Chapter 1419: Heir
Although a first-year student had been attacked, they had happened to cultivate Mandrakes this term, and with Dumbledore there to steady everyone's nerves, the matter was temporarily kept under control.
Yet behind the scenes, rumors about the Chamber of Secrets, the Petrifying Charm, and Xu Yue only grew more intense. Claims that the attacked first-year had not gotten along with Xu Yue also began to surface...
"You said you followed the voice there? You were the only one who could hear it?"
After hearing what Harry had said, Xu Yue seemed somewhat surprised as he confirmed it.
Afterward, Harry naturally sought out the few companions he trusted most to share his secret with.
"I think so. I followed the voice and found the bloody writing, as well as the junior hanging there."
Harry's face was full of dejection, as though he felt like a freak.
"Should I tell Dumbledore about this?"
"Harry, you need to understand that hearing strange voices isn't a good sign, even in the wizarding world."
Hermione spoke up, drawing on what she had read, and Ron shared the same view.
In the end, they decided to keep it under wraps for the time being.
Then, during class the next day, Hermione directly asked the veteran Professor McGonagall about the Chamber of Secrets.
Though the topic was heavy, Professor McGonagall slowly explained the matter of the Chamber.
A thousand years ago, the four founders had disagreed over whether students needed to be of pure blood. In the end, Slytherin left behind the Chamber and a monster within it, waiting for his heir to open it and fulfill his long-cherished wish.
To release the terrifying monster inside and purge all students who were unqualified.
The Chamber had been opened once fifty years ago, and a