A/N: Hello, my friends, what's up? So, Harry and Ron have found out about the basilisk, but Ginny is taken in the Chamber. Oliver, still trying to figure everything out, remembers something that will make everything clear. Be happy, guys, because everything's fine.

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Oliver didn't sleep that night, not even for an hour. Only a few minutes after he had left his friends in the common room, Percy had followed him, crying and yelling. Between his sobs, he had told him that the rumor Lexi had heard was true. A girl was taken in the Chamber of Secrets and this girl was no other than Ginny Weasley. McGonagall, depressed and shocked, had announced that in a few days they would depart for Hogwarts.

He had given up. Despite the notes he had taken and the conclusions he had tried to make, he had failed. There were more attacks and now Ginny's life was in danger. Oliver was worried for the little girl, but, on the other hand, he couldn't forget Harry's words. He rose on his bed quietly, to not wake Percy and the others. Was it possible that Harry and Ron were in the Chamber of Secrets now? Maybe they were fighting the monster. Or maybe they had informed the staff.

I should go with them, he blamed himself. Allowing two second-years to deal with it…what the hell was I thinking?

He went down to the common room, lit a fire with his wand and tried to concentrate. His mother had told him once that night is the best advisor. When you just sit there, thinking, without anyone to disturb you, you can realize things you would never imagine.

What kind of monster would Salazar Slytherin hide in the Chamber of Secrets?

1- A monster loyal to him and Slytherin House in general

2- A monster destined to attack only Muggle-borns

3- A monster that would recognize the Heir of Slytherin as its one and true master

He stopped writing for a few moments. All victims of this monster were only petrified, not killed, although Slytherin's intention was to "purge" the school from the Muggle-borns. Why was that? Was it the monster's fault? Or did the victims have something to protect them? But, even if it was so, the main problem still existed. It had to be such a dark monster, such an evil creature, to obey only Slytherin and his heir.

What do we know about Salazar Slytherin?

Alright, he had created the Slytherin House, which would have ambitious and cunning students, who wouldn't stop at anything to have what they wanted. Naturally, he hated Muggle-borns. But what else?

'Damn it!' Oliver groaned. 'What is it? What can't I see?'

He had a feeling that it was easy and thought about all the things he had discussed with Calliope. He closed his eyes tightly and, suddenly, like a miracle, a memory came back to him. He, Calliope and the twins were outside the Great Hall, right after the Dueling Club. Lexi and Phoebe had revealed that Harry was a Parselmouth and Calliope had asked for more information.

" 'According to experts' Phoebe explained 'Parseltongue is spoken mostly by dark wizards, including Herpo the Foul, You-Know-Who himself and…'

'…Salazar Slytherin?' Calliope interrupted her.

'Yes, exactly' "

Oliver opened his eyes, with the passionate spark they had when he was talking about Quidditch. It was so simple, indeed, so simple. Calliope and Phoebe, accidentally, had provided him with THE clue.

Salazar Slytherin was a Parselmouth.

Now the puzzle was completed. Of course. It was the only monster Salazar Slytherin would trust to fully obey him. Oliver took his quill and started writing again.

Salazar Slytherin- Parselmouth

Slytherin's emblem- Snake

Conclusion 1- Slytherin's monster is a snake as well

Conclusion 2- Slytherin's monster is a BASILISK

He had read legends about said monster and, the more he thought about it, the more sure he was that he had found it. Everything fit, everything. That was the key he hadn't seen. Basilisk. A giant snake, considered the most deadly monster ever. It could kill only by looking people in the eye, instantly. And it was logical that Slytherin, as a Parselmouth, would have a snake to do the dirty job for him.

Why did the basilisk petrify and not kill anyone?

It was obvious. Instant death was the consequence if the victim looked the snake in the eyes. But not if they had something that could only reflect it. Mrs. Norris and Calliope were found next to a pool of water, Colin Creevey had his camera and Hermione and Penelope had the mirror. Sir Nicholas maybe saw it normally, but, being a ghost, he couldn't die and was in a petrified-like state. And Justin saw it through him.

Oliver left a small laughter. Finally, he had come to a solution. And the paper Harry was holding should be information about the basilisk. That's why he had left so quickly.

Harry and Ron are dealing with a basilisk?

'Oh, no!'

If only he had discovered the truth earlier. He could warn the boys, offer to help them. Two boys against a giant snake that they couldn't look at was a suicide mission. On the other hand, of course, Harry and Ron were skilled wizards. Either way, right now there was nothing he could do. He had no idea where the entrance to the Chamber of Secrets was. The only thing he could do was hope and pray.


It was over. And over in a good way, the best the Hogwarts students and teachers could ever imagine.

The morning after the announcement that Ginny was abducted in the Chamber and Oliver had discovered that a basilisk was responsible for the attacks, McGonagall had informed them that Hogwarts would remain open. She had only said that Slytherin's monster was destroyed and Ginny was safe and sound. Although she didn't give them any details, Oliver knew that Harry and Ron had done the unbelievable.

Despite the fact that it wasn't the end of the term yet, Dumbledore had decided to hold a feast and most students were in the Great Hall already. Oliver, though, wanted to visit Calliope, thinking that she would be resurrected soon.

