The Forgotten Hero Part II
1st November 1992
Professor Snape addressed the entire house in the common room that morning. He told them to be on their guard and be extra careful while walking through the castle.
After their chat with Snape they headed down for breakfast with the Great Hall rife with whispers and murmurs about last nights events.
After finishing breakfast the four set off to the Transfiguration classroom for their first lesson of the day.
Harry, Daphne, Tracey and Blaise were sat in their Transfiguration lesson with the Ravenclaws. They had decided to occupy the two desks at the front of the room for this lesson.
Harry's black owl Shadow was stood on his desk looking around the room. Blaise's brown owl was stood at the opposite end of the desk unmoving with its eyes fixed on Mcgonagall.
Daphne's grey tawny owl Ice was sleeping on the desk next to Harry. Tracey's black Russian Blue cat was sleeping on the opposite side of the desk.
"Now today, we're going to practice transforming animals into water goblets" said Professor Mcgonagall stood at the front of the room next to her desk.
On a brown wood table next to her desk perched a large raven.
Harry and the others were all watching with interest.
"Like so, 1, 2, 3, Serraverto" said Mcgonagall tapping the raven three times with her wand before softly flicking the wand at the raven.
The raven changed into a clear glass goblet to the awe and applause of the class.
Mcgonagall walked up to Harry and Blaise's desk.
"Now you try, Mr Zabini would you like to go first?" said Mcgonagall.
Blaise nodded.
"Remember 1, 2, 3, Serraverto" said Mcgonagall repeating the wand movement with her wand.
Blaise pulled out his wand and tapped his owl 3 times and concentrated.
"Serraverto" said Blaise softly flicking his wand at the owl.
The owl transformed into a clear glass like Mcgonagall's.
"Well done, 10 points to Slytherin, now the rest of you try" said Mcgonagall.
Harry pulled out his wand and tapped Shadow three times.
"Serraverto" said Harry flicking his wand at Shadow.
Shadow transformed into a shiny black goblet.
"Creative" said Daphne chuckling.
"Unique is probably the word I would use Daph" said Harry smiling.
"Unusual colour Mr Potter, but well done nonetheless, take 5 points" said Mcgonagall sternly.
Tracey tapped her cat three times with her wand.
"Serraverto" said Tracey flicking her wand.
Her cat managed to turn into a goblet covered in black fur and complete with a small black furry tail.
Harry and Blaise chuckled.
Tracey picked up the goblet watching the tail moving about randomly.
"That's the best one yet" said Harry.
"Nice one Trace, you should get extra marks for creative thinking" said Daphne.
Mcgonagall walked over to their table.
She looked at the goblet before turning it back into the cat.
"Try again Ms Davis, you need to concentrate more on what you want it to look like" said Mcgonagall sternly.
Mcgonagall left them to see to some of the Ravenclaw students.
"You should concentrate on giving it a face Trace, that would be creative" said Blaise.
Tracey stuck her tongue out at him before trying again.
Daphne went next and managed to get hers done after two attempts with the first resulting in a clear glass goblet complete with a pair of yellow eyes to the amusement of the four.
After Tracey's third try she got it right and turned her cat into a black goblet similar to Harry's.
"Nice, not as creative as mine though" joked Harry.
"I don't know, I like this one better" said Daphne.
"Me too" said Blaise.
"Majority vote, I win brother" said Tracey smirking.
Harry chuckled.
"Fine you win" sighed Harry.
"Cheer up Potter, your beginning to make my mood worse as well" said Blaise smirking.
Harry just laughed and lightly punched him in the arm.
"That's better Ms Davis, but like with Mr Potter an unusual colour, nevertheless take 5 points" said Mcgonagall striding over to them.
Mcgonagall walked away from them to check on the other tables work.
About ten minutes had passed when the rest of the Slytherins started laughing at the back of the room.
Draco had attempted the spell but had only succeeded in turning his eagle owl into a goblet with wings which then flew out of an open window.
