Hogwarts Ordnance Manual

First of all, neither the novel nor the movie said whether the Basilisk acted from the water pipe or the sewer, but since Dudley did not find any dirt in the sewer that day, nor did he smell the same strange smell as Mr. Cross's house, the Basilisk It should not be through the sewer, but through the water pipe.

Second point, generally speaking, the water supply pipe needs to be mechanically (or magically) pressurized to supply water to the floor above the water tank, so it does not need to be very thick. The diameter of the main pipe is only about 4 inches (10-11cm), so How can a thin water pipe accommodate a basilisk nearly one meter thick?It seems that the basilisk can automatically activate the "anti-clogging" function of the water pipes, allowing it to move freely.

Thirdly, it also explains why Dudley felt the basilisk approaching, or why the basilisk only petrified the cat instead of swallowing Biro in one gulp. That was because this building magic allowed the water pipes to accommodate the basilisk, but it also It is bound in it. The basilisk cannot break through this magic and get out of the water pipe. It can only look through the water pipe that becomes transparent, protrude from the wall or floor, and cast its gaze to petrify cats or humans. .

In the end, Dudley also guessed that it was not Biro's voice that scared away the basilisk, but the clothes he was wearing. His Halloween costume that day looked like a big rooster.

Everything made sense, and Dudley returned to Hogwarts contentedly. He also bought a few turkey-shaped dolls. No matter whether they were useful or not, Dudley felt safe carrying them with him.

The second victim will appear soon. The first thing Dudley does after returning to the castle is to look for exposed parts of the water pipes. These will be the "fire points" for the Basilisk to attack. He may not be able to save everyone. , but at least make sure that you don't expose yourself to these "firepower points" and get caught inexplicably.

But more importantly, Dudley found an excellent section of pipeline. This pipeline seemed to be laid along a long corridor. This corridor was very "stable" and had never been deformed. In other words, Dudley could prepare an ambush here.

The only unpleasant thing was that Dudley could no longer drink the tap water in the castle since he found out there was a basilisk swimming in the water pipes.

After making a tactical plan, Dudley planned to go directly to Dumbledore after school in the afternoon. At worst, he would dance in front of him again and say that he dreamed of a big snake coming out of the secret room. He would just open his mouth to talk such nonsense now. Come.

But just as Dudley sat down in the Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom, he looked up and saw Ginny walking in with a stack of books in her arms. She had dark circles under her eyes and seemed to have not slept all night.

"Miss Weasley seems to be in a bad mood today." Philo's voice sounded in Dudley's ears. He turned around and saw that the little boy with glasses was touching his chin, trying to comment on the female classmates in the class one by one, and Dudley Li seems to be regarded as a kindred spirit by him.

"I asked, is it too early for you to become wise?" Dudley couldn't help complaining.

Philo gave him a "you know" look and whispered: "I just want to think about it, Boss Dudley, you are different. My father once told me, strike first to gain strength, strike later to eat the soup... …”

The corner of Dudley's mouth twitched: "Your father is still an old gun..."

Lockhart, wearing a gorgeous gold-rimmed robe, walked down the stairs with cheerful little steps like a dancer, then turned around and climbed to the podium. He began his usual "modest opening remarks" and casually asked a few questions about his works. small questions, and generous points will be given to the college with correct answers.

Of course Dudley had not read a word of these shabby books. He was still staring straight at Ginny sitting in the front row, because among the pile of books she piled on the table, there was a book with a brown leather cover. notebook.

"Wtf!" Dudley cursed secretly: "The target finally appeared, Tom Riddle's notebook! One of the seven Horcruxes!"

Ginny had been hiding this diary very tightly before, so not to mention Dudley, who couldn't enter Gryffindor Castle, and even Hermione couldn't find it. Today, Ginny brought the diary to class openly, only It can explain two things.

First Tom Riddle has just released the basilisk again, and someone will be petrified today.

Secondly, Ginny has begun to resist Tom Riddle's control, but this resistance is not yet firm. In the novel, she finally throws the diary into the toilet of the women's bathroom after Hermione is petrified.

"Dursley! Please answer this question!" Lockhart's voice drew Dudley's attention back.

Dudley stood up stupidly, with a confused look on his face. He had no idea what Lockhart had just asked.

"He asked what dark creature is the scariest at night..." Philo, who was sitting next to him, covered his mouth and whispered.

"Ghost, Mr. Lockhart, it's a ghost!" Dudley's eyes happened to see "Breaking with the Ghost" on Ginny's desk, and he replied smoothly.

"Aha! Very good!" Lockhart was obviously very satisfied.

"I have a brilliant idea!" Lockhart was very excited. Dudley thought he might have drank a gallon of chicken blood before going to class. Lockhart continued: "Today, I will take you to experience it for yourself. How Deal with the sinister, vicious, bloody and terrifying female ghost!”

Dudley raised his eyebrows, thinking that you really want to come out all the time, you have to grind your butt naked and spin in circles, it's embarrassing...

Finally, after Lockhart's "public opinion solicitation", it was no surprise that he chose the female ghost in the girls' bathroom - Moaning Myrtle.

Lockhart waved his hand, and the newbies lined up noisily out of the classroom and headed towards the girls' bathroom downstairs. On the way, everyone exchanged rumors about Myrtle.

Dudley listened briefly and found that it was fine at first. However, after passing through the mouths of three people, the story had completely changed. Myrtle suddenly changed from an accidental victim decades ago to a black mountain who seduces male students and then sucks their souls. Old demon.

In the chaotic team, Dudley approached Ginny step by step, but Philo was always "haunted" and seemed to see Dudley's "intentions". He even whispered: "Boss Dudley, if you want to take advantage , now may not be a good time..."

Dudley rolled his eyes and whispered, "You may accidentally bump into her on the stairs later." He didn't bother to explain, but Philo happily accepted the order and left.

When the newbies, led by Lockhart, arrived at the door of the bathroom, Philo finally saw the opportunity, bumped Ginny lightly, and then quickly said sorry to her.

Dudley, on the other hand, passed Ginny without leaving a trace and took away the notebook she had inserted in her school bag.

"Did you touch it? Did you touch it?" Philo approached Dudley with a "wretched" look on his face.

"That's enough, I'm not the kind of person you said!" Dudley almost slapped him to death. If others heard it, Dudley's old face would be completely embarrassed.

"This is it! Mr. Lockhart, Myrtle often appears here!" a little girl said in a cooing voice.

"Let her come out! Gilderoy Lockhart is going to teach her a lesson today!" Lockhart took out his wand, as excited as if he was going to have a bridal night with a ghost.