They had decided. They were going to get Fred, George and maybe even their brother Ron.

They ran out of the common room and made their way to the portrait that hid the Gryffindor common room. They gave the password and went inside. Avalon would never forget what they found there. Standing by the fireplace staring into the flames was Percy, the eldest of the Weasley brothers. The twins were sitting in the chairs in front of the fire. They looked defeated. A teenage boy with a dark tan was sitting in front of them, talking in a low voice. The rest of the Gryffindor house looked as defeated as the 3 brothers.

There was no sign of Ron or Harry. Luna and Avalon sat down next to the Weasleys. "Guys, we need to do something." Avalon said. "I'm all ears." George said. "We need to get into that chamber." Luna said. "Would love to, but how?" Fred replied. One step at a time. First find out where it is. We were dragged into one of the dungeon bathrooms. Why not start there?" Avalon replied. "Good idea," George said, "there may be hope for you yet." Fred added. "Let's go ladies." George said.

The four of them made their way to the portrait hole. "Where do you think you're going?" Percy said suddenly. "Perce. I know you love the rules and stuff, but this is about our sister!" Fred said, "And that gives you the right to be a rule breaker?" Percy said. "Yes Percy,i think it does." George said. "So do I," Fred added. "So if you don't mind, could you stand aside?" The twins both said. "Can't do that." He said. "I promised Mum I would keep you in line." He said. "That's all well and good. But what are you going to tell her when Ginny dies? Oh, sorry Mum, but at least I kept the twins in line?" George shouted at his older brother. "Now stand aside." George added. As he pushed his brother aside.

"Like I said, lets go ladies." They climbed out of the portrait hole and headed for the dungeons. "You said it was in one of the bathrooms?" Fred asked. "Yes, ladies." Avalon explained. The twins looked at each other. They raised and lowered their eyebrows a few times. "You two are incourageable," Avalon said. "We do have a try." Fred said smiling.

"Can we concentrate. It's your sister." Avalon said again. "Your right, sorry," George said. They entered the bathroom. This time it wasn't empty, there was a ghost hovering inside. It was a young girl with black braids, round glasses, big sad eyes. She was wearing a school robe.

"Who are you?" She asked. "Can't I be dead in peace?" she added. "We need help, I am Avalon." She said to the ghost. "Myrtle." The spirit said. "Your Moaning Myrtle." Gerge said. "We heard about you." Fred added. Myrtle blushed a little. "You look a bit like that Ron boy." She said. "Yeah, he's our brother." Fred and George said. "How do you know him?" Luna asked. "This is a girls' bathroom." She added. "So I can't have male visitors who like me?" Myrtle snapped.

"When was the last time you saw him?" Fred asked. "Why should I tell you?" she asked. "Look, Myrtle, you're a nice girl, and all but my best friend's life is at stake." Avalon said. "They were here a couple of hours ago." She said. "They?" Fred asked. "Yes, they," Myrtle replied.

"Care to be less vague, who are they?" George asked. "Well Ron Harry and a teacher, he was very handsome." Myrtle said a bit saultry. Fred rolled his eyes. "Lockheart." He said. "Obviously." Avalon agreed. "Where did they go?" Myrtle fluttered down. "I'm not an answering machine." She said. "Please Myrtle," Avalon said. "Well they were looking at the sink, Where i saw the yellow eyes before I died." She pointed at the sink. "When Harry said a couple of weird made up words, it sank into the floor and they jumped down." She explained.

"You mean like hissing?" George asked. "Yes," she said a little snappishly. "Damn. Passletongeu. We can't do that." George said. " It ends here than?" Avalon asked. "I'm afraid so." Fred said.

"If you don't leave this bathroom right now, you're going to be in trouble." Snape's voice came from behind the door. Fred put his finger on his moth to indicate that they needed to be quiet. "I heard you in there." Snape said. "Girls you hide. well take the fall." George whispered. "Come on Freddie." George said. They made a stance like two old warriors going to their doom.

"Listen, everyone out of there before the Chamber opens." Snape said. "It's all right Severus..." Dumbledore's voice came in. "Misters Weasley, Miss Lovegood and Miss Prince you can come out now, you are not in trouble." He said. "Well I guess the jigg is up." Fred said as they all left the bathroom.

"Charming to see you." Dumbledore said. "your back?." Avalon said. "I could not stay away. But we must leave here. It could be dangerous." Dumbledore said. "But my sister! "George said. "Ah, that's beyond my powers. But I believe your brother Mr Potter and Professor Lockheart are doing their best." Dumbledore said.

"I'm sure you have questions," he said. "Yes, like how can you leave my sisters' fate in the hands of two twelve year olds and an impostor." George said angrily.

"Because Mr Weasley. I have no choice. I have many talents, but snake-language is not one of them. But please let us finish this in Professor Snape's classroom. You don't mind, do you Severus?" Dumbledore said. "Not at all," he replied.

They made their way to the Potions classroom. "Now that we are in here, I will answer anything you want to know. Unless I have a very good reason not to, but I won't lie." Dumbledire said.

