron, and Hagrid breathed a sigh of relief as they backed away from the spiders. They had not found the answers they were looking for, but they had survived the encounter with the giant arachnids.
As they made their way back to Hogwarts, Harry couldn’t shake the feeling that they were getting closer to uncovering the secrets of the Chamber of Secrets. But with each step they took, the danger seemed to be growing greater.
Chapter 7: The Polyjuice Potion
After weeks of research and preparation, Harry, Ron, and Hermione were finally ready to put their plan into action. They had decided to create a Polyjuice Potion, a complex and powerful potion that would allow them to transform into other people. Their plan was to use the potion to disguise themselves as Slytherin students, so they could move around the castle undetected and discover the identity of the heir of Slytherin.
The three friends met in the Hogwarts library, where they had been studying the ingredients and recipe for the Polyjuice Potion. They had gathered all the necessary ingredients and had set up their cauldron and other supplies. Ron looked nervous but determined, while Hermione was focused and serious, and Harry was excited for the adventure that lay ahead.
“Are you sure we can do this?” Ron asked nervously. “I mean, this is a really powerful potion.”
“We can do this, Ron,” Hermione said firmly. “We’ve done the research and we have all the ingredients. We just need to follow the recipe and be careful.”
Harry poured in the lacewing flies and shredded boomslang skin, and Hermione stirred the mixture clockwise three times with a dragon’s claw. They took turns adding the rest of the ingredients, following each step of the recipe carefully. The potion simmered and bubbled, emitting a foul smell that made Ron gag.
“This smells worse than Snape’s office,” Ron said, holding his nose.
“Keep stirring, Ron,” Hermione said, her voice determined. “We need to get this right.”
After hours of stirring, the potion finally turned a murky shade of green. They added the final ingredient, a hair from the person they wanted to transform into, and waited for the potion to cool. Harry’s heart raced as he watched the potion, knowing that they were one step closer to solving the mystery of the Chamber of Secrets.
Finally, the potion was ready. Hermione had warned them that the transformation would be painful and uncomfortable, but they were all eager to try it. Ron took the first sip, followed by Hermione and then Harry. They felt a burning sensation in their throats and a tingling sensation throughout their bodies. They looked at each other nervously, unsure of what was happening to them.
Suddenly, Ron’s facial features began to blur, and his skin turned a sickly shade of green. Hermione’s hair grew longer and thicker, and her eyes turned a deep shade of brown. Harry felt his arms and legs elongate, and his face turned pale and gaunt. They had transformed into Vincent Crabbe, Millicent Bulstrode, and Gregory Goyle, three Slytherin students.
The transformation was complete, and Harry, Ron, and Hermione looked at each other in disbelief. They had never felt so weird or uncomfortable in their lives. They stumbled out of the library, trying to get used to their new bodies and identities.
“Let’s go to the Slytherin common room,” Hermione said, her voice deeper and slower than usual. “We need to find out who the heir of Slytherin is.”
They made their way through the castle, avoiding the other students and teachers as best they could. They reached the Slytherin common room and gave the password, hoping that they wouldn’t be discovered.
The common room was dimly lit, with green and silver decorations covering the walls. They saw Crabbe, Goyle, and Bulstrode chatting with other Slytherin students, and they blended in seamlessly. They listened to the conversations around them, hoping to overhear some clue about the heir of Slytherin.
Suddenly, they heard a voice that they recognized. It was Draco Malfoy, the boy who had been Harry’s arch-nemesis since they first met on the Hogwarts Express.
“I don’t know who the heir of Slytherin is,” Malfoy was saying. “But I know they’re going to finish what Salazar Slytherin started. And when they do, the mudbloods and half-bloods will be gone from Hogwarts.”
Harry’s blood boiled at Malfoy’s words, but he had to keep his cool. He knew that any suspicion would blow their cover and ruin their plan. He listened carefully, hoping to learn more.
Suddenly, someone grabbed his arm from behind. Harry turned around, his heart racing, and saw a tall, menacing figure looming over him.
“What are you doing here?” the figure growled. “You’re not a Slytherin.”
It was Draco Malfoy’s father, Lucius Malfoy, a powerful and influential wizard who had been accused of using dark magic. Harry, Ron, and Hermione froze, unsure of how to react.
“We were just looking for the bathroom,” Hermione said, trying to sound convincing.
