The Egg and the Eye

Harry Prepares to Use the Prefects' Bathroom to Solve the Egg Clue
Harry Potter decides to use the prefects' bathroom to work out the clue from the golden egg. He carefully plans his trip to avoid being caught out of bed at night, remembering past encounters with Filch. He takes the Invisibility Cloak and the Marauder's Map with him to ensure his safety while sneaking through the empty corridors of Hogwarts.
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Harry Enters the Luxurious Prefects' Bathroom
Harry sneaks into the prefects' bathroom and is amazed by its luxurious setup, which includes marble fittings, jewel-encrusted taps, and a sleeping mermaid in a painting. Though he is impressed by the surroundings, Harry remains unsure how Cedric's advice to use the bathroom will help him solve the egg clue.
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Moaning Myrtle Surprises Harry and Suggests He Submerge the Egg in Water
As Harry attempts to figure out the golden egg's secret, Moaning Myrtle appears and advises him to submerge the egg in water. Myrtle teases Harry about spying on students in the bathroom and reveals that she has also watched Cedric Diggory when he came to solve the same clue.
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Harry Solves the Egg Clue Underwater with Moaning Myrtle's Help
Following Moaning Myrtle's suggestion, Harry submerges the egg in the water and hears a haunting song revealing the second task's challenge. The song informs him that he will have one hour to recover something valuable that will be taken from him by underwater beings.
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Harry Discovers the Task Involves Merpeople
After hearing the egg's song, Harry realizes that the task will involve merpeople, who live at the bottom of the Black Lake. He becomes concerned about how he will be able to breathe underwater during the task, as he lacks any significant swimming experience.
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Harry Sneaks Back and Discovers Barty Crouch in Snape's Office
After solving the egg clue, Harry begins his return to Gryffindor Tower. While checking the Marauder's Map, he notices the unexpected presence of Barty Crouch in Severus Snape's office. Driven by curiosity, Harry decides to investigate.
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Harry Traps Himself in a Trick Step and Loses the Egg and Map
While heading to investigate Crouch, Harry accidentally steps into a trick staircase, trapping his leg. The golden egg rolls down the stairs, creating a loud noise and attracting Filch's attention. Harry also drops the Marauder's Map, leaving him vulnerable to discovery.
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Filch, Snape, and Moody Intervene After the Egg Causes a Commotion
Filch retrieves the egg and accuses Peeves of causing the disturbance. Snape arrives and quickly suspects Harry's involvement. Moody appears and, using his magical eye, locates Harry, though he doesn't reveal his presence. Moody takes control of the situation, confiscating the Marauder's Map and sending Snape and Filch away.
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Moody Questions Harry and Borrows the Marauder's Map
After helping Harry out of the trick step, Moody becomes intrigued by the Marauder's Map and asks to borrow it. He praises Harry's quick thinking and advises him to consider becoming an Auror. Moody also reveals his deep suspicion of Severus Snape and hints at Barty Crouch's obsession with catching Dark wizards.
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Harry Ponders Moody's Suspicions and His Own Future
As Harry returns to Gryffindor Tower, he reflects on Moody's comments about Snape and the strange behavior of Barty Crouch. He is also intrigued by Moody's suggestion that he become an Auror, though he feels hesitant about pursuing such a dangerous career.
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