Of the Hogwarts ghosts Harry knew, the Grey Lady was much like the Bloody Baron—both belonged to the colder, more aloof sort of ghost.
Even the Ravenclaws he knew often described the Grey Lady with words like "arrogant" and "looking down on everyone."
Even when Ravenclaw students asked her for help, the Grey Lady, as Ravenclaw's house ghost, would only leave behind a brief instruction before coldly floating away.
As Harry passed by the Grey Lady, she suddenly asked, "Why is it in your hands?"
Harry was somewhat surprised that the Grey Lady had taken the initiative to speak.
But he knew perfectly well that this Diadem was Voldemort's safeguard, one of Voldemort's most deeply hidden secrets.
There was naturally no reason to tell anyone else a secret of this magnitude. If something went wrong and caused serious consequences, that would be bad.
Harry simply chose not to answer and quickened his pace.
He figured that a ghost as arrogant as the Grey Lady would not continue questioning him if he gave no response.
Harry had barely taken a few steps when he sensed something approaching from behind.
Before he could turn around, a terrifying chill swept through his entire body. It felt as though he had been soaked in ice water, and he could not help shuddering.
The Grey Lady passed through Harry's body and floated above him.
Looking down at him, obvious hostility showed on her face as she said coldly, "You cannot take that thing away! Put it down!"
Hearing the tone in the Grey Lady's voice, Harry raised his eyebrows high and asked irritably, "What does it have to do with you? Have you replaced Filch as Hogwarts' caretaker? Can you even pick up the keys?"
"What did you say?" The Grey Lady's eyes widened, as