Chapter 114: Chapter 114
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Harry and Ron sat in front of the twins as they stared at the empty table gloomily. Percy sat with them but his presence didn't seem to affect the twins as they said nothing and simply sat silently, as if waiting for a miracle to happen.
Harry's heart was beating loudly as he tried to think of ways to reveal the news to them but it was still a nerve-wracking situation to him.
"Guys… I did a bit of research on this monster that petrified Ron and I might also have some clues on Ginny's disappearance."
The four brothers turned to look at him, waiting for him to say something that would loosen the knot in their hearts.
"…. I think the monster that petrified Ron is a Basilisk. Remember when I thought I heard something but you called me crazy, Ron?"
After seeing his friend nod, he continued, "Well, that's because it's a snake. No one can understand it except me. I doubt you would have paid attention to hisses that are barely audible. Basilisks petrify-"
"Basilisks are very strong and dangerous magical creatures that can kill anyone with just a stare. Indirect eye contact results in petrification. It is also a snake so the thing you said makes sense. There is no doubt about it, Harry. It surely is a Basilisk.
However, I do not care. I want to know where my sister is. I want to know if she's safe. I want to see my sister as soon as possible."
Harry looked at Percy for a second before nodding, "Yes, yes. I'm sorry. The clue to Ginny is related to the Basilisk actually. There are records that state that Salazar Slytherin had a chamber of his own.
People now call it the chamber of secrets and if I'm not wrong, only the so-called heir can access it. I don't know what requirements we need to be a Heir but I'm sure that one of them is to be a pureblood. The founder of the Slytherin house didn't seem to like the muggle-borns or half-bloods.
As for the connection, Salazar Slytherin was known to have owned a basilisk in his older days so I have a feeling that this heir can control it. I do not know how Ginny got taken but I have a feeling that she is in that chamber… only if the rumors and recorded things in those books were true."
"So, you have been reading about these while I was stuck in the hospital wards?"
"Well, I found out just recently. It seems like Hermione and Neville were doing their own snooping around. I overheard them talking about the basilisk and Slytherins.
I wanted to ask them but you know how secretive they have become since they got closer to Alex. I don't know why but I felt like I should search for it all on my own."
Fred stood up and George followed.
"We know so much but it is all pointless if we don't know where this chamber is. Ron and Harry, both of you know where the incident of Ron getting petrified happened but you never told us where, how, and when it happened."
The two of them looked at each other before Harry decided to speak on behalf, "We had a book… Ginny gave it to Ron and it answered all of our questions. At first, she didn't seem to want the book back but after a week or so, she came to us asking for the book.
Ron talked to her a little and then we decided to share it among ourselves and keep it a secret. We lost it recently, the day before Ginny was taken away."
"Book?", George said, frowning, "Is it the one that she kept with her the whole time at the first half of this year? The book which Alex gave her?"
"Alex?" Asked the two second years while Percy narrowed his eyes.
George nodded but Fred answered their question.
"At first, we weren't so sure but it looked exactly the same as the book that Alex took from her cauldron that day when we went to buy our school items. The time when he stopped father from punching Lucius Malfoy's face."
Harry and Ron's eyes widened at their words, "Does that mean that Alex is the heir?"
"What do you mean?", the twins asked simultaneously.
"The book was the one that told us to visit Myrtle's bathroom when we asked about Filch's sudden disappearance and the reason for Professor Dumbledore not being present when Professor McGonagall made the announcement to not go near that bathroom."
"So, you decided to go there even when you were told not to? Not like we would listen but I didn't expect you guys to be so daring either."
The five of them said nothing as they tried to digest the information they had just heard. A few seconds passed and the twins looked at Percy, grinning.
"Hey, Percy. We're surprised that you are not reprimanding them for the reckless thing they did. Why are we doing your job?"
"I just want to see Ginny safe and sound. This is not the time to care about rules, don't you think so?"
"What about Alex then? We also have to note that he has been absent to most of the classes recently. It has been almost a month since I have seen him in the classes that we share with Ravenclaw.", Harry said as he stood up and the rest who were sitting also followed.
"Let's go talk to this guy. This concerns our sister's safety after all.", said Percy as he took the lead.
The air rippled at the corner of the common room which was closest to the table where the five just sat.
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Alex was counting while he did pushups using extra weights strapped on his back when he saw his elf appear in front of him.
"Master, the potter boy, and the Weasley brothers are going to look for you. They think you're the heir of Salazar Slytherin."
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