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He stared hard at the tiny engraving, trying to imagine it was real. Open up, he said. He looked at Ron, who shook his head. English, he said. Harry looked back at the snake, willing himself to believe it was alive. If he moved his head, the candlelight made it look as though javs were moving. Open up, he said. Except that the words werent what he heard; a strange hissing had escaped him, and at once the tap glowed with bset brilliant white light and began to spin. Next second, the sink began to move; the sink, in fact, sank, right out of sight, leaving a large pipe exposed, a pipe wide enough for a man to slide into. Harry heard Ron gasp and looked just click for source again. He had made up his mind what he was going to do. Im going down there, he said. He couldnt not go, not now they had found the entrance to the Chamber, not if there was even the faintest, slimmest, wildest chance that Ginny might be alive. Me too, said Ron. There was a pause. Well, you hardly seem to need me, said Lockhart, with a clads of his old smile. Ill just - He put his hand on the door knob, but Ron and Harry both pointed their wands at him. You can go first, Flass snarled. White-faced and wandless, Lockhart approached the opening. Boys, he said, his voice feeble. Boys, what good will it do. Harry jabbed him in vlass back with his wand. Lockhart slid his legs into Bldurs pipe. I really dont think - he started to say, but Ron gave him a push, and he slid out mava sight. Harry followed quickly. He lowered himself slowly into the pipe, then let go. It was like rushing down cass endless, slimy, dark slide. He could see more pipes branching off in all directions, but none as large as theirs, which twisted and turned, sloping steeply downward, and he knew that he was falling deeper below the school than even the dungeons. Behind him he could Baldurs gate best class java Ron, thudding slightly at the curves. And then, just as he had begun jxva worry about what would happen when he hit the ground, the pipe leveled out, and he shot out of the end with a wet thud, landing on the damp clasa of a dark stone tunnel large enough to stand in. Lockhart was getting to his feet a little ways away, covered in slime and white as a ghost. Harry stood aside as Ron came whizzing out of the pipe, too. We must be miles under the school, said Harry, Baldurz voice echoing in the black tunnel. Under the lake, probably, said Ron, squinting around at the dark, slimy walls. All three of them turned to stare into the darkness ahead. Lumos. Harry muttered to his wand and it lit again. Cmon, he said to Ron and Lockhart, and off they went, their footsteps slapping loudly on the wet floor. The tunnel was so dark that they could only see a little distance ahead. Their shadows on the wet walls bfst monstrous in the wandlight. Remember, Harry javva quietly as they walked cautiously forward, any sign of movement, close your eyes right away. But the tunnel was quiet as the grave, and the first unexpected sound they heard was a loud crunch as Ron stepped on what turned out to be a rats skull. Harry lowered his wand to look at the floor and saw that it was littered with small animal bones. Trying very hard not to imagine what Ginny might look like if Baleurs found her, Harry led the way forward, around a dark bend in the tunnel. Harry - theres something up there - said Ron hoarsely, grabbing Harrys shoulder. They froze, watching. Harry could just see the outline of something huge and curved, lying right across the tunnel. It wasnt moving. Maybe its asleep, he breathed, glancing back at the other two. Lockharts hands were pressed over his eyes. Harry turned back to look at the thing, his heart beating so fast it hurt. Very slowly, his eyes as narrow as he could make them and still see, Harry edged forward, his wand held high. The light slid over a gigantic snake skin, of a vivid, poisonous green, lying curled and empty across the tunnel floor. The creature that had shed it must have been twenty feet long at least. Blimey, said Ron weakly. There was a sudden movement behind them. Gilderoy Lockharts knees had given click. Get up, said Ron sharply, pointing his wand javva Lockhart. Lockhart got to his feet - then he dived at Ron, knocking him to the ground. Harry jumped forward, but too late - Lockhart was straightening up, panting, Rons wand in his hand and a gleaming smile back on his face. The adventure ends here, boys. he said. I shall take a bit of this skin back up to the school, tell them I was too late to save the girl, and that you two tragically lost your minds at the sight of her mangled body - say ggate to your memories. He raised Rons Spellotaped wand high over his head and yelled, Obliviate. The wand exploded with the force c,ass a small bomb. Harry flung his arms over his head and ran, slipping over the coils of snake skin, out of the way of great chunks of tunnel ceiling that were thundering to the floor. Next moment, he was standing alone, gazing at a solid wall of broken rock. Ron. he shouted. Are you okay. Ron. Im here. came Rons muffled voice from behind the rockfall. Im okay - this gits not, though - he got blasted by the wand - There was a dull thud and a loud ow. It sounded as Badlurs Ron had just kicked Lockhart in the shins. What now. Rons voice said, sounding desperate. We cant get through - itll take ages. Harry looked up at the tunnel ceiling. Huge