"Nice one Draco" said Harry chuckling.
Draco flushed with embarrassment.
"Well seeing as your owl has flown off Mr Malfoy, you can make an early start on the homework, 12 inches of parchment on the spell including how or where you went wrong" said Mcgonagall sternly.
Draco scowled and proceeded to get a quill and parchment out of his bag.
Towards the end of the lesson as the students were packing their books away an Asian Ravenclaw girl with short black hair Harry recognised as Su Li put her hand up.
Mcgonagall turned to face her.
"Yes Ms Li" said Mcgonagall.
"Professor, I was wondering if you could tell us about the Chamber Of Secrets" said Su Li in a deep voice.
Professor Mcgonagall looked around the room to see all of the students looking at her with interest.
"Very well then, well as you well know, Hogwarts was founded over a thoused years ago by the four greatest witches and wizards of the age, Godric Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff, Rowena Ravenclaw, and Salazar Slytherin" said Mcgonagall.
Harry and Blaise leaned forward with interest.
"Now 3 of the founders coexisted quite harmoniously, 1 did not" said Mcgonagall.
"3 guesses who" said a male voice from the middle of the room.
Mcgonagall nodded.
"Salazar Slytherin wished to be more selective about the students admitted to Hogwarts, he believed magical learning should be kept in all magic families, in other words, pure bloods" said Mcgonagall looking at Malfoy for the last word.
Malfoy smirked.
"Unable to persuade the others, he decided to leave the school, now according to legend, Slytherin built a hidden chamber in this castle known as the Chamber Of Secrets, and shortly before departing he sealed it, until the time when the true Heir Of Slytherin returned to the school, the Heir would be able to open the Chamber and unleash the horror within to purge the school of those in Slytherins view were unworthy to study magic" said Mcgonagall.
"Muggleborns" said Su.
Mcgonagall nodded and pointed her wand at Su.
"Naturally the school has been searched many times, and no one has found such a chamber" said Mcgonagall.
Tracey looked at Mcgonagall.
"Professor, what does the legend say about what is in the chamber?" said Tracey.
"Well, the chamber is said to be the home of something that only the Heir Of Slytherin can control, it is said to be the home of a monster" said Mcgonagall.
Tracey shuddered.
"Enough for now, you can go" said Mcgonagall.
The four got up and left the classroom along with the other students.
After an extremely dull History Of Magic lesson the four headed to the Great Hall for lunch.
"How much do you guys know about the Chamber Of Secrets?" said Harry tucking into a beef sandwich.
"Not much, my parents told me the legend but nothing else" said Daphne.
"My Mother said that the last time it was reported to be opened was about 50 years ago, apparently a student supposedly died as well but they kept that under wraps" said Blaise.
"I'll probably write to Sirius and my Mother, see if they know anything about it" said Harry.
"You think they'll know?" said Tracey.
"Sirius will most likely, his parents will have probably been at school then, my Mother might, she always enjoyed reading about history" said Harry.
"Well we've got a free period next, write to them then, I'll write to my parents as well" said Daphne.
"Same" said Blaise.
Harry nodded.
After lunch the four made their way back to the common room to write their letters.
Harry sat down at the desk in his room with some parchment and a quill.
Dear Mum
Hey Mum, I don't know if you've heard but someone has opened the Chamber Of Secrets at school and whatever it is that's inside it has attacked Mrs Norris and petrified her. Do you or Father know anything else about the chamber other than the basic legend. If so could you tell me. I'm also asking Sirius as well to see what he knows.
Other than that things have been all right this year. I'm playing in my first match this weekend against Gryffindor. I hope You, Dad and Rea are going to come and watch it. Also Lockhart is a joke all we do is just act out scenes from his books in lessons. Usually with Charles playing some sort of creature he 'supposedly' defeated, what a joke.
Tell Rea I said hi as well, I'll see you at Christmas.
Love Harry
Harry finished the letter and folded it up placing it in an envelope before pulling out another piece of parchment and starting to write.
