The Hogwarts Emerald

Chapter 236 Spider Cave
The twins had had this thought before, back when they were first year and had first encountered the Acromantula in the Forbidden Forest. Now that they were in their fourth year and had taken the initiative to look for the Acromantula, the thought still hadn't left their minds.

Ada believed that she would soon be able to see a good show of "brotherly love and respect", and hoped that the Weasleys would not break the twins' legs.

The light emitted from the tip of the magic wand gradually weakened, but it did not disappear. Instead, it slowly fell down to form a barrier that protected the three people.

The three people went into the spider cave together. It was a terrifying scene they had never seen in their lives. Huge creatures lived in the cave, with eight eyes, eight legs, and were black and hairy.

These huge spiders seemed to be awakened by the footsteps, or as if awakened by the delicious human smell. They stretched out their long black silk legs, and their huge claws made "click, click" sounds.

The sound was so creepy that even the brave Ada got goose bumps all over her body. The twins looked nervous and no longer had the cheerful chatter they had just had outside the cave.

There were tens of thousands of spiders, and Ada and the twins had no choice but to be careful. The ferocious Acromantula was not the kind of small spider that hung in the corners and swallowed flying insects.

The eight-eyed giant spiders woke up one after another, and a rustling sound was heard in the cave.

Some impatient spiders tried to get close to Ada and the other two and turn them into their meals, but every time they tried to get close, the barrier protecting the three people would emit light and force the eight-eyed giant spiders back.

There was a depression in the cave, and in the center of the depression was a misty hemispherical spider web. A spider as big as a small elephant slowly emerged. Its body and legs were black with gray, and each eye on its ugly head with large claws was covered with a layer of white film. It was blind.

There was a "click, click" sound in the cave, and then some spiders spoke in human language. They said: "Aragog, Aragog."

Ada calmed down and adjusted her state. She said, "Are you Aragog, the Spider King? We are Hagrid's friends."

"You disturbed my rest. This is not what Hagrid's friends should do." Aragog waved his huge claws, and it was obvious that he did not welcome the visit of Ada and the other two.

"I'm sorry, I didn't mean to disturb your sleep." Ada said, "I came here with questions, and I hope the Spider King can answer them for me."

Aragog waved his giant claws irritably and said impatiently: "Human, I have no such obligation. Kill them!"

Under Aragog's command, countless spiders approached Ada and the other two. The small protective shield seemed unable to block the impact of so many spiders.

At this moment, George thought of a clever idea and shouted: "We are here for the monster in the castle, the monster in the secret room!"

The giant spiders seemed to understand what George said. They stopped moving forward and instead retreated in fear.

"The secret chamber has been opened. Those who are enemies of the heir should be alert!" Ada continued. The spiders retreated in fear, which confirmed Ada's guess.

She continued, "Ever since the Chamber of Secrets was opened, the spiders in the castle have been running away like crazy. The castle hasn't changed much, except that there is a monster lurking in the Chamber of Secrets. It was this monster that prompted you to flee the castle, right?"

"I don't like your tone!" Aragog said, his claws clicking angrily. "I don't know about any secret chambers, or any monsters. But my children told me that the ancient creature we fear most has awakened. This creature feeds on us and is our natural enemy!"

Feeding on spiders and being their natural enemy, this was Ada’s first gain.

"You said it woke up," Ida continued, "which means it was active in the castle before. It may have been alive all along, right?"

"I told you, I don't like your tone!" Aragog said angrily, and its descendants were also approaching Ada and the other two.

The Acromantula can lay up to 100 eggs at a time. These eggs are white, soft, and about the size of a floating balloon. The eggs take six to eight weeks to hatch. Aragog has lived in the Forbidden Forest for decades, so you can imagine how large his family is.

Ada remained indifferent, as if she hadn't noticed the giant spider slowly approaching. She continued to ask, "You've seen it, or noticed it, right?"

"Yes, many years ago, when I was still living in the castle with Hagrid, I once noticed its activities." Aragog seemed to calm himself down, "Then, a child died. Stupid humans regarded me as the murderer, how ridiculous!"

Ada nodded. She had never figured out why Hagrid was expelled, but now she found the reason. From Aragog's words, it could be inferred that the Chamber of Secrets had been opened and the monster hidden inside had killed a student.

Hagrid was just like Harry now, he was wrongly accused. The Acromantula was ferocious by nature and often attacked people, so Hagrid was regarded as the murderer. In addition, Hagrid did not have the halo of a savior, so he and his furry pet were naturally expelled from school.

