Hogwarts: This holy light is righteously evil.

No one expected that Charlie Weasley, who has always been known as a Seeker genius, would actually lose!

Before the match began, almost all the students were certain that Charlie would catch the Golden Snitch first, leading Gryffindor to victory, thanks to his talent and experience. But reality is so unpredictable; the final victory belonged to Slytherin's Seeker, a result that was hard for many to accept.

Penny learned about Charlie's recent situation from the Weasley twins. In the past few days, the Weasley twins had lost their usual liveliness, rarely smiled, and seemed listless. They told Penny privately that after the competition, Charlie locked himself in his Gryffindor dormitory and refused to come out, sulking alone and not wanting to see anyone.

After all, Charlie was already in seventh grade this year. This was his last year at Hogwarts and his last chance to compete for the Quidditch Cup. He had been looking forward to this match and wanted to use it to bring his Quidditch career to a perfect close. Who knew that he would lose to his old rival Slytherin by such a large margin in the first match? This blow was too great for him. He was so depressed that he couldn't even eat. He looked much more haggard and was almost sick from holding it in.

The students were also discussing among themselves that it would be extremely difficult for Gryffindor to turn things around in the upcoming matches. Next, they would have to face Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff. Unless Gryffindor could win by a large margin in both of these matches and accumulate as many points as possible, it would be almost impossible for them to compete for the Quidditch Cup.

However, in Puni's opinion, Charlie Weasley might really be unable to withstand the blow. It was just a loss in one game, yet he was so fixated on it, trapping himself in negative emotions and unable to extricate himself. He couldn't help but secretly guess that this might be a common problem for geniuses. From childhood to adulthood, they have always been in the lead and are used to winning. Once they encounter failure, it is difficult for them to accept it. It is also possible that the gap between his expectations and reality is too large, and he is unable to adjust his mentality in time, which is why he is so depressed that he is almost sick.

Kopney himself was almost driven to the brink of madness by these discussions. These past few days, wherever he went, people around him were talking about Quidditch matches, repeating the same topics over and over again, with nothing new to offer. He was getting tired of hearing it and was starting to feel impatient. Wasn't there anything new to talk about that could distract everyone?

Perhaps his complaints had an effect, because just when he was about to be overwhelmed by the repetitive topics, something truly new happened. That morning, Penny had just stepped out of his dormitory, heading to the Great Hall for breakfast, when the Weasley twins stopped him at the entrance. Unlike their listless state a few days prior, the twins were now beaming with excitement, their eyes sparkling, and their faces beaming with barely suppressed smiles. They eagerly and excitedly told Penny, "Penny, we've made a major discovery! We've found the entrance to the Chamber of Secrets!"

Upon hearing this, Puni froze instantly, his composure shattered, and his eyes widened in disbelief. He instinctively asked, "What did you say? You found the secret room? How is that possible? Are you sure you haven't come to the wrong place?"

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The Hogwarts crypts are perpetually damp and dimly lit; even during the day, one needs magical lights to barely see the way. The Slytherin common room is hidden deep within these crypts, directly opposite the Hufflepuff common room, one to the south and one to the north, situated on opposite sides of the crypts.

Although both are in the crypt, their locations are distinctly different. Hufflepuff's common room is closer to the outside of the castle and closer to the Forbidden Forest, where faint sounds can often be heard from the depths of the Forbidden Forest. Slytherin's common room, on the other hand, extends towards the inside of the castle and is extremely close to the Black Lake, so close that one can't help but wonder if its true location is actually beneath the surface of the Black Lake. After all, standing in the crypt corridor near the Slytherin area, one can clearly feel the moisture in the air and even hear the subtle sound of the lake flowing.

It was past 10 p.m., and Hogwarts Castle was already silent. Most of the students were asleep, except for Filch and his cat, Mrs. Lorris, who were still slowly wandering the corridors, searching for students who had violated the rules by going out.

Penny was pulled along by the Weasley twins, hidden under a large invisibility cloak. The three of them huddled together, moving very quietly towards the depths of the cellar.

The Weasley twins looked completely different now than they had a few days ago when they were dejected after discussing Charlie's defeat. Their faces were radiant with undisguised excitement, their eyes sparkling with curiosity and anticipation. Even their steps were light and quick, a stark contrast to the dim and oppressive atmosphere around them. As they walked, one of the twins spoke first, lowering his voice to Penny: "Penny, you'll never believe it! We made an unexpected discovery last night! We were just trying to sneak into the Hogwarts kitchens to find something to eat under the cover of darkness, but we stumbled upon this place by accident!"

