Have you found what I asked you some days ago? You: The book you mentioned? I researched in my house library this weekend. Yes, about the book of the Hogwarts layout. I think your family may own something like it. You: Maybe. But why does that matter? It is important. The castle holds many secrets within, and not all we see is all to it. You: Yes, I'm sure there are many secret hallways and corridors. There are many areas hidden from the students, even from the professors themselves. You: Are you looking for something in particular? I'll share it with you because you've been a strong ally, but remember, everything that happens will be because of us, both. You: Of course, you know I've been loyal always, Tom. I'm just letting you know, in case you're considering betrayal. You: I'll never...I'm loyal until the end. As I expected. You: I'll keep quiet about anything you decide to share with me. I'm looking out for the entrance of the Chamber of Secrets. You: I've heard of that legend once or twice, perhaps is fake. It is not, and I'm going to find out how to get inside. You: If someone could do that, I'm sure it is you. Do me a favor. Read all you can about it, write to your family, and get back to me after. Good afternoon, lady. Do you have what I asked for? You: I do. My parents did owe some information about the founders and castle secrets. Excellent, you're being of help. Now sit down, I have some advances on the matter. You: I'm glad I'm being of help to you, Tom... I spoke with Professor Binns, the oldest person in the whole Castle, proficient in his subject and Hogwarts history, but he couldn't confirm anything for me. You: Can't he just float around and search for it? I'm afraid we should keep looking and remain quiet about our research. You: Yes, of course. Maybe there's something in the Forbidden Section... The Restricted Section doesn't have anything helpful. As you may imagine, I've been there more than once to say properly. You: I'm not questioning you, Tom. Let me know if I can do anything else... Go attend your classes, we'll catch up later. Miss, I think I managed to find something of importance thanks to your contacts. You: Really?! I...can't be happier to be of help. The entrance of the place used to be behind a trapdoor, but was sealed centuries ago. You: They hid it elsewhere, right? Exactly. Now it should be concealed somewhere more discrete. You: That makes everything even more complicated. Do you have any idea that might help us go the correct way? You: What about an invisible door? No, I don't think so. There should be a symbol, something that may resemble the kind of people who should find it. You: A symbol...Hmm...I'll give it a thought. I'm heading now to my duties. It should be a matter of hours, I know we're close... Come closer, Miss. I need a favor from you, I may have sorted it out. You: Yes! anything you ask, Tom. Go inside this girl's lavatories and search for a serpent symbol. It could be embedded anywhere. You: Will you come as well? I'll be waiting here and search once curfew is up. You: *you go inside and spend a while searching the bathroom* Did you find something? You: There's a serpent engraved in one of the faucets. It doesn't work. This is it. I think it may be the entrance of the Chamber. Follow me, no one should eavesdrop on this information. Sort of. Serpents are our house symbol, as you said, but Salazar Slytherin knew that the heir would be male. Hiding it in a mundane place only used by women was a way to protect it from others actively looking for it. You: He was wise...I guess no one looked in that bathroom before. A smart move, indeed. Besides, I'm already guessing it has a connection with Parseltongue, a trait mostly inherited by his male descendants. You: Will you go inside now you discovered it? Tomorrow, before dinner, I'll open it for the sake of our kind. You: Can I...come with you? Yes, you can come with me. You're late. We should be ongoing by now. You: I'm sorry, the Potions class was delayed. Let's head there before anyone notices we're missing dinnertime. You: Who is that girl staring at you? Who? You: The one from Ravenclaw that passed by. Don't mind her. Another mud-blood who would not be missed if went disappeared. You: I'm glad you are fond of my kind... Now, where were we? You: Over here, this symbol. *Parseltongue* This will lead us to the Chamber, let's go. You: *Goes into the slide tunnel* You are witnessing what is Hogwart's biggest secret. This place was built right after Salazar left, enforcing his beliefs among the other founders. You: What an honor to be here, and, with you. It is the house of a monster. You: And you can control it, right Tom? A monster that will help us build a better, cleaner world. You: A world where we, pure-bloods, rule. Your family taught you well. You: Are you sure that teachers don't know where we are? We shouldn't fear our teachers, this was Salazar's legacy after all. You: Thank you for letting me tag along. Now, for your safety, leave. You: If you control the monster, he can't do anything to me, right? I wouldn't want you to get hurt, not you. This is the heir's job after all. You: Alright. You do know how to get out, right Tom? I'm fully capable of getting out myself, remember? "Today, I, the true heir of Slytherin, found and opened the Chamber myself. A new world should begin, where pure blood rules above any other kind." "I was the chosen one after all." *Parseltongue*