The Chamber of Secrets had been opened before, and a student had been killed. This was Ada's second reward. "One last question, Aragog," Ada said, "What is the monster lurking in the Chamber of Secrets?"

"We won't tell!" Aragog said with emotion. "We won't tell its name! I didn't even tell Hagrid the name of that terrible creature, although he asked me, many times."

After all, Aragog was Hagrid's pet, and Ida had a good impression of the burly Hagrid, so she didn't ask too many questions about the Acromantula. Ida had already gotten enough information today, and it wouldn't cost her another day to find out the monster's name.

"I think it's time for us to leave," said Ada. "Spider King, may you and your kingdom prosper."

After saying that, Ada and the twins slowly retreated together. The three of them kept their eyes fixed on the spiders to prevent them from suddenly attacking and hurting people.

"Let's go?" Aragog said. "You've asked so many questions. Isn't it time for me to take my turn?"

The cave entrance was blocked by spiders, and the spider web that had been cut open before reappeared, and was thicker than before. Ada and the twins had no choice but to stop. Fred and George raised their wands high, and the two brothers used a dispelling spell to repel several giant spiders that rushed towards the three of them.

"Stop!" Aragog shouted loudly. The giant spiders stopped and did not approach the three people, but they had already surrounded them.

Aragog continued, "A few years ago, three humans entered the Forbidden Forest. They killed and injured many of my children. Those three people must be you!"

Aragog was very sure. Whether Aida and the others admitted it or not, the eight-eyed giant spider had already identified them.

"Yes, it's us." Fred said, "Your children are going to eat us, can't we fight back?"

"You'd better let your children make way," George said, "We are no longer the little kids we were back then. Do you want your children to try again?"

The eight-eyed giant spiders in the cave tried to attack them many times. Even if they refused to admit it or bowed their heads and said some soft words, it would be of no use. These ugly insects had already regarded them as their meal.

It would be better to just admit it and let the other party fear them and be wary of them. Maybe this fight can be avoided and there is no need to fight to the death with these ugly bugs.

"It's good that you admit it, it's good that you admit it." Aragog said slowly, "I hope you are prepared to die before coming here. I am happy that my children can have a delicious meal."

"Are you sure?" Ada asked with a smile, her eyes behind the gold-framed glasses formed a beautiful crescent.

"My children obeyed my orders and did not hurt Hagrid. But fresh human flesh came to our doorstep, and it was the flesh and blood of our enemy. I could not stop them from enjoying it. Farewell, young human..." Aragog's giant claws made a "click, click" sound again.

After receiving Aragog's order, the Acromantulas formed a solid, towering iron wall, their claws clacking, and many pairs of eyes gleaming on their ugly black heads...

The eight-eyed giant spiders rushed towards Ada and the other two like a black tide. There were only three teenage wizards, and there were only so many delicious meals, so it was first come first served.

The corner of Ada's mouth curled up slightly, her wand pointed diagonally at the ground, she turned around on the spot, and a blue flame suddenly rose where the wand was pointing.

The blue flames formed a wall of fire, separating Ada and the other two from the eight-eyed giant spider.

The spiders running in front plunged into the blue flames and were burned to ashes in an instant. Even if only one of its eight legs touched the flames, the blue flames would engulf the entire spider in an instant.

The eight-eyed giant spiders were not afraid, and rushed towards the blue wall of fire one after another, hoping to extinguish the flames with their advantage in numbers. However, the flames showed no sign of extinguishing, but instead burned more and more vigorously, with the potential to spread all over the prairie.

Some of the spiders climbed over the heads of Ada and the other two, trying to bring justice to the humans by using their huge claws to attack the three humans who dared to enter the spider cave.

However, the eight-eyed giant spider did not let the three people see its claws falling from the sky. The blue flames suddenly shot up and ignited all the giant spiders above Ada and the other two's heads. Only pieces of ashes fell from the sky.

The barrier protecting the three people glowed faintly, isolating the ashes and preventing the three people from getting any of them.

The blue wall of fire continued to expand, and the eight-eyed giant spiders retreated step by step. They had no way to deal with the flames. The ferocious giant spiders were terrified. The deadly flames in front of them were even more terrifying than the one in the castle.

The twins stared at the flames in amazement. Everything before them seemed like purgatory. The two brothers had never thought that Ada had such a trick up her sleeve. Where had she been during the month she disappeared? What had she learned?
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