Giving up on thinking in that fruitless direction, Lynn began to make associations based on the fact that Ginny was possessed by Lord Voldemort.
It was known that only the Heir of Slytherin—namely Lord Voldemort—could open the Chamber of Secrets, and that Ginny was possessed by Lord Voldemort.
Therefore, it could be deduced that the Chamber of Secrets being opened previously and Madam Norris being petrified were very likely deeds done by Lord Voldemort while possessing Ginny.
Click, clack, click, clack.
The crisp sound of small leather shoes stepping on the ground rang out; Ginny had already walked to the corridor where Lynn was.
She was constantly looking left and right, appearing not to understand why Lynn, who had been not far ahead of her just a moment ago, had suddenly vanished.
Ginny was Ron's sister; if something happened to her, Ron would worry.
Ron was Hermione's friend; if he was worried, Hermione would probably worry about him too.
The feeling of worry was too unpleasant; Hermione shouldn't be made to worry. This thought emerged from the depths of her brain, and Lynn's gaze quickly locked onto Ginny.
By saving Ginny and protecting herself, no one would have to worry.
Hiding herself with the Disillusionment Charm, Lynn quickly stepped out. With a light flick of her wand, a silent Expelliarmus sent Ginny's wand flying.
As for Ginny herself, because Lynn had deliberately controlled the force, she only stumbled back a couple of steps.
"Damn it!"
A fierce male voice rang out, further confirming Lynn's judgment of Ginny: she was possessed by Lord Voldemort.
Lynn accelerated her approach to Ginny, throwing silent spells at her one after another.
Incarcerous, Langlock, Petrificus Totalus—Lynn used almost every spell that could restrict the opponent without causing harm.
Just as Lynn intended to use a final Levitation Charm to take her to the Headmaster's Office...
She suddenly heard a rustling sound coming from the corridor not far ahead.
It sounded like scales rubbing against the floor; without even needing her brain to process it, the answer popped out automatically.
The Basilisk.
Lynn turned around quickly, and with a light flick of her wand, she controlled the floating Ginny and dashed toward the stairs in front of her.
The sound of scales rubbing behind her grew louder; the Basilisk was constantly drawing near.
Based on the sound of scales rubbing and the whistling of the air reaching her ears, Lynn quickly constructed a model of the Basilisk's movement behind her in her mind.
The Basilisk simulated in the model was composed of blue lines, currently baring its fangs and twisting its body as it chased after them.
Whoosh!
A violent sound of wind came from behind. Lynn's pupils dilated slightly; in the mental simulation, the Basilisk's tail was swinging fiercely toward them.
Strangely, however, the Basilisk's target didn't seem to include her, but was aimed accurately at Ginny.
There was no doubt that if the Basilisk's tail hit, Ginny would be turned into a pulp on the spot.
In the emergency, Lynn didn't even have time to wave her wand; with a thought, she levitated Ginny in front of her.
Bang!
The Basilisk's tail slammed heavily onto the ground, instantly shattering the bricks and stones. Countless dust and debris flew toward Lynn and Ginny.
The high air was blocked by flying debris, and though there was no debris higher up, there were the moving stairs.
If she lifted Ginny higher, there was no guarantee she wouldn't encounter danger.
The best way was to take Ginny and evade on the ground.
In the span of a thought, Lynn quickly lowered Ginny to the ground, lunged onto her, and rolled with her, accurately dodging the bulk of the debris.
Only four pieces of debris that were truly impossible to dodge grazed Lynn's right arm, right leg, waist, and right shoulder.
The time was too short; to lunge forward and ensure Ginny was protected, she no longer had time to cast a Shield Charm.
The debris sent flying by the Basilisk's monstrous blow carried terrifying force.
Lynn's right arm and right leg were fractured on the spot, even leaving two bleeding puncture wounds.
However, in the next moment, Lynn could no longer feel her right arm because her right shoulder had also been dislocated by the flying debris.
As for the piece of debris at her waist, it directly sent Lynn flying.
The moment she was thrown, Lynn used her remaining left arm to tightly hug Ginny, using the right side of her body and her left arm holding Ginny to meet the impact with the ground.
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