On the second day of Valentine's Day, the dwarfs quickly disappeared.
Professor Lockhart's expression was not very good. I heard that he was severely beaten by those dwarfs. Many little wizards secretly gloated.
However, the calm situation during this period, coupled with yesterday's farce, made the atmosphere in the entire school more relaxed, as if it had stepped out of the shadow of the monster in the secret room.
What followed was the delayed Quidditch match.
Slytherin versus Ravenclaw.
Eve and the others went to the stadium early to prepare, but Noah was a long time late. After dinner, he read in the library for a while before walking slowly to the stadium.
Grant followed him, mumbling about Professor Snape's potions homework. The Potion Club's homework is as difficult as ever. Because Noah and Grant are both excellent, the homework after the two team up is much more difficult than that of other groups.
At least no one else would be asked to write a paper on "The difference in efficacy between common antidote and mandrake rejuvenator."
"Speaking of which, are the mandrakes in the college about to mature?" Grant suddenly remembered this matter.
Noah nodded, because Professor Sprout said that Mandrake's acne was almost gone, which was a sign of imminent maturity.
"Tell me, is the monster in the secret room a basilisk?" Grant said suddenly.
When Noah heard this, he glanced sideways at him and did not respond.
Grant said to himself: "Mandrake resurrection potion is generally used to break the external manifestations caused by curses or transformation spells. The monster in the secret room is probably some kind of magical creature. It can't be a cursed item? Coupled with the snake-like accent and petrification, all I can think of is the basilisk."
It’s not that there are no calm little wizards, and it’s not that there are some who have found the answer. Grant just wants to confirm the authenticity of the answer with Slytherin. But insiders will not tell this answer. The unknown monster is indeed scary, but it is even more terrifying after it is clear that it is a basilisk. The basilisk is not a giant monster. Compared with the giant monster that made the little wizards scream last year, the basilisk is dangerous enough to make the little wizards drop out of school in fear.
The young wizards who have guessed the truth are watching the professors' attitude in silence, waiting for Dumbledore to destroy the basilisk or make it public.
But what confused these little wizards was Slytherin's attitude.
"You guys already knew this, right?" Grant asked.
Noah glanced at the corner of the corridor with his peripheral vision: "Who knows."
Grant already knew him well, so this answer was considered acquiescence. Grant shrugged: "It can't really be Potter, right? I don't think he can do that kind of thing."
Noah: "...You've been tempted like this so many times, don't you find it annoying?"
Grant chuckled: "I'm just curious. Aren't you curious about who did it?"
"Not curious." Noah said expressionlessly.
"Don't you already know that?!" Grant's eyes widened, "Or have you seen the basilisk?"
Grant didn't think that Noah really had no interest in this. Either Noah already knew who did it, or... the basilisk had been dealt with.
Of course, he was just thinking about the latter, but not necessarily the former. In his opinion, Noah was a person with a strong desire for control, and it was impossible for him to let such an unknown danger wander around the school. They did not take this matter seriously. It was out of concern for the school, but Slytherin definitely had something fishy if he didn't! If it was Noah, the trouble must be even bigger!
"...What image do I have in your minds?"
"Maybe, a big boss in the growth stage." Grant said casually, and also explained what a "big boss" was.
Noah raised his wand: "...I can be the perfect body."
Grant raised his hands to express surrender, and quickly took a few steps back to distance himself: "I know, I know, don't be angry, how about we talk about duel cards?"
Noah glanced at him: "So, have you decided among yourselves the final winner?"
Grant: "..." It's over,
Wrong topic.
He shut up decisively, followed Noah to the Quidditch field like a follower without saying a word.
The two of them found their seats in the academy and sat down. Noah glanced towards Gryffindor and happened to see Hermione who was belatedly arriving.
The little witch looked worried. She leaned closer and muttered a few words to Ron. The two of them obviously glanced at Slytherin's side, and neither of them had a good expression.
Noah withdrew his gaze and ignored them.
…
Unsurprisingly, Slytherin won the match.
Because of this victory, Slytherin planned to celebrate well in the evening. On the way back to the castle, Noah could still detect the vague gaze and knew who it was without even thinking.
The basilisk has been taken away by him, so the protagonist group can mess with it as they please, but they will get nothing in the end.
Slytherin had long forgotten about the Basilisk and the Chamber of Secrets, concentrating on celebrating the Quidditch victory. This year's Academy Cup is probably in Slytherin's bag.
Noah squatted in the corner, drinking a drink, thinking about another thing.
In fact, the Chamber of Secrets is not just the territory of the Basilisk. In Slytherin's notes, there is another secret room next to the Secret Chamber. In comparison, the Basilisk is more like a guard.
The parchment left by Salazar Slytherin specifically mentioned the secret room, but what was in it was not mentioned. Noah had always planned to take a look.
Recently, in order to avoid Principal Dumbledore, he had stayed calm and never went out to find him, nor did he go on any night walks. Tonight is not a suitable time either. I probably can't go again until the Mandrake Resurrection Potion is completely brewed.
While he was thinking, a figure sat down next to him.
It's Eve.
"You really know how to pick a place." Eve looked at the bustling lounge, "It's really hard to find here."
Noah, who actually just secretly used a little magic to reduce his presence, took a sip of his drink and responded.
Eve turned to look at him for a while, then sighed quietly: "Do you think the opening of the secret room is a good thing?"
Without waiting for Noah to answer, she continued talking to herself: "It is said that the Chamber of Secrets was opened to eliminate the Mudbloods, but did the person who opened the Chamber of Secrets really have such thoughts?"
Noah's eyes moved slightly, and he seemed to detect some subtle emotions in Eve's tone, and asked, "What do you think?"
Eve smiled innocently: "I'm just a little worried."
"There's nothing to worry about." Noah drank his drink. "If it's just a basilisk, there's no need to worry."
Eve looked at him deeply: "Really? But Noah, just in case, stay away from them."
This seemed like a warning, but it came out of nowhere.
She stood up and left, leaving Noah sitting alone in the corner thinking about what she had just said.
What on earth was she warning about?
