Lockhart's True Nature Exposed

PAGES: 295-298

Harry and Ron confront Gilderoy Lockhart, informing him about their discovery of the Chamber's entrance and the Basilisk. However, they find Lockhart packing to flee Hogwarts, admitting that his books are based on other people's achievements, and he is not the hero he claims to be. When Lockhart tries to Obliviate them, Harry disarms him, and they force him to accompany them to the Chamber.