Chapter 28
The group met a couple times and the students from four houses discussed what they learned so far; however, there were no new clues to the monster or its chamber. Even with the help of the Restricted section of the library, where passes were provided by either Professor Snape or Professor Evans- Potter did not help much as the group did not find any relevant information for their problem.
On thirtieth of October, the day before the game between Slytherin and Gryffindor the students sat in History of Magic Class, listening to Professor Longbottom's lecture. As soon as she began to teach, Augusta Longbottom became a more liked Professor than Binns ever been as she proved to be very knowledgeable in her subject as well as making the material seem more interesting and easy. "Professor, could you tell us about the Chamber of Secrets?" asked Harry his Professor, as he was curious if the Professor knew any relevant information to their case.
"All right Mr. Potter, I will tell you about the Chamber as it is a part of our Castle's history. Many modern historians argue that this room has never existed and was created as a myth but after studying some ancient texts, I found a couple of times when the Chamber was mentioned in the Founder's diaries. As you all know, four people founded this school, Godric Gryffindor, Helga Hufflepuff, Rowena Ravenclaw and Salazar Slytherin. At one point Salazar and Godric started an argument on who should be taught at Hogwarts, as Slytherin wanted only the purebloods to attend the school. Slytherin left the school but before he did that, he created a Chamber, where he put a monster. It is said that when his heir would return, he or she will open the Chamber and unleash the creature that laid there for ages." The Professor finished her conversation on the Chamber of Secrets and Continued with the lecture.
As the lecture ended, Harry and his friends left the room and saw the next class entering the room. "Hello Harry, Hermione" Minerva then greeted the rest of her friends and proceeded to her desk.
"Hey you slimy snake" shouted Ronal Weasley and threw a small crystal ball at Minerva's feet. The glass broke and some dark green liquid touched Minerva's skin.
"What potion did you throw at me?" spouted the girl. Before anything else could happen, large silver green crest appeared in the air, just above the girl's head.
"That is the crest of Salazar Slytherin" one girl exclaimed. Before Ron could jump at the girl and hurt her, Professor Longbottom grabbed him and pushed to the wall.
"You will not bully anyone in my class Mr. Weasley. Detention today after dinner" she told the boy. The second years then started finally exiting the room as previously they were curious on what would Ron do. Harry smiled and looked at Ron, he knew just the method on how to make Weasel suffer for what he did to his friend.
The next morning, the Slytherin Quidditch team stood up early and had a quick breakfast, so that they would have enough strength to defeat the Gryffindor house. As the seven players finished their meal, they went outside to where their brooms awaited them.
"What is this?" asked confused Flint as he saw seven Nimbus 2001 brooms already being polished that lay on the grass.
"Well, my dad and Sirius Black provided this gift for the team," replied Draco happily. Flint congratulated the boys and wished his team luck.
"Don't forget, we have to win the game tonight as we have better players as well as the faster brooms than they. Each student took a broom each and proceeded to the pitch.
Soon the game started and the fourteen Quidditch players were flying in the air. "Angelina gets the Quaffle and tries to score! Slytherins defend and now Draco has the ball," shouted Lee Jordan as he continued to tell what was happening on the pitch. The game lasted for half and hour and by then Slytherin had scored three times although Gryffindor team scored nine times already. Flint was now cursing his new Keeper but knew that he could not do anything at that point.
"Gryffindor team scores again" screamed happy Lee Jordan and the audience saw that the score was one hundred to thirty with Gryffindor winning. Some students that wore red and golden scarves were dancing on their seats, cheering for their team.
"Malfoy scores another goal. You slimy" before he could finish, he was interrupted by Professor McGonagall.
"Jordan!" she said strictly and the boy stopped the insults.
"George Weasley, or is it Fred Weasley, send their Bludger and knock out Malfoy from his broom. The Gryffindor team was cheering again and the next two goals made them even happier as Gryffindor was mow leading by eighty points.
"Harry Potter spotted the snitch!" cried Wood as the crowd switched its focus and observed Harry, as he flew to get the small golden ball. Suddenly, a Bludger flew at him and with a loud sound hit his arm.
"It appears that Potter has just broken his arm. Good for him" cheered Jordan before the Deputy Headmistress looked at him strictly again.
Harry flew in the air and now noticed that the Bludger that hit his arm was now chasing him. Harry accelerated and now forgot about the snitch, he was trying to escape the mad flying ball. As the ball almost hit his broom, the boy suddenly descended to the ground and tried to change the broom's direction but found some difficulty in that as he had only one functioning arm. As he almost hit the ground, one red haired woman grabbed the hand of the person sitting next to her. As the two Professors saw what happened, they quickly pulled their arms away from one another and moved their bodies away.
Fortunately, Harry changed the broom's direction and flew in the sky again. The Bludger was chasing at him again but now Harry saw the Snitch again. He flew towards it and then caught it, before landing on the ground. However, the rogue Bludger did not stop its hunt and flew at Harry.
"Reducto" shouted Hermione as she approached her friend and destroyed the Bludger menace.
"Well done Harry, you played well" Lily Evans approached her son and congratulated him with the game. "However, if you ever try any of these tricks again, I will ban you from playing Quidditch" she threatened him. Harry smiled. Professor Snape soon approached and gave the boy a small bottle with transparent liquid in it.
"Drink it Potter," he commanded and the boy made a sip. It was not very pleasant one but soon after he finished, he felt that his arm did not feel any more pain and the bones were whole again.
"And as for you Mr. Weasley, you have a detention in my office tonight after dinner for hexing the bladger" Ron Weasley face reddened from anger but he did not say anything as he did not wish to receive a third detention in the span of two days.
"O, and twenty point from Gryffindor" Lily Evans deducted from his house and the Slytherin team soon saw how the annoying Gryffindor walked towards the Castle and as he was approaching its entrance, they though that they heard some threats that came from the boy.
A/N: next chapter: petrifications of students begin! Who do you think will be petrified in the next chapter? Also, the dueling club starts, that will feature the battle of two former friends (guess who they are)