Lucius Malfoy glared at them, his eyes darting back and forth between their faces. Harry felt his heart pounding in his chest, knowing that they were in grave danger.
Just then, a group of Slytherin students entered the common room, laughing and chatting. Harry, Ron, and Hermione seized the opportunity to slip away unnoticed. They ran down the darkened hallway, their hearts pounding with fear and excitement.
“That was too close,” Ron said, his voice trembling.
“We need to get out of here,” Hermione said, her eyes darting around nervously. “We can’t risk being caught.”
They made their way back to the library, where they reversed the effects of the Polyjuice Potion. They looked at each other, feeling a sense of relief and accomplishment.
“We didn’t learn anything new,” Ron said, looking disappointed. “We still don’t know who the heir of Slytherin is.”
“But we’ll keep trying,” Harry said, his eyes glinting with determination. “We can’t give up now. The safety of Hogwarts and its students depends on us.”
They packed up their supplies and left the library, feeling invigorated and ready for their next adventure. They had come one step closer to solving the mystery of the Chamber of Secrets, and they wouldn’t stop until they had uncovered the truth.
Chapter 8: The Chamber of Secrets
Harry and Ron were determined to enter the Chamber of Secrets to save Hermione, who had been petrified by the Basilisk. They had gathered all the information they could, and they knew that the entrance to the chamber was in the bathroom of Moaning Myrtle. They knew that the entrance could only be opened by speaking Parseltongue, the language of snakes, which Harry could speak thanks to his connection with Voldemort.
As they made their way to the bathroom, they were nervous but determined. They knew that the stakes were high, and they had to act fast if they wanted to save their friend.
When they arrived, they found that the entrance to the chamber was a large sink, with a snake carved into the side. Harry approached the sink and spoke the words that would open the chamber: “Open, Sesame”.
The sink slid to one side, revealing a dark tunnel. Harry and Ron took a deep breath and entered the tunnel, their wands at the ready.
As they walked down the tunnel, they could hear the sound of the Basilisk slithering ahead of them. They knew that they had to be careful, so they cast a spell to light their path.
As they walked, they could see that the walls were covered in ancient carvings, depicting the history of the Chamber of Secrets. They saw pictures of Salazar Slytherin, the founder of the chamber, and the Basilisk, his deadly pet.
As they approached the end of the tunnel, they saw a large chamber, with a stone statue of a serpent in the center. The Basilisk was coiled around the statue, its eyes glowing red in the darkness.
Harry and Ron knew that they had to act fast. They cast spells to distract the Basilisk and ran towards Hermione, who was lying motionless on the ground.
As they reached her, they saw that she was covered in a thick layer of dust, petrified by the Basilisk’s deadly gaze. They knew that they had to get her out of the chamber fast, or she would die.
They cast a spell to levitate Hermione and ran back towards the entrance of the chamber. The Basilisk was hot on their heels, its fangs bared, ready to strike.
As they approached the entrance, they saw that the sink was closing, cutting off their escape. Harry used his Parseltongue to call the Basilisk towards him, giving Ron enough time to push Hermione through the entrance.
Just as the sink was about to close, Harry jumped through, narrowly avoiding the Basilisk’s attack. The sink closed with a loud bang, sealing the entrance to the Chamber of Secrets.
Harry, Ron, and Hermione were safe, but they knew that they had to destroy the Basilisk if they wanted to end the threat to Hogwarts. They knew that the only way to do that was by using the sword of Gryffindor, which had the power to destroy Horcruxes.
They made their way back to the school, determined to find the sword of Gryffindor and destroy the Horcrux that was hidden inside the diary of Tom Riddle.
As they walked, they knew that the battle was far from over, but they were more determined than ever to save Hogwarts and their friends. They knew that they had to be ready for the final battle, which was coming soon.
Chapter 9: The Final Battle
Harry and Ron crept slowly towards the giant stone entrance of the Chamber of Secrets, their wands drawn and at the ready. They knew that Hermione was inside, petrified by the Basilisk and that they had to rescue her. It was up to them to stop the heir of Slytherin and save the school from certain doom.
As they entered the eerie chamber, they were immediately met with the stench of decay and rot. The walls were lined with ancient carvings and statues of serpents, giving the place an ominous and foreboding atmosphere. Harry felt a shiver crawl up his spine, but he pushed it aside and focused on the task at hand.