The other twin immediately added, “Yes, we had it all planned out. Hogwarts’ kitchen is near the entrance to the Hufflepuff common room. We’ve been there a few times before and know the way. There’s a painting on the wall with all sorts of fruit on it. If you gently scratch one of the pears in the painting, it will smile and turn into a tiny doorknob. With a gentle pull, you can open the door to the kitchen, where the house-elves always prepare lots of delicious treats for us.”

“But last night, I don’t know if it was because it was dark and we couldn’t see the way, or if we were too anxious to find food, we actually went the wrong way,” the twins said, exchanging a knowing smile. “We were supposed to head towards Hufflepuff, but we ended up in Slytherin territory, getting further and further away from the kitchen. By the time we realized it, we were already in the corridor near the entrance to the Slytherin common room.”

As Puni followed them, he listened attentively to the twins' story, his eyes gradually filled with curiosity. He couldn't help but lower his voice and ask, "And then? What did you find there?"

Hearing Puni's question, the twins became even more excited. One of them quickly said, "We found a painting there that looks very similar to the one near the kitchen entrance! But instead of various fruits, it depicts a lush rubber tree laden with heavy durians, each one plump and round, looking incredibly lifelike, just like the real thing."

“We were curious too, since we’d never seen this painting before, and it looked so similar to the one at the kitchen entrance, so we couldn’t resist trying it out. We tried scratching a durian in the kitchen painting, just like we’d scratched a pear in the kitchen one,” the other twin chimed in. “But as soon as we scratched it, a tiny snake suddenly jumped out from behind the durian! We were so scared we almost screamed, and we quickly covered our mouths, afraid someone would see us.”

As they spoke, the three of them reached the corridor near the entrance to the Slytherin common room. The twins stopped and gestured for Penny to look at the wall on one side of the corridor. Penny looked in the direction they indicated and indeed saw the painting of a rubber tree covered with durians. In the dim magical light, the painting appeared exceptionally clear, and the durians on the branches seemed as if they might fall at any moment. The wall below the painting looked no different from the rest of the place, yet it exuded a mysterious aura.

Just as George's fingertips touched the plump durian in the painting, a small black shadow suddenly darted out from behind the durian. It was so fast that no one could react in time. It was a small snake, dark green with black spots, its head slightly raised, its forked tongue flicking out, and it lunged at George's finger.

Caught off guard, George froze at the sudden noise, instinctively pulling his hand back. He stumbled and nearly crashed into the wall behind him, letting out a suppressed gasp. Fortunately, Fred reacted quickly, reaching out to steady him and covering his mouth to prevent the commotion from attracting the patrolling Filch. Puni, hiding in his invisibility cloak, was also startled by the sudden appearance of the snake, his eyes fixed on the small snake in the painting.

Before long, the three of them gradually relaxed. Although the snake looked ferocious and lunged at George again and again, it could not break through the boundaries of the painting. It couldn't even touch George's fingertips. Fred released his hand from George's mouth and chuckled softly.

George steadied himself, rubbed his slightly flustered chest, and followed Fred's gaze to the snake in the painting. Although the snake could not harm them, its appearance instantly attracted the Weasley twins' full attention. The two of them moved closer to the painting, staring intently at the snake with inquisitive eyes.

The three decided to explore the secrets of the painting carefully. The Weasley twins took turns touching every corner of the painting, gently poking at the durian in the painting, and then tentatively touching the branches of the rubber tree. They explored it repeatedly, not wanting to miss any detail. After a while, just when they were about to lose patience, George accidentally reached out and pushed the trunk of the rubber tree in the painting. Unexpectedly, the trunk shook slightly.

This discovery immediately caught the attention of the three men. Fred immediately stepped forward and, together with George, held onto the branches of the rubber tree with both hands and slowly pushed it forward. As the two exerted their strength, the seemingly sturdy rubber tree was actually pushed down little by little, revealing the wall hidden behind it.

Looking at the fallen rubber tree, Puni couldn't help but move closer to examine it. Only then did he realize that the "rubber tree" in the painting wasn't actually a tree. The three of them focused their attention back on the painting. Behind the fallen durian plant, a dark snake den was clearly visible, with more than a dozen black snakes coiled inside. Each one was much thicker than the small snakes that had just darted out from behind the durian. Their bodies were jet black and shiny, and their scales gleamed coldly in the dim magic light. They twisted their bodies slightly, sticking out their forked tongues, looking quite frightening and making one's heart tighten.