Dear Padfoot
Hey Padfoot, I don't know if you've heard but someone has opened the Chamber Of Secrets again. Do you know anything about the last time it was opened. Surely someone in your family might have mentioned it. Mrs Norris has been petrified by whatever is down there as well as someone writing about the chamber being opened on the wall in blood. Let me know if you know anything.
Also its my first match this weekend. Come up and watch it'll be fun. Lockhart is a complete joke and a fraud though. Ever since the pixie incident at the start of term he's had us watch him and Charles re-enact scenes from his books.
Anyway I'll see you at Christmas
Love Harry
Harry placed the parchment in an envelope. He picked both envelopes up and looked at Blaise who had just finished writing his letter.
"Lets go find the girls, then we can head to the Owlery" said Blaise.
Harry nodded and the two walked out of the room.
Daphne and Tracey were waiting for them in the common room on one of the settees.
"Ready to go guys?" said Daphne holding a letter in her hand.
"Yeah" said Harry.
Daphne and Tracey stood up and the four left the common room.
Upon reaching the Owlery Harry, Daphne and Blaise sent their letters off with their respective owls before leaving.
History of magic was a dull affair with the four using quick quotes quills to take their notes for them while they fell asleep due to Binns lecture voice.
The following day Shadow delivered Lily's and Sirius's replies to Harry at breakfast.
Harry pocketed the letters deciding to read them during their lunch break. Daphne and Blaise also received replies and pocketed them to read later.
The four were in their potions lesson that afternoon working on brewing a successful Swelling Solution in pairs. Harry was working with Daphne while Tracey was working with Blaise. As they were placing the final touches to their potion Harry heard something drop into the cauldron making a splash. Peeking into the cauldron he saw sparks erupting from underneath the surface.
Quick as a flash Harry turned to Daphne and forced her to the floor with his body covering hers as his cauldron exploded showering the Slytherin's in swelling solution and scrap pieces of pewter.
Malfoy had been hit in the face causing his nose to swell up like an oversized melon. Goyle had been hit in the face causing his eyes to swell up like dinner plates. Crabbe's right arm had been coated in it swelling and doubling in size. Pansy had been hit in the face causing her lips and cheeks to swell to almost three times their size. Harry's left leg had been hit causing it to swell up and cause tears in his left shoe and left knee. Blaise and Tracey had fortunately managed to duck once the cauldron blew. Harry looked at Daphne and hissed in pain at his swelling leg.
Blaise walked around and hoisted Harry to his feet with Harry's right arm around his shoulder.
"Come on, Snape will fix you up" said Blaise.
Harry nodded.
"Everyone who has been hit come to the front for a deflating draft" said Snape getting flasks of antidotes out of his drawer.
Blaise walked Harry to the front where Draco and Goyle were being treated.
Harry to his misfortune was treated last. After his leg had been reduced to normal size he pulled Snape aside.
"Someone threw something into my Cauldron, just before it exploded, I heard the splash" said Harry.
Snape nodded and strode over to the remnants of Harry's cauldron. He conjured a pair of tweezers and reached inside pulling something out.
It was a burnt Dr Filibuster Firework. Snape snarled and looked around the room fixing multiple students with angry glares most notably Charles and Ron who just looked puzzled.
"When I find who has done this they will be expelled immediately, mark my words" snarled Snape.
No one dared say anything.
"Get out, all of you" said Snape angrily.
The students hastily packed their bags and left the room in droves.
Harry, Daphne, Tracey and Blaise stopped in the corridor after a few minutes.
"Thanks Harry" said Daphne giving him a hug which he returned.
"Don't worry about it" said Harry.
Blaise cleared his throat causing the two of them to break apart.
"It was your Brother and the Weasel" said Blaise.
"I don't doubt that" said Harry.
"You know I saw Granger sneak out of the room after it happened and then return shortly after while you were being treated" said Tracey.
