Ever since Colin was petrified, the news had spread through the school like wildfire. The atmosphere at Hogwarts grew tense once again, and everyone felt in danger. Dumbledore issued an order that no student was to walk alone, nor was anyone allowed to be outside their common room after dark.
Allie wanted to find Riddle again to ask him if he knew anything about the Chamber of Secrets and the petrifications. She tried drinking various potions to knock herself out. After trying this several times, Pansy caught her in the act, and Riddle still never appeared.
It was another joint History of Magic class for Slytherin and Gryffindor. Professor Binns droned on as dryly as reading from a book about the International Wizarding Convention of 1289. Just as everyone was about to doze off, Hermione raised her hand.
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