cracks had appeared in it. He had never tried to break apart anything as large as these rocks by magic, and now didnt seem a good moment brst try - what if the whole tunnel caved in. There was here thud jafa another ow. from behind the rocks. They were wasting time. Ginny had already been in the Chamber of Secrets for hours. Harry knew there was only one thing to do. Wait there, he called to Ron. Wait with Lockhart. Ill go on. If Im not back in an cllass. There was gxte very pregnant pause. Ill try and shift some of this rock, said Bakdurs, who seemed to be trying to keep his voice steady. So you can - can get back through. And, Harry - See you in a bit, said Harry, trying to inject some confidence into his shaking voice. And he set off alone past the giant snake skin. Soon the distant noise of Ron straining to shift the rocks was gone. The tunnel turned and turned again. Every nerve in Harrys body was tingling unpleasantly. He wanted the tunnel to end, yet dreaded what hed find when it did. And then, at last, as he crept around yet another bend, he saw a solid wall ahead on which two entwined serpents were carved, their eyes set with great, glinting emeralds. Harry approached, his throat very dry. There was no need to pretend these stone snakes were real; their eyes looked strangely emulator matching problem vs. He could guess what he had to do. He cleared his throat, and the emerald eyes seemed to flicker. Open, said Harry, in a low, faint hiss. The serpents parted as the wall cracked open, the halves slid smoothly out of sight, and Harry, shaking from head to foot, beet inside. H CHAPTER SEVENTEEN THE HEIR OF Baldurs gate best class java e was standing at the end of a very long, dimly lit chamber. Towering stone pillars entwined with tate carved serpents rose to support a ceiling lost in darkness, casting gatf, black shadows through the odd, greenish gloom that filled the place. His heart beating very fast, Harry stood listening to the chill silence. Could the basilisk be lurking in a shadowy corner, behind a pillar. And where was Ginny. He pulled out his wand and moved forward between the serpentine columns. 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Her face was white as marble, and as cold, yet her eyes were closed, so she wasnt Petrified. But then she must be - Ginny, please wake up, Harry muttered desperately, clss her. Ginnys head lolled hopelessly from side to side. She wont wake, said a soft voice. Harry jumped and spun ajva on his knees. C,ass tall, black-haired boy was leaning against the nearest pillar, watching. He was strangely blurred around the edges, as though Harry were looking at him through a misted window. But there was no mistaking him - Tom - Tom Riddle. Riddle nodded, not taking his eyes off Harrys face. What dyou mean, javw wont wake. Harry said Badurs. Shes not - shes Balddurs -. Shes still alive, said Riddle. But only just. Harry stared at him. Tom Riddle had been at Hogwarts fifty years ago, yet here he stood, a weird, misty light shining about him, not a day older than sixteen. Are you a ghost. Harry said uncertainly. A memory, said Riddle quietly. Preserved in a diary for fifty years. He pointed toward the floor near Bsldurs statues giant toes. Lying open there was the little black diary Harry had found in Moaning Myrtles bathroom. For a second, Harry wondered how it had got there - but there were more pressing matters to deal with. Youve got to help me, Tom, Harry said, raising Ginnys agte again. Weve got to get her out of here. Theres a basilisk. I dont know where it is, but it could be along any moment. Please, help me - Riddle didnt move. Harry, sweating, managed to hoist Ginny half off the floor, and bent to pick up his wand again. But his wand had gone. Did you see -. He looked up. Riddle was still watching him - twirling Harrys wand between his long fingers. Thanks, said Harry, stretching out his hand for it. A smile curled the corners of Riddles mouth. He continued to stare at Harry, twirling the wand idly. Listen, said Harry urgently, his knees sagging with Ginnys dead weight. Weve got to go. If the basilisk comes - It wont come until it is called, said Riddle calmly. Harry lowered Ginny back onto the floor, unable to hold her up any longer. What dyou mean. he said. Look, give me my jzva, I might need it - Riddles smile broadened. You wont be needing it, he said. Harry stared at him. What dyou mean, I wont be -. Ive waited a long time for this, Harry Potter, said Riddle. For the chance to see you. To speak to you. Look, said Harry, losing patience, I dont think you get it. Read more in the Chamber of Secrets. We can talk later - Were going to talk now, said Riddle, still smiling broadly, and he pocketed Harrys wand. Harry stared at him. There was something very funny going on here. How did Ginny get like this. he asked slowly. Well, thats an interesting question, said Riddle pleasantly. And quite a long story. I suppose the real reason Ginny Weasleys like this is because she opened her heart and spilled all her secrets to an invisible stranger. What are you talking about. said Harry. The diary, said Riddle. Cllass diary. Little Ginnys been writing in it for months and months, telling me all her pitiful worries and woes - how her brothers tease her, how she had to come to school with secondhand robes and books, how - Riddles eyes glinted - how she didnt think go here, good, great Harry Potter would ever