"What do you think she was doing?" said Daphne.
"I don't know, but whatever it was it looked like she didn't want to be seen doing it" said Tracey.
"Shame Snape probably won't be able to prove those 3 were the ones who caused the explosion, even if he did, Dumbledore would stop them from being expelled anyway" said Blaise.
"Yeah, but we might as well have an early lunch then we can practice in the secret passageway for a bit" said Harry.
"All right, lets head off then" said Daphne.
"Lead the way, Hero" said Tracey gesturing to Harry to walk.
Harry smirked and set off walking.
The four had a quick lunch before spending half an hour practising in the secret passageway before they headed off to their Herbology lesson.
After they had finished their lessons for the day the four were sat in Harry and Blaise's room reading their letters.
Dear Harry
I asked your Father about the Chamber Of Secrets but all he knows is vaguely what your Grandparents told him. 50 years ago the Chamber Of Secrets was opened resulting in multiple students being petrified and one being killed. Apparently Hagrid who was a third year student at the time was arrested and expelled but Dumbledore pulled some strings and kept him out of Azkaban instead getting him the Gamekeeper position at Hogwarts. Unfortunately that's all we can tell you.
As for your Quidditch game yes Me, your Father and Dorea will be there to watch it. I believe Sirius and Remus are coming along too. Good luck.
Anyway you and your friends look after yourselves and be safe.
Love Mum
Harry unfolded Sirius's letter.
Dear Pup
I've had a look through the family library but unfortunately there is nothing on the Chamber Of Secrets. My parents might have mentioned something about it when I was younger but I can't remember. Be careful Harry, both you and Tracey. Make sure you and your friends travel together at all times. I don't want to hear about any of you being attacked.
Me and Remus will see you on Saturday. Beth wanted to come but she can't get the day off work. She said she'll make sure to come to the next one.
Stay safe
Love Uncle Padfoot
Harry folded the letter and saw the other three looking at him.
"They didn't know much about it apart from one thing, that Hagrid was arrested and expelled for opening the Chamber last time" said Harry.
"My parents said the same thing" said Daphne.
"My mum didn't know anything about it" said Blaise.
"Damn, well we'll just have to keep an eye out for anything strange going on" said Tracey.
The others nodded.
"Come on lets go and get some dinner" said Harry.
The four made their way out of the room and headed for the Great Hall.
Saturday arrived without incident. Before he knew it Harry was leaving the Slytherin changing room making his way up the tunnel leading to the quidditch pitch.
Like the others around him Harry was dressed in dark green quidditch robes with padding on the chest and arms complete with leather gloves on his hands. He was stood next to Draco who had a smug look on his face stood behind Marcus Flint.
A whistle sounded causing them all to mount their brooms and shoot off out of the entrance way onto the pitch. The Slytherin players grouped together and flew one lap around the entire pitch.
Harry spotted his parents and Dorea sat with Professor Dumbledore and Flitwick while Remus and Sirius were sat a few seats in front of them with to Harry's surprise Professor Snape.
The unmistakable voice of Lee Jordan on the announcers microphone caught Harry's attention.
"And the Gryffindor team, Keeper and Captain Oliver Wood, Beaters Fred and George Wealsey, Chasers Katie Bell, Alicia Spinnet and the lovely Angelina Johnson, who still won't go out with me no matter what, unlucky for her" shouted Lee to the cheers of most of the stadium.
"JORDAN!" shouted Mcgonagall.
"Sorry Professor, and finally the Seeker, Charles Potter" souted Lee to another massive applause.
Harry sees Charles do a backflip on his broom.
"And now the Snakes" shouted Lee to a massive chorus of boos from the students.
Harry rolled his eyes.
"Keeper Arron Vaisey, Beaters Michael Montague and Alex Carrow, Chasers Adrian Pucey, Captain Marcus Flint and making it even more interesting Harry Potter" shouted Lee.
Harry rolled his eyes and noticed Sirius, Remus, Snape, Lily and Dorea clapping for him.
