Chapter 36 Polyjuice Potion

Very few people are as wise as Dumbledore. News of Penelope and moaning Myrtle were attacked spread throughout the Hogwarts in an instant.

Suddenly, the school was filled with rumors, and everyone was paranoid.

Even the ghost started to become afraid. They didn't know what kind of terrifying power could harm a ghost.

During this time, it became popular to exchange amulets, exorcism items, and other things to protect oneself. Ivan watched as Neville Longbottom bought a gigantic onion, an amethyst, and a rotting salamander tail.

However, the other boys of Gryffindor told him that he was actually not in danger. He was a pureblood, so he would not be attacked.

"They attacked Filch first." Neville said, his round face full of fear. "Everyone knows that I'm almost a squib."

Colin agreed with Neville. He was hesitant to buy the amethyst from Neville. It was said that this thing could protect him from harm.

Other than that, Percy's behavior was also very abnormal.

His arm was recovering well, but when he saw the petrified Penelope in the school hospital, he seemed to be horrified. He was no longer interested in maintaining order in the common room or expressing his opinions. Every night, he sat alone in front of the fire, thinking about something.

Ginny's condition was even worse than Percy's. She had been very upset recently.

She went to Ivan several times with a pale face. She seemed to have something to say, but in the end, she didn't say anything.

This was too suspicious. Under Ivan's repeated questioning, Ginny finally told him during a spell class that she had nightmares every night. She dreamed that Harry, Ivan, or the Weasley family member were killed by the monsters in the Chamber of Secrets. This made her very worried.

Ivan comforted her for a while. He wasn't sure if Ginny was upset because she noticed that she was controlled by Tom Riddle.

The news he received was that shortly after they left the school hospital, Ron, Ginny, and the Weasley twins left. However, the four of them didn't act together. No one knew if the others went to the bathroom on the third floor during that time.

The situation was terrible. The freshmen were always moving in groups of three or four, as if they were afraid that they would be attacked if they acted alone. Except for Colin, no one wanted to be with Ivan. No matter where he went, there would be people pointing fingers at him.

Harry and Hermione also enjoyed the same treatment. People avoided them as far as possible, as if they were certain that the culprit who opened the Chamber of Secrets was among them.

Harry was still the most suspected. The little wizards with wild imaginations even came up with a reason. It was that Moaning Myrtle had offended Harry at Nick's death party. It was said that after she finished talking to Harry, she ran back to the bathroom in tears. The girls in Ravenclaw also confirmed that Harry had been seen by Penelope when he tried to break into the bathroom on the third floor. so he decided to kill her.

Affected by the rumors, the sales of the Hogwarts Magic Newspaper fell to an all-time low. The latest issue only sold a pitiful sold 300 issues.

Before the truth came to light, no one was willing to buy a newspaper written by a suspect. Moreover, the little wizards were all focused on the Chamber of Secrets. They were no longer as interested in the Quidditch game.

The only good thing about the attack was that Ron was willing to talk to Ivan again.

Maybe it was because Ivan's curse hit Percy, making him think that Ivan was on his side. Or maybe it was because the Chamber of Secrets was opened again that he finally realized the urgency of the matter, and now was not the time to be at odds.

For a few nights, they huddled in the corner of the common room and discussed in low voices.

Harry, Ron, and Hermione all agreed that they had missed the key clue. As the victim of the Chamber of Secrets opening fifty years ago, Moaning Myrtle may have known something but she is now out of the picture.

Ivan knew how to open the secret room, but he did not say it. He was not ready for battle, not to mention he did not know where Tom Riddle was hiding.

"I think there's a problem with our train of thought."

Ron pretended to be puzzled. "As far as we know, who would think that people from Muggle are trash?"

"you mean Malfoy?"

"Of course it's him!" Ron said. "Look at his ugly rat face. Dobby, the house-elf who attacked you, is also from his family."

"That's right, Dobby did mention a Chamber of Secrets and a conspiracy," Hermione said, "but we can't be sure that Malfoy is Slytherin's heir."

"Come on, Hermione!" Harry said. "Look at that family. Their whole family is in Slytherin, and he often shows off. They are probably the descendants of Slytherin. His father is evil enough. "

"They may have held the key to the secret room for centuries!" Ron said. "From generation to generation, from father to son."

"Yes, that's possible," Hermione said cautiously. "Ivan, what do you think?"

"Even if Malfoy is not the heir, he should know something."

Ivan had to find Tom's diary and pay attention to Ginny, asking Draco Malfoy himself is a good way.

Lucius might not reveal his plan to him, but there must be some clues. For example, other than the Weasley family, they had contact with other Hogwarts students. As long as there was this clue, the scope of suspicion could be greatly reduced.

"Ivan and I have the same idea, but the problem is how can we get Malfoy to tell us the truth?" Harry said pessimistically.

"I have an idea!" Hermione said slowly. She hurriedly glanced up to make sure no one was eavesdropping and lowered her voice even more. "Of course, it's not easy, and it's dangerous, very dangerous. We'll probably have to break school rules."

"What is it? If you want to tell us, don't be so secretive," Ron said impatiently.

"What we need to do is to enter Slytherin's common room and ask Malfoy a few questions without letting him recognize us," Hermione said calmly.

"That's impossible." Harry and Ron almost laughed.

"No, it's possible!" Ivan narrowed his eyes. "As long as we have Polyjuice Potion."

"What's that?" Ron and Harry asked in unison.

"It's Polyjuice Potion!" Hermione said in surprise. "Ivan, how do you know?"

"I've read in a book that this decoction can turn you into another person."

"That's right, we can become four Slythrin students. No one will know it's us. Malfoy might tell us everything. " Hermione continued. "Right now he's probably bragging in Slytherin's common room. It's a pity we can't hear him."

"I think this compound decoction is a little dangerous."

"What if we become four Slytherin and can never change back?" Ron said and frowned

"The effects of the decoction will wear off after a while." Hermione waved her hand impatiently. "Snape said that the formula of the decoction is recorded in a book called 'Moste Potente Potions'. That book is in the forbidden section of the library. But that's not a problem. I'll think of a way to get it. Maybe Professor Lockhart will be willing to sign it for us. "

"That guy is willing to sign everything." Ron whispered.

"The problem now is the raw materials. I think we can find those things from Snape's personal collection."

"Hermione, this is too risky. Snape is not Lockhart. We'll be discovered easily." Harry was hesitant.

"But …"

"That's not a problem. 'Hogwarts Magic Newspaper' has a lot of profits. We can use it to buy medicinal ingredients." Ivan continued. "And I've even chosen a place to brew the Polyjuice Potion. It's in the girls' bathroom on the third floor."

"Oh, no!" Ron said weakly. Harry didn't look too good either.

"That's the safest place. Filch isn't guarding there now. After the two attacks, almost no one in the school is willing to go near that corridor. "

Other than brewing the decoction, Ivan didn't want to take any more risks.

He wanted to personally guard the entrance to the secret room. No matter who Tom Riddle controlled, as long as they wanted to enter the Chamber of Secrets, they would have to pass through there.