The Writing on the Wall
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Argus Filch Accuses Harry Potter of Killing Mrs. Norris
After Draco Malfoy's taunting, Argus Filch arrives and sees his petrified cat, Mrs. Norris, hanging by her tail from the torch bracket. Horrified, he accuses Harry Potter of murdering his cat. However, Albus Dumbledore and several teachers, including Severus Snape and Minerva McGonagall, quickly intervene and take Filch, Harry, Ron, and Hermione to Gilderoy Lockhart's office to investigate the situation.
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After Draco Malfoy's taunting, Argus Filch arrives and sees his petrified cat, Mrs. Norris, hanging by her tail from the torch bracket. Horrified, he accuses Harry Potter of murdering his cat. However, Albus Dumbledore and several teachers, including Severus Snape and Minerva McGonagall, quickly intervene and take Filch, Harry, Ron, and Hermione to Gilderoy Lockhart's office to investigate the situation.
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Gilderoy Lockhart Tries to Impress Albus Dumbledore During the Investigation
In Gilderoy Lockhart's office, Albus Dumbledore examines Mrs. Norris and determines that she is not dead but petrified. Lockhart, eager to impress, continuously suggests unlikely explanations, claiming to know how to reverse the curse. Filch remains distraught, convinced Harry is responsible and reveals his secret of being a Squib. Albus Dumbledore calms Filch by explaining that Pomona Sprout's Mandrakes will eventually cure Mrs. Norris.
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In Gilderoy Lockhart's office, Albus Dumbledore examines Mrs. Norris and determines that she is not dead but petrified. Lockhart, eager to impress, continuously suggests unlikely explanations, claiming to know how to reverse the curse. Filch remains distraught, convinced Harry is responsible and reveals his secret of being a Squib. Albus Dumbledore calms Filch by explaining that Pomona Sprout's Mandrakes will eventually cure Mrs. Norris.
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Severus Snape Suggests Harry Be Punished
During the investigation, Severus Snape suggests that Harry should be punished for being in the corridor where Mrs. Norris was found. He insinuates that Harry is hiding something and suggests removing him from the Gryffindor Quidditch team. Professor McGonagall strongly objects, and Albus Dumbledore asserts that Harry is innocent until proven guilty.
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During the investigation, Severus Snape suggests that Harry should be punished for being in the corridor where Mrs. Norris was found. He insinuates that Harry is hiding something and suggests removing him from the Gryffindor Quidditch team. Professor McGonagall strongly objects, and Albus Dumbledore asserts that Harry is innocent until proven guilty.
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The Trio Ponders the Meaning of the Chamber of Secrets
After leaving the investigation, Harry, Ron, and Hermione retreat to an empty classroom to discuss the meaning of the mysterious message and the attack on Mrs. Norris. They wonder about the significance of the Chamber of Secrets and the identity of its heir. Ron also explains to Harry what a Squib is, providing insight into Filch's resentment.
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After leaving the investigation, Harry, Ron, and Hermione retreat to an empty classroom to discuss the meaning of the mysterious message and the attack on Mrs. Norris. They wonder about the significance of the Chamber of Secrets and the identity of its heir. Ron also explains to Harry what a Squib is, providing insight into Filch's resentment.
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Filch's Obsession with Guarding the Crime Scene
In the days following the attack on Mrs. Norris, Filch obsessively guards the corridor where it happened, constantly scrubbing the wall and attempting to detain students for minor infractions. His emotional turmoil and fixation on the event fuel rumors throughout the school, especially among first-years like Ginny Weasley, who is particularly disturbed by the attack.
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In the days following the attack on Mrs. Norris, Filch obsessively guards the corridor where it happened, constantly scrubbing the wall and attempting to detain students for minor infractions. His emotional turmoil and fixation on the event fuel rumors throughout the school, especially among first-years like Ginny Weasley, who is particularly disturbed by the attack.