In the very center of the snake pit, a small metal handle stands out. The handle is small and exquisite, with fine patterns engraved on its surface. Against the backdrop of the dark snake pit, it stands out even more. What is even more surprising is that, the moment the durian plant was completely knocked down, the handle, which originally looked like an ordinary piece of art, slowly rose up and gradually became three-dimensional. It felt real to the touch and was no longer a two-dimensional image in the painting.

Puni couldn't help but marvel at the ingenuity of Hogwarts' magic. Such a subtle and ingenious design was unimaginable without seeing it firsthand. However, even though everyone knew that the snake pit was still a two-dimensional image existing only through magic, and that the black snakes couldn't break through the painting to harm people, actually reaching into the snake pit to touch the handle was still a huge test of mental fortitude. An ordinary student would probably have been too scared to even approach.

Only the Weasley twins could be so nonchalant. Their faces showed no fear, but rather a hint of excitement, their eyes gleaming with anticipation, as if the snake pit before them was not a frightening trap, but a fun toy.

Puni followed the twins to the portrait that held the secret. While listening to Fred recount his discovery from the previous night, he watched as George reached out without hesitation and reached into the snake pit, firmly grasping the three-dimensional metal handle and turning it clockwise.

The three of them stared intently at the portrait, hoping it would slowly open like the fruit painting at the kitchen entrance, revealing the hidden passage behind it. But one second, two seconds, three seconds passed, and the portrait remained motionless, showing no sign of opening or closing, not even the slightest tremor.

George frowned and tried turning the handle a few more times, but there was still no response.

Seeing George's confused expression, Fred couldn't help but laugh, patted him on the shoulder, and gestured for him to look.

Puni also lowered his head and looked at the wall below the portrait. There used to be a small nameplate there with the name of the painting engraved on it, but now all the letters on the nameplate had been changed and were no longer the original words.

Chapter 110 I think this is just a hidden lounge.

It was only then that he noticed this subtle change, and a sense of curiosity arose in his heart.

“I’ve never seen such a way of hiding a secret room before,” Puni exclaimed sincerely. “It’s amazing that you guys noticed the letters changed here. If it were me, I probably wouldn’t have noticed this detail at all.”

He had been at Hogwarts for half a year, and he liked to wander around. He had found many hidden rooms in the castle, but those rooms were either hidden doors or required a specific spell to open. They were completely different from the way he had to find the handle and then look at the password.

Upon hearing Penny's praise, the Weasley twins immediately showed a smug expression. George raised his chin, somewhat boastful: "Of course, we are the Weasley twins. Such small details cannot escape our eyes."

Fred nodded, his face full of confidence, as if discovering this secret was a matter of course.

Just when Puni thought they would immediately try to enter the password, the twins suddenly turned around and walked towards the other end of the corridor, their steps hurried and without any intention of stopping.

Puni was stunned for a moment, then quickly followed, his face full of doubt, wondering to himself: What's going on? He clearly found the password, so why did he suddenly leave?

George seemed to sense his confusion and quickened his pace, turning back to Puni and saying, "Don't just stand there, hurry up! We already tried it yesterday; this is just where the password is displayed. The real entrance to the secret room isn't here at all, it's on the other side!"

Fred added mysteriously, "Puni, do you want to guess where the entrance to the secret room is? Here's a hint: it's in the direction we're heading now."

Puni looked in the direction they were heading, his gaze landing on the familiar area at the end of the corridor. His lips twitched slightly, and he already knew the answer. He tentatively asked, "You're going this way now... Could it be that the entrance to the Chamber of Secrets is at the entrance to the Slytherin common room?"

"You guessed right!" Fred clapped his hands excitedly, with a hint of pride. "Who would have thought that a seemingly fixed entrance could lead to two completely different places? If you don't know this secret, even if you find the password, you won't be able to find the real secret room at all."

Penny followed behind the two, listening to Fred's words, secretly thinking to himself, "What's so strange about this? Isn't that how the Room of Requirement at Hogwarts works? As long as you think of different needs, you can enter different spaces. It's just that the design here is more hidden than the Room of Requirement." However, he didn't say what he was thinking. He just silently followed the twins and quickened his pace toward the entrance to the Slytherin common room.