The hissing sound of the Basilisk grew louder as they walked further into the chamber. Harry and Ron tensed up, ready for the fight that was about to come. Suddenly, they heard a faint voice.
“Ron…Harry…help me.”
It was Hermione’s voice. They looked around, trying to locate her. Finally, they saw her lying motionless on the ground, her eyes frozen open in terror.
Ron ran to her, pulling out a potion from his pocket. “This should wake her up,” he said as he poured it down her throat.
Slowly, Hermione’s eyes began to flutter open. “Harry…Ron…what happened?” she murmured, groggily.
“We’ll explain later, Hermione,” Harry said urgently. “We need to get out of here before the Basilisk comes back.”
Just then, the ground started to shake beneath them. The hissing sound of the Basilisk grew louder and more menacing. They knew they had little time left.
Suddenly, the Basilisk appeared out of the shadows, its massive mouth open wide, revealing its sharp fangs. Harry stood his ground, his wand at the ready.
In a split second, the Basilisk launched itself towards Harry, but he was quick to react. He dodged to the side, narrowly escaping the creature’s jaws. Ron and Hermione stood by, unable to help, as Harry faced the Basilisk alone.
The Basilisk lunged again, but Harry managed to deflect its attack with a well-placed spell. The creature hissed in anger, its eyes glowing red with fury.
Harry’s wand was shaking in his hand as he muttered curse after curse, trying to land a blow on the Basilisk. But the creature was too powerful, and most of the spells missed their mark.
Just when Harry thought all was lost, he remembered the enchanted sword of Gryffindor. He had seen it earlier, stuck in the mouth of the Basilisk. With one swift movement, he jumped forward and pulled the sword from its mouth.
The Basilisk roared in pain and frustration as Harry swung the sword at the creature’s body. The blade made contact, slicing through the Basilisk’s tough scales and inflicting a deep wound.
The Basilisk thrashed about in agony, its movements getting slower and slower. Finally, with a final hiss, the creature collapsed to the ground, dead.
Harry, Ron, and Hermione breathed a sigh of relief as they looked upon the slain creature. They had managed to complete their mission and save the school from certain doom.
As they made their way out of the Chamber of Secrets, they were greeted by the cheers of their fellow students and teachers. The truth was revealed, and Harry was hailed as a hero.
The school year ended with Harry, Ron, and Hermione receiving special awards for their bravery and courage. As they looked forward to their next adventure at Hogwarts, they knew that they could handle whatever came their way, as long as they had each other.
Chapter 10: The Truth Revealed
Harry had always known that the wizarding world was full of dark secrets and hidden agendas, but nothing could have prepared him for the truth about the Chamber of Secrets. The final battle was over, and the dust had settled, leaving Harry, Ron, and Hermione standing in the Chamber of Secrets, staring at the remains of the Basilisk.
But that was not the end of the story. As they walked back up the tunnel, Harry couldn’t shake off the feeling that something was still not right. He kept thinking about all the clues that had led to the Chamber of Secrets and how they had all been connected. The diary, the writing on the wall, the petrified students…
Suddenly, Harry stopped. “Wait a minute,” he said. “What about Ginny?”
Ron and Hermione looked at him, puzzled.
“What about her?” Ron asked.
“Well,” Harry said, “I mean, how did she get the diary in the first place? And why did she write on the wall? Why did she have all those strange symptoms?”
Ron’s eyes widened. “You don’t think… she was the one who opened the Chamber of Secrets?”
Hermione gasped. “But how could she? She’s just a first-year student.”
“Maybe someone gave her the diary,” Harry said, his mind racing. “Someone who wanted to frame her and take the blame for their own actions.”
They hurried back to the castle, determined to find out the truth. As they walked into the Great Hall, they saw a group of teachers huddled together, talking in low voices.
“Professor McGonagall,” Harry called out. “What’s going on?”
McGonagall turned around, her face pale. “It’s Ginny,” she said. “She’s missing.”
Harry’s heart sank. “What do you mean, missing?”
“She was last seen in the Forbidden Forest,” McGonagall said. “We fear the worst.”
Harry felt a heavy weight in his chest. “We have to find her,” he said.
As they made their way to the Forbidden Forest, Harry couldn’t help but think about all the dangers that lay ahead. They had faced a giant spider and a deadly serpent, but this time, they were up against an unknown adversary.
