Harry Potter: A New Player.

The eerie green glow of the Chamber of Secrets surrounded Harry, Hermione, and Ron as they stepped cautiously into the vast, snake-carved cavern. The damp air was thick with the weight of centuries-old magic, and the faint hissing that once haunted Harry's dreams echoed through the chamber once more.

Ron's eyes darted around nervously. "I don't like this, Harry. Not one bit."

Hermione held her wand tightly. "We have to find Ginny. She's in here somewhere."

Harry's Quest Log pinged, pulling his focus to the floating notification.

[Urgent Quest: Save Ginny Weasley]

• Find Ginny before it's too late (0/1)

• Confront Tom Riddle's memory (0/1)

Reward: +1,000 EXP, Special Item Unlock

Harry stepped forward, gripping the Sword of Gryffindor tightly. Every instinct told him they were walking straight into danger, but he forced his feet forward.

Ahead, a stone pedestal stood in the middle of the chamber. And lying motionless on the cold floor in front of it—was Ginny.

Ron gasped. "Ginny!"

He bolted toward her, but Harry grabbed his arm. "Wait! Something's not right."

From the shadows beyond Ginny, a figure emerged.

Tom Riddle.

He looked exactly as he did in the memory Harry had witnessed—tall, dark-haired, and radiating an unsettling charm.

"Ah, Harry Potter," Riddle said smoothly, his eyes gleaming with amusement. "I've been waiting for you."

[New Challenge: The Shade of Riddle]

• Resist Riddle's mind control (0/1)

• Protect Ron and Hermione (0/1)

• Dispel the diary's influence (0/1)

Reward: +500 EXP, Unlock: Anti-Dark Arts Skill

Harry raised his wand. "What have you done to her?"

Tom smirked. "Ginny was kind enough to pour her soul into my diary. Such a foolish, trusting girl. But now, she has served her purpose."

Ron knelt beside Ginny, shaking her gently. "Ginny, wake up! Please…"

Hermione paled. "Her life force… it's tied to the diary."

Harry's grip on his wand tightened. "Then I'll destroy it."

Tom chuckled darkly, waving a hand. The Chamber trembled as a massive shape slithered out from the darkness.

The Basilisk.

[Boss Fight: The Basilisk - Phase 2]

• Defeat the Basilisk once and for all (0/1)

• Destroy Tom Riddle's Diary (0/1)

Reward: +1,500 EXP, Unlock: True Hero Title

Ron backed away, panic in his eyes. "Oh, bloody hell."

Harry turned to Hermione. "Use mirrors to track it again—don't look at it directly!"

Hermione nodded, pulling out a small mirror and using it to track the serpent's movements.

Tom Riddle sneered. "You won't escape this time, Potter."

The Basilisk lunged, and Harry dodged, rolling behind a stone pillar.

"Ron, get Ginny out of here!" Harry shouted.

Ron hesitated but nodded, struggling to lift his sister while Hermione covered him with shield spells.

The Final Fight

Harry raised the Sword of Gryffindor, his heart pounding. The Basilisk struck again, its fangs narrowly missing his shoulder. He slashed at its side, the enchanted blade cutting through its thick scales.

[Skill Activated: Gryffindor's Valor Lv. 2]

+10% strength when facing overwhelming odds.

Tom Riddle's voice echoed through the chamber. "You can't defeat it, Potter. Just like you can't defeat me."

Harry gritted his teeth. "Watch me."

Hermione shouted from the sidelines. "Harry, the eyes!"

Harry seized the opportunity. "Stupefy!" he bellowed, casting a stunning spell directly at the serpent's partially shielded eyes. The Basilisk recoiled in pain, hissing furiously.

Seizing his chance, Harry charged forward and drove the Sword of Gryffindor deep into the creature's mouth, straight through its skull.

The Basilisk gave a final shriek before collapsing to the ground, lifeless.

[Boss Fight Completed: The Basilisk - Phase 2]

+1,500 EXP Earned

Title Unlocked: True Hero

[Title Unlocked: True Hero]

Your bravery inspires those around you.

• +10% to all leadership-based actions.

• Bonus influence over magical allies.

Tom Riddle's smirk faltered. "No… no, this cannot be!"

Harry lifted the basilisk fang from the serpent's mouth and turned toward the diary. He slammed the fang into its pages, and a horrible screech echoed through the chamber.

Tom Riddle's form distorted, his face twisting in agony. "NOOOOO—"

Within seconds, the diary burst into black smoke, and Riddle vanished into nothingness.

[Quest Completed: Save Ginny Weasley]

+1,000 EXP Earned

Special Item Unlocked: Phoenix Feather Pendant

Ginny stirred, her eyes fluttering open. "Harry… what happened?"

Ron hugged her tightly. "You're alright! I thought we lost you."

Hermione exhaled in relief. "You destroyed the diary, Harry. It's over."

Harry collapsed against the pedestal, exhaustion washing over him.

The Aftermath

The trio helped Ginny to her feet and made their way out of the Chamber. Once they returned to the safety of the castle, Professor McGonagall and Dumbledore were waiting.

Dumbledore's eyes twinkled. "Harry, you continue to surprise us all."

McGonagall, looking flustered, waved her wand to check Ginny over. "She'll be fine. But Mr. Potter, what you did tonight…"

Harry shook his head. "It wasn't just me. Ron and Hermione were with me every step of the way."

Dumbledore smiled knowingly. "Indeed. Bravery and friendship in equal measure. Just as Gryffindor would have wanted."

A notification appeared in Harry's vision.

[Main Quest Completed: The Chamber of Secrets]

+1,000 EXP Earned

Special Reward: House Points +100 (Gryffindor)

Ron perked up. "Blimey, we might actually win the House Cup!"

Hermione, ever practical, said, "We should probably rest before anything else happens."

Dumbledore placed a gentle hand on Harry's shoulder. "The school owes you a great debt, Harry."

Harry smiled weakly. "Just doing what needed to be done."

Later That Night

Back in Gryffindor Tower, Harry sat on his bed, staring at his Status Screen.

Harry Potter

Level: 10 (EXP: 4500/5000)

HP: 180/180

MP: 90/90

Strength: 5

Dexterity: 6

Intelligence: 6

Wisdom: 5

Luck: 4

Charisma: 6

New Skills Unlocked:

• Gryffindor's Valor (Lv. 3)

• Anti-Dark Arts Resistance (Lv. 1)

• Leadership (Lv. 1)

Harry smiled, feeling stronger than ever. Hogwarts might never be truly safe, but at least for now, they had won.