Upon arriving near the entrance to the Slytherin common room, the three immediately stopped and became extremely cautious. Fred and George divided their tasks: one pressed himself against the wall, peering into the corridor to check for any activity at either end, while the other carefully observed the surroundings to make sure no wizards or students were passing by, and that Filch was not patrolling, before giving Puni a safe signal.

The three of them wrapped their invisibility cloaks tighter around each other, moving with utmost care and shuffling towards the entrance to the Slytherin common room. Penny looked up and noticed that the entrance design here was distinctly different from that of Ravenclaw. Ravenclaw's entrance was a bronze door knocker shaped like an eagle, requiring answers to questions posed by the knocker to enter. Here, however, stood a large, pure silver snake statue.

This silver snake statue stands upright with its upper body upright, its head slightly raised, and its eyes sharp, posing a very intimidating posture, as if guarding the secret behind it. Unlike ordinary statues, this silver snake statue is not still; its body will twist slightly from time to time, and its tongue will flexibly move in and out, just like a real snake, always on alert.

Even more surprisingly, this silver snake statue possesses the same special abilities as real snakes. It can sense living things around it through vibration and heat sensing. Even though the three of them were wrapped in invisibility cloaks and completely concealed their figures, it was as if they had no cover at all under its sensing, and they could not hide at all.

Puni knew that snakes were semi-blind creatures, relying mostly on vibration and heat to catch prey and sense their environment. This statue was undoubtedly a perfect replica of this characteristic of snakes.

The moment the three of them stood still, the silver snake statue suddenly stopped twisting, turned its head slightly in their direction, and its tongue moved rapidly, emitting a low and hoarse voice, clearly asking, "Password?" The voice was somewhat cold, and had a metallic, friction-like quality that sent chills down one's spine.

Penny and the Weasley twins did not hesitate at all, nor did they remove their invisibility cloaks. They knew that even if they removed the cloaks, it would not affect the statue's judgment, but might instead expose them.

The three exchanged a glance, simultaneously lowering their voices and clearly uttering the code they had obtained from the portrait: "ASPIRATION!"

Upon hearing the command, the silver snake statue visibly stiffened, as if somewhat surprised. It shook its head slightly and moved its tongue more frequently, once again conducting a detailed vibration and thermal sensing in the direction of the three people, seemingly confirming their identities.

After a moment, it seemed somewhat reluctant, and slowly turned its body, causing the stone door behind it to creak and groan as it slowly opened inward. Once the stone door opened, a long, narrow corridor appeared before the three of them. On the walls on both sides of the corridor, there were neatly arranged statues of snakes. These statues were completely different from the silver snake statues at the entrance. They were dark green all over, and the material looked like obsidian. They were stiff and motionless, just standing there quietly, with empty eyes and no life, as if they were just ordinary decorations.

The Weasley twins stepped into the corridor first, followed closely by Penny. The corridor floor was paved with smooth black marble, which made a slight echo when stepped on. The statues on both sides looked particularly sinister in the dim lighting.

The three walked briskly along the corridor. After walking for about several dozen meters, a steep downward path appeared ahead. The path was flanked by cold stone handrails. Holding onto the handrails, the three carefully descended. After walking for several hundred meters, the path finally came to an end, and an extremely luxurious room appeared before them. As soon as they stepped into the room, the stone door behind them slammed shut with a loud bang, making the air tremble slightly.

At the same time, the fireplace on one side of the room automatically lit up with a warm flame. The orange-red flames dispelled the chill in the room, and the magical lights hanging on the ceiling also lit up, clearly presenting the entire scene to the three of them.

Puni carefully examined the room and found that it resembled a high-end lounge. In the center of the room were several soft sofas covered with a layer of silver-white silk, smooth in texture and with a soft luster, which felt exceptionally comfortable to the touch. Except for the wall facing the window, the other three walls were covered with green silk tapestries, embroidered with exquisite patterns. There were also several huge medieval tapestries, depicting the adventures of Slytherin's ancestors, with lifelike figures and extremely detailed portrayals.

The ceiling was covered with silver lanterns, their soft white light mingling with the firelight from the fireplace, making the room feel both warm and luxurious. Puni walked to the window and looked out through the clean glass, only to discover that they were indeed beneath the Black Lake. Outside the window, a deep blue lake flowed slowly, and several mermaids dressed in colorful scales swam past in a line, their tails swaying gently in the water, humming low songs. On the other side of the lake, a huge squid swam slowly, its tentacles occasionally twitching and splashing small droplets of water.