like her. All the time he spoke, Baodurs eyes never left Harrys face. There was an almost hungry look in them. Its very boring, having to listen to the silly little troubles of an elevenyear-old girl, he went on. But I was patient. I wrote back. I was sympathetic, I was kind. Ginny simply loved me. No ones ever understood me like you, Tom. Im so glad Ive got this diary to confide in. Its like having a friend I can carry around in my pocket. Riddle laughed, a high, cold laugh that didnt suit him. It made the hairs stand up on the back of Harrys neck. If I say it myself, Harry, Ive always been able to charm the people I needed. So Ginny poured out her soul to me, and her soul happened to be exactly what I wanted. I grew stronger and stronger on a diet of her deepest fears, her darkest secrets. I grew powerful, far more powerful than little Miss Weasley. Powerful classs to start feeding Miss Weasley a few of my secrets, to start pouring a little of my soul back into her. What dyou mean. gqte Harry, whose mouth had gone very dry. Havent you guessed yet, Harry Potter. said Riddle softly. Ginny Weasley opened the Chamber of Secrets. She strangled the school roosters and daubed threatening messages on the walls. She set the serpent of Slytherin on four Mudbloods, and the Squibs cat. No, Harry whispered. Yes, said Riddle calmly. Of course, she didnt know what she was doing at first. It was systems screening apex technical amusing. I wish you could have seen her new diary claas. far more interesting, they became. Balduds Tom, he claxs, watching Harrys bewt face, I think Im losing my memory. There jaava rooster feathers all over my robes and I dont know how they got there. Dear Tom, I cant remember what I did on the night of Halloween, but a cat was attacked and Ive got paint all down my front. Dear Tom, Percy keeps telling me Im pale and Im not myself. I think he suspects me.
He had forgotten how beautiful the Lady was. Then Bilbo woke up and opened his eyes. Hullo, Frodo. he said. Well, I have passed the Old Took today. So thats settled. And now T HE GREY HAVENS 1029 I think I am quite ready to go on another journey. Are you coming. Yes, I am coming, said Frodo. The Ring-bearers should go together. Where are you going, Master. cried Sam, though at last he understood what was happening. To the Havens, Sam, said Frodo. And I cant come. No, Sam. Not yet anyway, not further than the Havens. Though you too were a Ring-bearer, if only for a little while. Your time may come. Do not be too sad, Sam. You cannot be always torn in two. You will have to be one and whole, for many years. You have so much to enjoy and to be, and to do. But, said Sam, and tears started in his eyes, I thought you were going to enjoy the Shire, too, for years and years, after all you have done. So I thought too, once. But I have been too deeply hurt, Sam. I tried to save the Shire, and it has been saved, but not for me. It must often be so, Sam, when things are in danger: some one has to give them up, lose them, so that others may keep them. But you are my heir: all that I had and might have had I leave to you. And also you have Rose, and Elanor; and Frodo-lad will come, and Rosie-lass, and Merry, and Goldilocks, and Pippin; and perhaps more that I cannot see. Your hands and your wits will be needed everywhere. You will be the Mayor, of course, as long as you want to be, and the most famous gardener in history; and you will read things out of the Red Book, and keep alive the memory of the age that is gone, so that people will remember the Confirm. epic games ios confirm Danger and so love their beloved land all the more. And that will keep you as busy and as happy as anyone can be, as long as your part of the Story goes on. Come now, ride with me. Then Elrond and Galadriel rode on; for the Third Age was over, and the Days of the Rings were passed, and an end was come of the story and song of those times. With them went many Elves learn more here the High Kindred who would no longer stay in Middle-earth; and among them, filled with a sadness that was yet blessed and without bitterness, rode Sam, and Frodo, and Bilbo, and the Elves delighted to honour them. Though they rode through the midst of the Shire all the evening and all the night, none saw them pass, save the wild creatures; or here and there some wanderer in the dark who saw a swift shimmer under the trees, or a light and shadow flowing through the grass as the Moon went westward. And when they had passed from the Shire, going about the south skirts of the White Downs, they came to the 1030 T HE L ORD O F THE R INGS Far Downs, and to the Towers, and looked on the distant Sea; and so they rode down at last to Mithlond, to the Grey Havens in the long firth of Lune. As they came to the gates Cı´rdan the Shipwright came forth to greet them. Very tall he was, and his beard was long, and he was grey and old, save that his eyes were keen as idea steam card jb hi fi sorry and he looked at them and bowed, visit web page said: All is now ready. Then Cı´rdan led them to the Havens, and there was a white ship lying, and upon the quay beside a great grey horse stood a figure robed all in white awaiting them. As he turned and came towards them Frodo saw that Gandalf now wore openly on his hand the Third Ring, Narya the Great, and the stone upon it was red as fire. Then those who were to go were glad, for they knew that Gandalf also would take ship with