The forest was dark and foreboding, and Harry’s wand shook in his hand as they walked deeper into the woods. Suddenly, they heard a rustling in the bushes, and out stepped a hooded figure, holding a wand.
“Who are you?” Harry demanded.
The figure stepped forward, and Harry gasped. “Lucius Malfoy,” he said.
Malfoy sneered. “What are you doing here, Potter? Looking for your little girlfriend?”
Harry felt a surge of anger and fear. “What have you done with her?” he shouted.
Malfoy laughed. “She’s safe, for now. But it won’t be long before the Dark Lord gets his hands on her.”
Harry’s mind raced. “The Dark Lord?”
Malfoy nodded. “He’s the one who’s been behind all of this, Potter. The one who opened the Chamber of Secrets and framed Ginny Weasley. He’s been using her as a pawn in his evil game, and now he’s ready to make his move.”
Harry gritted his teeth. “We’ll stop him. We won’t let him hurt Ginny or anyone else.”
Malfoy’s sneer turned into a smile. “Oh, I’m sure you’ll try. But you’re just children, Potter. You can’t possibly understand the true power of the Dark Lord.”
And with that, Malfoy vanished into the shadows, leaving Harry, Ron, and Hermione alone in the dark forest.
Harry felt a surge of determination. “We have to find Ginny and stop the Dark Lord,” he said.
Ron and Hermione nodded, and they continued on their way, guided by instinct and a fierce will to protect their friend and their world.
After what felt like hours, they finally stumbled upon a clearing, and in the center stood a dark figure, holding a wand to Ginny’s head.
“Welcome, Harry,” the figure said, his voice cold and menacing. “I’ve been waiting for you.”
Harry looked at the figure, and his heart stopped. “Tom Riddle,” he whispered.
Riddle smiled. “Very good, Harry. You’re learning.”
Harry felt a surge of anger and fear. “What have you done to Ginny?”
Riddle laughed. “Nothing yet. She’s just a pawn in my game, just like you. But she’s proven to be quite useful.”
Harry’s eyes narrowed. “What do you want from me, Riddle?”
Riddle’s smile turned into a sneer. “Oh, I want many things from you, Harry. I want your fame, your power, your influence. But most of all, I want your death.” And with that, he lifted his wand.
Harry felt a surge of adrenaline, and he raised his wand. “Expelliarmus!” he shouted.
Riddle’s wand flew out of his hand, and Harry caught it.
“You think you’ve won, Potter?” Riddle spat. “You think you’ve defeated me?”
Harry felt a surge of confidence. “No, Riddle. I know I’ve defeated you. And I’ll keep defeating you, no matter how many times you try to come back.”
And with that, Harry turned and fled the clearing, Ron and Hermione and Ginny close on his heels.
As they emerged from the Forbidden Forest, Harry felt a sense of relief and a sense of dread. The Dark Lord was still out there, and his plans were only just beginning.
But Harry knew that he had something that the Dark Lord would never have: love, friendship, and the courage to stand up for what was right, no matter the cost.
The school year ended, and Harry, Ron, and Hermione went their separate ways for the summer, each with their own experiences and memories of the year that had changed their lives forever.
But Harry knew that there would always be new adventures, new dangers, and new battles to fight. And for once, he was ready.
Some scenes from the movie Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets written by A.I.
Scene 1
FADE IN:
EXT. KING’S CROSS STATION – DAY
HARRY POTTER, RON WEASLEY, and HERMIONE GRANGER step off the Hogwarts Express and onto the bustling platform at King’s Cross Station.
HARRY
(to Ron and Hermione)
I can’t wait to get back to Hogwarts.
RON
(excitedly)
Me neither! I heard there’s going to be all sorts of new classes this year.
HERMIONE
(nodding)
And the library has gotten even bigger since last year.
As they make their way through the crowd, Harry notices a strange creature in the corner of his eye.
HARRY
(to Ron and Hermione)
Do you guys see that?
They turn to see a small, ragged elf staring back at them.
ELF
(whispering)
Harry Potter… You must not return to Hogwarts.
HARRY
(skeptical)
Who are you?
ELF
(crying)
I am Dobby. Please, Harry Potter. The Chamber of Secrets has been opened. Terrible things are going to happen.
RON
(confused)
Chamber of Secrets? What’s that?
HARRY
(determined)
Whatever it is, we have to find out. Let’s go back to Hogwarts.
