Harry and Ron Discover Flooding in Moaning Myrtle's Bathroom

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Harry Potter and Ron Weasley overhear Argus Filch complaining about a flood in Moaning Myrtle's bathroom. Upon investigating, they find Myrtle in a particularly bad mood because someone had thrown a book at her. Harry discovers the book is an old, waterlogged diary belonging to T. M. Riddle. Ron warns Harry that some magical books are dangerous, but Harry picks it up regardless.