"What is the truth behind the chamber?" Avalon asked. "Ah yes, I was expecting that. Have a seat, this will take a while." He said.

"The chamber was built 1000 years ago. Salazar Slytherin was angry at the other 3 founders for letting Muggle borns in. He stayed in there for months and hatched a monster. He is what you might call an animal Voldemort." Fred, George and Luna winced.

Amused, Dumbledore continued his story. "After the monster was born, he trained it. Then he sealed the room until his heir returned to cleanse the school." He told them, "That's basically what we know. But who is this hier, and what does my sister have to do with it? What's this bathroom about? And why can't you help?" Fred asked.

"All Valid questions, Mr Weasley. If you will indulge me. All your questions will be answered." Dumbledore said. "After Slytherin left. The Chamber was not opened for 900 years. It wasn't until an orphan boy called Tom Riddle entered the school. I was only a teacher then. The Chamber took a life. I believe you met the poor victim." He said. "Myrtle." George said.

"Indeed. The simularity is striking. Dumbledore said. "But Ginny is pureblood." Fred interrupted. "Yes, Mr Weasley. I will get to that." He said. "Where was I? Oh yes. Fifty years ago, the school would have been closed because of the monster that roamed the castle and killed poor Myrtle. Now Tom was pretending to be a hero. And he pointed to one of his classmates.The classmate was expelled, and sure enough, nothing more happened. The school was safe. And it looked like it was over," Dumbledore said.

"So this former pupil is back?" Luna asked. "Without revealing anyone's identity. Yes. But it has been years. And that former student was never guilty," Dumbledore explained.

"Then why was this student expelled? and who was it in the end?" George asked, "I was only a professor and expulsion is a matter for the Headmaster, Tom was very persuasive and the Headmaster fell for it. He was convinced that he was telling the truth. And acted on that bad information. I strongly believe that Tom was the one who opened the chamber. But I could never prove it," Dumbledore said.

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"But he's back now?" Luna asked. "In a way, and that is where Miss Weasley comes in. Tom has been using her to do his bidding. And before you ask, how do I know this? Because Tom is the only surviving heir. And we knew he was using someone. But I had no idea who it was until Professor Snape told me that Miss Weasley had been taken in to the chamber.

Stunned, the four of them just sat there. "She didn't do it willingly. "Fred finally managed to say.

"No. I believe she was possessed.Miss Weasley is not the sort of person who would hurt anyone on her own, Unless it was out of self-preservation" Dumbledore clarified.

"What is the monster?" Avalon asked. "You've met it. "Snape said suddenly. "Indeed. But to satisfy all your curiosities, the monster is called a Bassalisk. It is a serpent. Known as the king of snakes. It kills simply by looking into your eyes." Dumbledore said.

"That's why I told you to close your eyes." Snape said. "Is Ginny dead?" Fred asked. "I don't know, Mr Weasley. I honestly don't. I hope she is alive and will return safely with Harry and your brother. But I cannot be certain." Dumbledore replied."I know that is not the answer you wanted to hear. I wish I knew more." Dumbledore said.

"How come nobody died this time?" Avalon asked. "Because I think no one looked the monster straight in the eye. A reflection of its eyes petrifies you," Dumbledore explained. "Now, unfortunately, I have to go to my office and deal with some matters, so I will allow you four to go to the Gryffindor common room. When I know more I will let you know. You have my word." Dumbledore said and left. Silently

The 4 of them made their way to the Gryffindor common room. There they sat for a while.

"You two were very brave. Whatever happeneds next .you both did try to save Ginny." Fred said. "Yeah, we'll never forget that." George finished. After that they fell silent again. Hours passed. even the sun came up. And finally there was a message from Dumbledore.

They went to his office. Mr and Mrs Weasley were waiting for them, and she quickly hugged her sons. She looked sad and frightened. She walked over to Avalon. "I heard you and Luna tried to save her." She said on the verge of tears. She hugged her. "Thank you for trying." she burst into tears. "I'm sorry," she said. "My dear Molly, I don't think anyone here blames you. One bit so Sorry is a bit out of place," Dumbledore said.

A moment later a brilliant bird flew in. It was red with yellow details on the feathers with long red tallons, a yellow face and a grey beak. It looked as if the bird was made of fire. "Ah Fawkes, glad to see you." Dumbledore said. A moment later Harry entered the room, followed by Ginny, Ron and Lockheart.

"GINNY." Mrs Weasley shouted and threw herself on her daughter. Harry looked worse for wear. His robes were torn and bloody here and there, and he had cuts all over his face. In one hand he held a long sword, covered in blood and some black residue. In the other he held the black book that Ginny always carried with her. This time the pages were black, the book was slightly out of shape and it had a huge gaping hole in the middle. As Mrs Weasley released Ginny from her embrace, Avalon noticed that her red hair had black streaks in it. She looked very pale and there were cuts here and there. But most of all, she looked frightened.

"Well, I'm glad that's all over with." Dumbledore said. "I will be interviewing all 3 of you, Mr and Miss Weasley. And Harry of course. But I don't think now is the best time. Miss Weasley, I would like you to go to the hospital wing to be examined by Madam Pomfrey. No punishment will be necessary. You did not act of your own free will," Dumbledore said, smiling.