HERMIONE
(nodding)
Agreed.
They hurry off, leaving Dobby behind.
FADE OUT.
Scene 2
Characters:
– Harry Potter: A young wizard who returns to Hogwarts for his second year.
– Hermione Granger: Harry’s best friend and a highly intelligent witch.
– Ron Weasley: Harry’s friend and fellow Gryffindor student.
– Dobby: A house-elf who warns Harry about the dangers at Hogwarts.
– Draco Malfoy: A fellow Slytherin student and rival of Harry.
Setting:
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, in the Gryffindor Common Room.
Dialogue:
Harry: What are you doing here, Dobby?
Dobby: I’ve come to warn you, Harry Potter. You must not go back to Hogwarts this year.
Hermione: What do you mean? What dangers are there?
Dobby: There is a plot, Harry Potter. A plot to make most terrible things happen at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry this year.
Ron: Who’s behind it? Who’s plotting?
Dobby: Not the right place or time to talk about it. But you mustn’t go back to Hogwarts, Harry Potter. You’ll be in mortal danger.
Harry: What mortal danger?
Dobby: There is a chamber of secrets that has been opened. Enemies of the heir beware.
INT. GRYFFINDOR COMMON ROOM – DAY
Harry, Ron and Hermione are sitting on a sofa, discussing the strange warning Harry received from Dobby.
Harry: I don’t understand why Dobby would come all the way to my house over the summer just to warn me not to go back to Hogwarts.
Hermione: Maybe he knows something we don’t.
Ron: That’s a bit of an understatement, Hermione. He’s a house-elf, for Merlin’s sake.
Harry: But what if he’s right? What if there really is some kind of danger at Hogwarts this year?
Ron: Oh, come on, Harry. You’re not really going to let Dobby scare you off, are you?
Hermione: Ron’s right, Harry. We can’t let Dobby’s warning stop us from going back to Hogwarts. We’ve got to find out what’s going on.
Harry: (nodding) You’re right. I can’t just sit here and do nothing.
Suddenly, the portrait of the Fat Lady swings open, and Neville Longbottom enters, looking disheveled and panicked.
Neville: Harry! Ron! Something terrible has happened!
Harry: What is it, Neville? What’s happened?
Neville: It’s Colin Creevey. He’s been attacked. Petrified!
Hermione: (gasping) Petrified? Like Mrs. Norris?
Ron: (eagerly) Let’s go! We’ve got to find out what’s going on!
Harry, Ron, Hermione and Neville hurry out of the Gryffindor Common Room, determined to get to the bottom of the mysterious attacks at Hogwarts.
Scene 3
Characters:
– Harry Potter, brave and determined young wizard
– Ron Weasley, Harry’s loyal best friend
– Hermione Granger, intelligent and resourceful witch
– Hagrid, Hogwarts gamekeeper and Keeper of Keys and Grounds
– Professor Snape, Hogwarts Potions Master and Head of Slytherin House
– Dobby, a mischievous house-elf
Setting:
Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Forbidden Forest
Scene 3: The Forbidden Forest
FADE IN:
EXT. HOGWARTS CASTLE – DAY
Harry, Ron, and Hermione make their way through the forest, looking for clues about the Chamber of Secrets.
HERMIONE:
(beaming)
I read about this in “Hogwarts: A History.” The founders of the school believed that the forest was a place of great power.
RON:
(nervously)
I don’t like it. There’s something out here.
Suddenly, a dark figure steps out from behind a tree. It’s Hagrid, the gamekeeper.
HAGRID:
(firmly)
What are you three doing out here? You know this forest is off-limits.
HARRY:
(determinedly)
We’re looking for information about the Chamber of Secrets.
HAGRID:
(sighing)
I can’t say I approve, but if you’re set on it, I’ll help you. Follow me.
The group follows Hagrid deeper into the forest. They hear strange noises and see shadows moving in the trees.
RON:
(breathlessly)
What was that?
HERMIONE:
(sharply)
Be quiet, Ron!
Suddenly, a pack of angry centaurs emerge from the trees, blocking the group’s path.
CENTAUR:
(angrily)
You have no business here. Leave now, or face the consequences.
HAGRID:
(standing tall)
We mean no harm, we’re just trying to find some information.
The centaur snorts and looks at Harry intently.
CENTAUR:
(sternly)
You… you are the one they call The Boy Who Lived.