'That's a perfect timing, Mr. Wood!' Professor Sprout smiled at him while coming out of the hospital wing. Oliver stopped walking and looked eagerly at the door, with a warm smile on his face. Finally, he would see her awake after all these days. He would be next to her, help her deal with the aftermath of her attack.


Calliope was feeling life returning in her body. Still feeling a bit numb, she moved her arms and feet and rubbed her forehead. The image of the terrible snake was still clear, but it would vanish with the time.

She thanked Madam Pomfrey for reviving her and left. When she saw Oliver waiting for her, smiling, all her bravery and her resistance broke. She ran and threw herself into his arms and, when he hugged her back, the tears escaped from her eyes. All the fear burst out right then and she only wanted to release herself. Her head was on his shoulder and she was sobbing, feeling him stroking her hair and listening to him trying to calm her down.

'It's okay, Calliope. Everything is over, don't be afraid' he whispered in her ear and his voice was also trembling. 'I missed you so much, Callie. I thought I had lost you forever'

'I'm sorry' she whispered back. 'I'm so sorry'

The two of them started walking towards the Great Hall and Oliver explained how he had found out that the monster in the Chamber was a basilisk. Calliope was impressed.

'Who would have known' she whistled. 'We had the truth before us for such a long time'

'I would go with Harry and Ron in the Chamber, but it was too late when I realized everything and I didn't know the entrance' Oliver apologized, wanting to make clear how much he wanted to save her.

'It's okay' Calliope hugged him from the shoulder. 'Although, I'm sure it would be remarkable to see you fly around the basilisk as a way to distract it'

Oliver laughed so loudly, that the persons in the portraits looked curiously towards him, but he didn't care. Now he truly realized that he had his best friend back and he wanted to sing, to yell, to express his happiness.


That feast was the best Calliope had experienced. Everyone was happy to see that their petrified friends were alright again, Phoebe was crying so hard, that she could fill a cup, Fred and George couldn't stop hugging her when they saw her. Even Ginny, who looked much healthier and happier now, gave her a hug.

'Forgive me' she said.

'Forgive you?' Calliope asked. 'Why? You didn't do anything wrong'

'Don't think about it, Calliope' said Ron, caressing his little sister's shoulder. 'Believe me, it's a very long story'

'Calliope Bowden, if you scare us like this again, I'm gonna kill you!' Lexi told her, but she couldn't prevent her smirk.

Oliver and Calliope looked at each other and nodded. They told their friends everything about how they were investigating the attacks and their conclusions. After Calliope told them about seeing the basilisk in the water, the others gasped.

'Calliope, do you have the slightest idea how lucky you are?' Fred told her. 'If there wasn't that pool…you could…'

'Well, let's not ruin the atmosphere with "what if's", okay?' Phoebe threw him a furious look.

'But how did you find it out, Oliver?' Elaine wanted to know.

'Actually, it was thanks to Calliope and Phoebe' Oliver smiled. 'They had said that Salazar Slytherin was a Parselmouth. After a lot of thinking, I realized that he would choose a snake as a servant. And the only snake deadly enough to attack Muggle-borns is the basilisk'

'Wow!' George exclaimed. 'Wood, mate, are you sure you shouldn't be in Ravenclaw?'

'Thank God he isn't' laughed Fred. 'We would lose our Keeper that way'

'So, guys' Lexi turned to Calliope and Oliver with a sly wink 'is that why you were acting so odd, sneaking around and pretending you were doing homework?'

'Yes' the two of them responded.

'Oh, okay' Lexi's smile became even wider. 'Because these two gentlemen' she pointed at the twins, who stared at the ceiling with an innocent look that didn't convince anyone 'had assumed that you two are together and didn't want to tell us'

Calliope groaned and shook her head in despair, Oliver's face became as red as a Quaffle and the girls started laughing.

'I should strangle you in your sleep!' Oliver said to Fred and George. 'Too bad that you two are the best Beaters I could ever have and your death would be a loss for the team!'

'Exactly!' Calliope agreed. 'Otherwise I would help him'

'You wouldn't protect us, Callie?' the twins' eyes widened in shock.

'Of course I wouldn't. Clowns'

Professor Dumbledore begun his speech and asked for applause for Madam Pomfrey and Professor Sprout, thanks to whom the petrified students were with them again. Everybody, even some Slytherins, started clapping, especially the ones who were attacked and their friends. Then, the headmaster announced that all exams were cancelled, as a school treat, and the students roared enthusiastically, except Hermione, of course.

'I never thought I would hear these words from a teacher!' Elaine exclaimed, giving a high five to Harriet.

'I think a toast is necessary here' Oliver raised his cup with pumpkin juice. 'To our Callie and all those who were saved from petrfication! May this be the last horrible event we ever live here!'

'I second that!' Fred exclaimed as they were all raising their cups.

Calliope smiled and looked at the enchanted ceiling, happy to be back. Right now, she felt she could deal with all the monsters in the world.

A/N: Okay, everybody, that's it :) Next chapter will be up soon :D