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Harry Encounters Justin Finch-Fletchley, Who Avoids Him
Harry notices that Justin Finch-Fletchley, a Hufflepuff student, avoids him after seeing him in the corridor. This marks the beginning of Harry realizing that some students are becoming wary of him due to rumors surrounding the Chamber of Secrets and the attack on Mrs. Norris.
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Harry notices that Justin Finch-Fletchley, a Hufflepuff student, avoids him after seeing him in the corridor. This marks the beginning of Harry realizing that some students are becoming wary of him due to rumors surrounding the Chamber of Secrets and the attack on Mrs. Norris.
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Hermione Asks Cuthbert Binns About the Chamber of Secrets
In a rare moment of interest during History of Magic, Hermione asks Cuthbert Binns about the legend of the Chamber of Secrets. Binns initially dismisses it as a myth, but at Hermione's insistence, he reluctantly recounts the story of the Chamber, Salazar Slytherin, and the monster within. His explanation deepens the mystery and raises the possibility that the Chamber could be real.
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In a rare moment of interest during History of Magic, Hermione asks Cuthbert Binns about the legend of the Chamber of Secrets. Binns initially dismisses it as a myth, but at Hermione's insistence, he reluctantly recounts the story of the Chamber, Salazar Slytherin, and the monster within. His explanation deepens the mystery and raises the possibility that the Chamber could be real.
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The Trio Discuss the Implications of the Chamber of Secrets
After the lesson, Harry, Ron, and Hermione discuss the implications of what they have learned about the Chamber of Secrets. Ron expresses his disdain for Salazar Slytherin and the pure-blood ideology. Harry reflects uneasily on how the Sorting Hat almost placed him in Slytherin. They also speculate about whether Draco Malfoy could be the Heir of Slytherin.
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After the lesson, Harry, Ron, and Hermione discuss the implications of what they have learned about the Chamber of Secrets. Ron expresses his disdain for Salazar Slytherin and the pure-blood ideology. Harry reflects uneasily on how the Sorting Hat almost placed him in Slytherin. They also speculate about whether Draco Malfoy could be the Heir of Slytherin.
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The Trio Investigates the Scene of the Attack
The trio returns to the corridor where Mrs. Norris was found. They examine scorch marks on the floor and notice a group of spiders behaving strangely, fleeing the scene. Ron reveals his fear of spiders, and they decide to investigate Moaning Myrtle's bathroom, which is near the site of the attack.
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The trio returns to the corridor where Mrs. Norris was found. They examine scorch marks on the floor and notice a group of spiders behaving strangely, fleeing the scene. Ron reveals his fear of spiders, and they decide to investigate Moaning Myrtle's bathroom, which is near the site of the attack.
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Moaning Myrtle Refuses to Help, and Percy Weasley Scolds the Trio
In Moaning Myrtle's bathroom, the trio asks Myrtle if she saw anything the night of the attack, but she refuses to cooperate. As they leave, they run into Percy Weasley, who scolds them for investigating the scene of the attack, warning Ron not to tarnish his own reputation. Ron accuses Percy of being more concerned with his own status than with their safety.
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In Moaning Myrtle's bathroom, the trio asks Myrtle if she saw anything the night of the attack, but she refuses to cooperate. As they leave, they run into Percy Weasley, who scolds them for investigating the scene of the attack, warning Ron not to tarnish his own reputation. Ron accuses Percy of being more concerned with his own status than with their safety.
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Hermione Reveals Her Plan to Use Polyjuice Potion
After their encounter with Percy, Hermione suggests a daring plan to determine whether Draco Malfoy is the Heir of Slytherin. She proposes brewing Polyjuice Potion to transform themselves into Slytherins and interrogate Malfoy without him realizing who they are. Though dangerous, Ron and Harry agree to help.
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After their encounter with Percy, Hermione suggests a daring plan to determine whether Draco Malfoy is the Heir of Slytherin. She proposes brewing Polyjuice Potion to transform themselves into Slytherins and interrogate Malfoy without him realizing who they are. Though dangerous, Ron and Harry agree to help.
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