Harry looks at the centaur, suddenly feeling very small and vulnerable.
CENTAUR:
(warningly)
Be careful, young wizard. The forest is not as it seems.
The centaurs disappear back into the trees, leaving the group unsettled.
HERMIONE:
(shaken)
I don’t think we should be here. We need to go back.
HARRY:
(resolutely)
No. We’re here for a reason, and we’re not leaving until we find it.
The group continues on, deeper into the forest.
FADE OUT.
Scene 4
INT. GREAT HALL – DAY
The Hogwarts students are gathered for a dueling club event. Harry, Ron, Hermione, Malfoy, and other students are standing in a circle around the dueling stage. Professor Lockhart, the Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, steps forward.
PROFESSOR LOCKHART
Welcome, witches and wizards! Today, we will be practicing our dueling skills. Malfoy, please step forward and choose your opponent.
Malfoy chooses Harry, and they step up onto the stage. They face off for a moment before casting their spells.
HARRY
(raises his wand)
Expelliarmus!
MALFOY
(raises his wand)
Serpensortia!
A snake materializes from Malfoy’s wand and slithers towards Harry.
HARRY
(steps back, trying to avoid the snake)
Protego!
The snake slams into an invisible shield around Harry, and Lockhart jumps in to intervene.
PROFESSOR LOCKHART
Well done, Harry! That was quite impressive. But let’s move on to the next pair.
Ron steps up to duel against his opponent, but something strange begins to happen. The students’ spells start to ricochet around the room, causing chaos. The dueling club quickly turns into a full-blown battle.
PROFESSOR LOCKHART
Stop! Everyone stop!
But the students continue to cast spells, unable to control their magic. Hermione notices a strange book lying on the floor and picks it up, instantly recognizing it as Tom Riddle’s diary.
HERMIONE
(whispering to Harry)
Harry, this is the diary of Tom Riddle. We need to hide it.
As they try to make their escape, the book begins to glow and a figure emerges from it – the memory of a young Tom Riddle.
TOM RIDDLE
Welcome, Harry Potter. It’s been a long time.
The students watch in horror as Tom Riddle’s memory begins to reveal the dark secrets of the Chamber of Secrets. The scene ends with Harry, Ron, and Hermione determined to uncover the truth behind the Chamber and save Hogwarts from destruction.
Scene 5
Characters:
– Harry Potter, the boy who lived
– Ron Weasley, Harry’s best friend
– Hermione Granger, Harry’s other best friend
– Tom Riddle, the mysterious creator of the Chamber of Secrets
– Professor Dumbledore, the headmaster of Hogwarts
– Hagrid, the friendly gamekeeper at Hogwarts
Setting:
The story takes place in the world of magic at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry in England.
INT. HOGWARTS LIBRARY – DAY
HARRY and HERMIONE are pouring over dusty old books in the Hogwarts library while RON dozes off in a nearby chair.
HARRY
(stifling a yawn)
I can’t believe we’ve been researching for hours and still haven’t found anything about the Chamber of Secrets.
HERMIONE
(anxiously)
We have to keep looking. There must be something we’ve missed.
Suddenly, HARRY spots an old leather-bound diary, hidden behind a stack of books.
HARRY
(excitedly)
Guys, look at this! It’s an old diary belonging to someone named T.M. Riddle.
HERMIONE
(taking the diary from Harry)
Let me take a look at it.
HERMIONE opens the diary and begins to read.
HERMIONE
(startled)
Oh my! This diary is enchanted! It’s a memory book, and it can show us what happened in the past.
RON
(waking up)
What’s going on?
HARRY
(with a grin)
We’ve found something that could help us figure out who opened the Chamber of Secrets!
Suddenly, the pages of the diary come to life, and a younger TOM RIDDLE appears before them.
TOM RIDDLE
(addressing Harry)
Harry Potter. I remember you. You’re the boy who defeated Voldemort.
HARRY
(surprised)
How do you know about that?
TOM RIDDLE
(smiling smugly)
I know a lot of things. And now, I’m going to show you something. The real reason the Chamber of Secrets was opened.
The three friends watch in horror as Riddle shows them a memory of Hagrid being expelled from Hogwarts for keeping a dangerous creature.
HERMIONE
(shocked)
But Hagrid would never open the Chamber of Secrets!