"What do you mean?" Molly said. "Well, Molly, I believe she was possessed by the entity preserved in the pages of this diary," Dumbledore explained, holding up the black book. "But its effects have now been naturalised. And the students who were attacked will soon wake up, so there are no lasting consequences." He added.

"But Ginny, have I not always told you never to trust anything that can think for itself when you can't see where it keeps its brain?" Molly said. Dumbledore chuckled at the expression.

"Molly, Arthur, am I right in thinking you want to stay in the hospital wing with your daughter?" he asked. "Yes." Mrs Weasley said. Then I will escort you to the hospital wing. "Harry, would you please wait for me here.

"Miss Prince, Miss Lovegood would you please return to your common room." Dumbledore said. It sounded very friendly but very final. So they decided to just listen to him and go. As they walked past the Great Hall they saw a wizard with long blonde hair wearing black robes. He was accompanied by a small creature that was a bit hunched over. It was weiring what looked like a pillowcase. It had small, lanky legs and stick-like arms. They were going in the direction Luna and Avalon had come from.

They quickly Went to the common room. The next evening everyone was invited to a feast. It was 2 weeks before the end of term. They were all sitting in the Common room. All the Peterfied students were returned to normal and were sitting among them.

The atmpsphere was Festive. Dumbledore stood up and the entire school became silent. “an other year has gone. And what a year it was. I am glad everything has worked out the way it did. There for as a school treat all exams will be canseld. The entire school burst out in cheers. A few minutes later the door opened and Hagrid walked in.

“I would have come sooner but an owl called Erol was al confused.” He walked over to where Harry ron and Hermoine were sitting and said something to them. Harry replied and started clapping his hand before long the entire school exept for ofcourse slytherin were clapping.

the following weeks Avalon enjoyed the company of her Best friends. Often they were teased by the Weasley twins. And before they knew it there Trunks were packed and they were m making their way onto the train. During the yourney Avalon and Luna spend time getting to know their ravenclaw dorm mates better.

Ginny was sitting with them. And they were all having a great time.The last hour Sharon had become more silent by the minute. Luna and Ginny tried to chear her up but nothing seemed to help

"whats the matter honey?" Avalon asked. But Sharon didnt ract only raised her and lowerd her shoulders. The rest of the yourney Luna Ginny and Avalon remenised over what they had been trough and how well it all had ended. Ginny was a bit ashamed that Harry had saved her.

"well Next timne just make shure he is expelled." Luna joked. After an other hour the train finaly stopped. All the students disembarked taking thier trunks. "man can i tell my mom alot."Avalon said. At that Sharon broke out in tears. Avalon finaly understood she was upset about returning to her orphanage.

When they got of the platform into the hall of the station Jolene was waiting for her. "My Little Unicorn." she called out and hugged Avalon close to her. "oh you must be Ginny." Jolene said shaking Ginny,s hand. "and you are Luna right? She said. Luna nodded at Jolene. "i have heard so much about you. You would think you were my children to thats how much she told me."Jolene said winking. "about that mom i wanted to ask you somthing." Avalon said. "anything honey." jolene replied.

"you see that girl there.." Avalon said pointing at Sharon who was sitting down at a bench aperently waiting for some one. "yes i do."Jolene anwsered her daugther. "Thats Sharon Prewett. She lives in an orphanage. Can she like stay with us for the summer?" Jolene Smiled. "and here i thought you wanted to ask the monster of Slytherin over for Tea."Jolene Joked.

"go on tell her she has a place to stay." Entosiacticly Avalon ran over to Sharon. "Hey if you want you can come home with me and my mother." Avalon said. In an instant, Sharon's face brightened. "I would love to do that. But we'll have to wait for my caretaker to tell her about it."

Mrs Weasley and Mr weasley, Mr Lovegood had joined Jolene by now. "Come on. Let's go see my mum." Avalon walked over. "Mum we have to wait for her carer." Avalon clarified. "Well then lets go and have something to drink over there. I've always wanted to try some Muggle coffee." Mrs Weasley said.

They sat down in a small cafe after a few laughs. "Avalon my dear, can I ask you something?" Arthur Weasley said, sounding serious. "Yes of course." Avalon said. "Well, seeing as you know all about Muggles. Can you tell me the function of a rubber duck?" Avalon laughed as she explained what Muggle children did with their bath buddies. Mr Weasley looked fascinated.

"Dad loves Muggles." Fred explained. He even collects those pointy things they stick on walls." George added. "Plugs?" Jolene asked. Mr Weasley responded. "Oh yes, I have quite a collection, you should come and see them sometime," he said, sounding very proud.

Sharon's carer came in and was pleased to hear that she would have somewhere other than the orphanage to stay this summer. "If you ever want to," Mrs Weasley said. You are all welcome at our house," she said. Avalon smiled at her. "I would love that." She said. This was going to be a great summer, she just knew it. And for the first time in her life, she was looking forward to the summer. As much as she looked forward to the start of the next school year. Her mother was right, she had found a place where she really belonged.