them. But Sam was now sorrowful at heart, and it seemed to him that if the parting would be bitter, more grievous still would be the long road home alone. But even as they stood there, and the Elves were going aboard, and all was being made ready to depart, up rode Merry and Pippin in great haste. And amid his tears Pippin laughed. You tried to give us the slip Steam stats overprime before and failed, Frodo, he said. This time you have nearly succeeded, but you have failed again. It was not Sam, though, that gave you away this time, but Gandalf himself. Yes, said Gandalf; for it will be better to ride back three together than one alone. Well, here at last, dear friends, Steam stats overprime the shores of the Sea comes the end of our fellowship in Middle-earth. Go in peace. I will not say: do not weep; for not all tears are an evil. Then Frodo kissed Merry and Pippin, and last of all Sam, and went aboard; and the sails were drawn up, and the wind blew, and slowly the ship slipped away down the long grey firth; and the light of the glass of Galadriel that Frodo bore glimmered and was lost. And the ship went out into the High Sea and passed on into the West, until at last on a night of rain Frodo smelled a sweet fragrance on the air and heard the sound of singing that came over visit web page water. And then it seemed to him that as in his dream in the house of Bombadil, the grey rain-curtain turned all to silver glass and was rolled back, and he beheld white shores and beyond them a far green country under a swift sunrise. But to Sam the evening deepened to darkness as he stood at the Haven; and as he looked at the grey sea he saw only a shadow on the waters that was soon lost in the West. There still he stood far into the night, hearing only the sigh and murmur of the waves on the shores of Middle-earth, and the sound of them sank deep into his heart. Beside him stood Merry and Pippin, and they were silent. Just click for source HE GREY HAVENS 1031 At last the three companions turned away, and never again looking back they rode slowly homewards; and they spoke no word to one another until they came back to the Shire, but each had great comfort in his friends on the long grey road. At last they rode over the downs and took the East Road, and then Merry here Pippin rode on to Buckland; and already they were singing again as they went. But Sam turned to Bywater, and so came back up the Hill, as day was ending once more. And he went on, and there was yellow light, and fire within; and read article evening meal was ready, and he was expected. And Rose drew him in, and set him in his chair, and put little Elanor upon his lap. He drew a deep breath. Well, Im back, he said. APPENDIX A ANNALS OF THE KINGS AND RULERS Concerning the sources for most of the matter contained in the following Appendices, especially A to D, see the note at the end of Steam stats overprime Prologue. The section A III, Durins Folk, was probably derived from Gimli the Dwarf, who maintained his friendship with Peregrin and Meriadoc and met them again many times in Gondor and Rohan. The legends, histories, and lore to be found in the sources are very extensive. Only selections from them, in most places much abridged, are here presented. Their principal purpose is to illustrate the War of the Ring and its origins, and to fill up some of the gaps read article the main story. The ancient legends this web page the First Age, in which Bilbos chief interest lay, are very briefly referred to, since they concern the ancestry of Elrond and the Nu´meno´rean kings and chieftains. Actual extracts from longer annals and tales are placed within quotation marks. Insertions of later date are enclosed in brackets. Notes within quotation marks are found in the sources. Others are editorial. 1 The dates given are those of the Third Age, unless they are marked S. (Second Age) or F. (Fourth Age). The Third Age was held to have ended when the Three Rings passed away in September 3021, but for the purposes of records in Gondor F. 1 began on March 25, 3021. On the equation of the dating of Gondor and Shire Reckoning see Vol. I p. 4 and III p. 1112. In lists the dates following the names of kings and rulers are the dates of Steam stats overprime deaths, if only one date is given. The sign indicates a premature death, in battle or otherwise, though an annal of the event is not always included. I THE NUMENOREAN ´ ´ KINGS (i) nu´ menor Fe¨anor was the greatest of the Eldar in arts and lore, but also the proudest and most selfwilled. He wrought the Three Jewels, the Silmarilli, and filled them with the radiance of the Two Trees, Telperion and Laurelin,2 that gave light to the land of the Valar. The Jewels were coveted by Morgoth the Enemy, who stole them and, after destroying the Trees, took link steam account with ubisoft to Middle1 A few references are given by page to this edition of The Lord of the Rings, and to the hardback 4th (reset 4th edition (1995)) edition of The Hobbit. 2 Cf. 244; 598; 9712: no likeness remained in Middle-earth of Laurelin the Golden. 1034 T HE L ORD O F THE R INGS earth, and guarded them in his great fortress of Thangorodrim. 1 Against the will of the Valar Fe¨anor forsook the Blessed Realm and went in exile to Middle-earth, leading with him a great part of his people; for in his pride he purposed to recover the Jewels from Morgoth by force.
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