TOM RIDDLE
(voice dripping with malice)
That’s what they all say. But the truth is, Hagrid was protecting the monster that lives within the Chamber of Secrets.
HARRY
(determined)
We have to find out what’s in that Chamber. And we have to stop whoever is opening it.
The three friends leave the library, determined to uncover the truth and save Hogwarts.
FADE OUT.
Scene 6
Genre: Fantasy/Adventure
Setting: Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Characters:
– Harry Potter
– Ron Weasley
– Hermione Granger
– Hagrid
– Aragog (giant spider)
FADE IN:
INT. THE FORBIDDEN FOREST – NIGHT
Harry, Ron, and Fang, Hagrid’s dog, follow a trail into the depths of the forest. They come to a vast clearing and see hundreds of spiders crawling toward them.
HARRY:
(whispering)
This was a bad idea, Ron.
RON:
(shaking)
I know. I hate spiders.
Suddenly, the spiders part to reveal a massive spider, Aragog, who slowly descends to face them.
ARAGOG:
Welcome, young humans. Why have you come into my lair?
HARRY:
We’re looking for information about the Chamber of Secrets. We heard that you might know something about it.
ARAGOG:
(suspiciously)
The Chamber of Secrets? I know nothing of it.
RON:
But Hagrid told us that you were his friend and might have answers.
ARAGOG:
(Hesitating)
I knew Hagrid, long ago. But I cannot help you with your search. You must leave before my children become hungry.
Suddenly, more spiders appear, and Harry, Ron, and Fang find themselves surrounded.
RON:
(scared)
We’re done for.
HARRY:
(quickly)
Wait, Aragog, we’ll leave. But can you tell us who opened the Chamber of Secrets last time?
ARAGOG:
(thinking)
The last time the Chamber was opened was 50 years ago. It was I who helped the person who opened it.
HARRY:
(urgently)
Who was it? Who opened the Chamber?
ARAGOG:
(somberly)
The one I helped was a student of Hogwarts. A brilliant young wizard. He was also a Parselmouth.
HARRY:
(incredulous)
A Parselmouth? You mean he could talk to snakes?
ARAGOG:
(nodding)
Indeed. It was he who unleashed the monster of the Chamber of Secrets.
RON:
(frustrated)
So who was it? Who was the student?
Suddenly, the spiders close in, and Harry, Ron, and Fang are forced to flee.
FADE OUT.
Scene 7
Characters:
– Harry Potter: The protagonist, a wizard attending Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
– Ron Weasley: Harry’s best friend, also a wizard and fellow Hogwarts student.
– Hermione Granger: A friend of Harry and Ron, and a skilled witch.
– Draco Malfoy: Harry’s rival at Hogwarts, a rich and snobbish wizard.
– Severus Snape: The Potions teacher at Hogwarts, who has a complex relationship with Harry.
– Albus Dumbledore: The Headmaster of Hogwarts, a wise and powerful wizard.
– Tom Riddle: A mysterious figure from Hogwarts’ past, whose diary Harry discovers.
Setting: Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry
Dialogue:
Harry, Ron, and Hermione are in their Hogwarts dorm room, frantically searching for clues about the Chamber of Secrets. They are interrupted by a knock on the door.
RON:
Who could that be?
HERMIONE:
I’ll check.
Hermione opens the door to find Draco Malfoy standing there, with his usual sneer on his face.
DRACO:
Well, well, well. If it isn’t the famous Harry Potter.
HARRY:
What do you want, Malfoy?
DRACO:
Oh, just thought I’d come and say hello. And to give you a piece of advice. Stay away from the Forbidden Forest.
RON:
Why? What’s in there?
DRACO:
Something dangerous. Something that could kill you.
HERMIONE:
We’ll keep that in mind. Thanks for the warning.
Draco smirks and turns to leave.
HARRY:
Wait. One more thing. Have you seen anything strange lately? Anything that might be related to the Chamber of Secrets?
Draco’s expression darkens.
DRACO:
No. Why would I?
HARRY:
Just asking.
Draco leaves, and the trio exchange worried looks.
RON:
Do you think he knows something?
HERMIONE:
It’s possible. We can’t trust him.
HARRY:
We need to find out what’s in the Forbidden Forest. And we need to do it now.
The scene fades out as the trio gather their courage and prepare to face the dangers of the Forbidden Forest in their quest to save Hogwarts from the Chamber of Secrets.
