Charlotte smiled and said, "My master was right. You really are a fool, just as he said. I'm genuinely curious, how on earth did you graduate from Hogwarts? What is even inside your head? Did you never once wonder why, while casually taking a stroll by the Black Lake, you just happened to stumble upon a diary? And what's more, that very diary happened to be connected to the Chamber of Secrets!"
Lockhart turned pale with fright. "It was you?"
Charlotte shook her head. "No, it was my master! Every single step of yours was anticipated by my master. He guessed that someone as cowardly as you, upon getting the diary and learning the story of the Chamber, would immediately think of running away to write a book that could make you famous. Only, you needed evidence, so you came here! But now, you're backing down again! Too bad, it's not up to you anymore!"
Chapter 351