McGonagall Announces Ginny's Capture

PAGES: 292-295

While waiting to tell Professor McGonagall about their discovery, Harry and Ron hide in the staffroom and overhear the teachers discussing the latest attack. Professor McGonagall reveals that Ginny Weasley has been taken into the Chamber of Secrets, leaving the staff in shock. Lockhart is coerced into dealing with the situation, despite his obvious fear and incompetence.