Beneath the Basilisk, vines suddenly burst from the ground, blocking its advance.
It was the Slytherin students who had made their move, led at the very forefront by Charlotte. Through their combined efforts, the rhythm of the Basilisk's attack was disrupted.
Up on the boulder, Professor McGonagall could not help nodding. "A fine response. The Basilisk is massive and difficult to control, but even so, with multiple obstacles in its way, its advance can be temporarily halted! Elwin, you've trained them well!"
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