"And finally Seeker Draco Malfoy" shouted Lee causing the biggest boo yet.
Madam Hooch walked over to the crate and opened it releasing the bludger's and the snitch.
She picked up the quaffle and prepared to throw it in the air.
Harry got ready to catch it.
She threw the quaffle upwards above the chasers.
"The quaffle is released and the game begins" shouted Lee.
Harry shot forward and just caught the quaffle before Katie Bell could get it. He flew under her and sped off towards the Gryffindor hoops with Pucey to his left and Flint to his far right.
He passed to Pucey and gained some height trying to distract Wood while Flint and Pucey exchanged passes.
Seeing an opening he dove towards the two where Flint prepared to shoot before quickly passing him the quaffle allowing Harry to shoot at the left hoop. This caught Wood off guard and the quaffle sailed through the left hoop to the cheers off the Slytherin students.
"Potter scores with a well worked move between the three Slytherin chasers" shouted Lee.
Harry and Flint gave each other a light shoulder barge before heading back to the middle to start play again.
The game went on for a while with both teams scoring for fun until it was 180-100 in favour of Slytherin with Harry scoring another 5 goals. Harry looked towards Draco and scowled.
Draco was too busy taunting Charles to notice that the snitch was floating right next to his face.
Harry had no time to continue watching as Pucey scored another making it 190-100. Draco and Charles took off after the snitch with a single bludger chasing them constantly.
Harry, Flint and Pucey managed to bring the score up to 260-120 when they noticed Draco and Charles closing in on the snitch.
Harry received the quaffle from Pucey and the three shot off towards the Gryffindor hoops. After a few passes in front of the hoops Flint managed to get score another seconds before loud cheers erupted from most of the stadium.
"Charles Potter's caught the snitch straight after Flint scores, its a tie, 270-270" shouted Lee.
Harry turned to look for Charles before noticing him on the floor dodging attacks by the bludger.
Flying towards the ground he saw Hermione, Ron and Hagrid running over to Charles where Hermione destroyed the bludger.
He flew over to where Malfoy was lying on the ground groaning followed by Flint.
"You idiot, the snitch was floating right next to your head yet you were too busy taunting my brother" said Harry in anger.
Draco groaned again.
Harry began walking towards where Charles was while Flint was shouting at Draco.
He arrived just in time to see Lockhart cast a spell on Charles right arm.
After the spell was finished Harry thought he was going to be sick.
Charles's arm was flexible and looked like folded rubber.
"That idiot got rid of the bones in his arm, useless fraud" thought Harry.
Fred and George hoisted Charles up and dragged him off the pitch.
Harry followed them up to the Hospital Wing. Daphne, Tracey and Blaise caught up with him at the castle doors.
The four were stood next to Fred and George Weasley where they caught the tail end of the conversation.
"Your in for a rough night Potter, regrowing bones is a nasty business" said Madam Pomfrey handing Charles a goblet full of Skele-grow potion.
Charles took a drink of it and spat it out in disgust.
"What did you expect, pumpkin juice?" said Pomfrey in exasperation.
Madam Pomfrey left and went back to her office.
"Bloody useless teacher, what was he thinking?" said Daphne.
"I'm sure he didn't mean to do that, everyone makes mistakes" said Hermione.
"He vanished all the bones in his arm Granger, the fool can't cast a spell to save his life" said Harry.
"He can, have you read his books, have you read the things he's done?" said Hermione.
"Fiction" said Tracey.
Hermione glared at them.
"Hermione, Weasel over there can barely cast spells at times, but even he can cast a better spell than Flopheart, and he's only 12, even if he acts younger than that most of the time" said Blaise.
"Watch it Zabini" said Ron angrily with his ears going red.
"We're not going to waste any time trying to convince you Granger, the man is a fraud plain and simple" said Tracey.
"Come on lets go" said Daphne.
Harry nodded.
The four turned around and left the Hospital Wing.