The entire room was surrounded by lake water, and the subtle sound of the flowing water could be heard. Combined with the room's decor, it made one feel as if they were in a luxurious shipwreck that had sunk to the bottom of the sea. It was both mysterious and exuded a high-end and grand atmosphere. Every detail showed the nobility and luxury of Slytherin. Penny stood there, looking on in a daze.

George strode to the sofa in the center of the room, reached out and touched the silver silk covering it, a smug smile on his face. He turned to Penny, his boastfulness barely concealed: "How about it, Penny? Isn't this even more luxurious than we imagined? I've heard from upperclassmen that the Slytherin common room is extremely well-decorated, but we've never had a chance to go inside and see it."

Fred joined in, nodding repeatedly at the room's decor, and chimed in, "Indeed, the silk, the tapestries, and the view of Black Lake outside the window are simply perfect."

Puni nodded perfunctorily in response to their words, replying indifferently, "It is indeed very nice, the decoration is exquisite."

His gaze seemed to casually sweep across the room, but in reality, it was already firmly drawn to one place: a small snake statue placed on the wall opposite the window, next to the fireplace.

The small snake statue was a size smaller than the silver snake statue at the entrance. It was made entirely of black jade, with a smooth surface and a warm luster. It was coiled on a small stone base, its head slightly raised and its mouth slightly open, emitting a faint hissing sound. To others, this might just be a magical sound effect from the statue itself, but Puni heard it clearly as snake language. The statue was speaking to him in snake language, the words were clear, and it carried an ancient and mysterious aura.

Penny's heart tightened slightly, and he clenched his fists, but his face remained calm, showing no sign of distress. He knew very well that he couldn't let the Weasley twins know that he could understand Parseltongue for the time being. If they questioned him, it would be difficult to explain. However, the Parseltongue from the statue kept echoing in his ears. He had to pretend he didn't hear it while also dealing with the twins' questions, which made him somewhat troubled. He could only force himself to remain calm and try to shift his attention away from the statue.

The Weasley twins boasted for a while before gradually calming down. They exchanged a glance, then turned to Penny, their smiles fading slightly. "Penny, let's get down to business. Didn't you mention the Basilisk before? We came here hoping to find some trace of it, but we've searched the entire room and haven't seen a single sign of it. Where is it?"

Fred added, "Yeah, there are snake statues everywhere. It's clearly in the Slytherin style, so why aren't there any basilisks? Have we come to the wrong place?"

Upon hearing this, Puni slowly withdrew his gaze, looked at the twins, nodded gently, and said with certainty, "You are right, there is indeed no trace of the basilisk here."

He paused, deliberately drawing out the words, and continued, "This means that this is not the legendary Slytherin Chamber of Secrets at all, or rather, we should call it Slytherin's Hidden Common Room, or something else."

Upon hearing this, the Weasley twins were instantly stunned, their faces filled with even greater confusion. George frowned and retorted, "Impossible, right? How could this not be the Chamber of Secrets? Look at the decorations here, all in Slytherin's silver-green hues, and so many snake statues. It's quite similar to the description of the Chamber of Secrets in legend. How could it just be an ordinary hidden room?"

Fred nodded in agreement with George, "Yeah, we went through all that trouble, and it turns out it wasn't the secret room? That's so disappointing."

Seeing their disappointed looks, Puni patiently explained, "This isn't necessarily a bad thing. There are many hidden rooms in Hogwarts, and there are many possibilities. Maybe this is just a hidden room decorated in the Slytherin style, or maybe this room itself holds other secrets that you were too excited to notice."

As he spoke, he slowly raised his hand and pointed to the small snake sculpture next to the fireplace: "Look, for example, that little snake statue looks particularly suspicious. I noticed it when we came in. It's different from the other snake statues in the room. Not only is the design more exquisite, but it also makes a 'hissing' sound. Maybe it's the key to the real secret room, or it hides other clues."

The Weasley twins looked in the direction Penny was pointing, their gazes landing on the small snake statue. George quickly walked to the statue, cautiously reaching out to touch it, but hesitated, turning to Penny: "Now that you mention it, it does seem a bit strange. Could it really be hiding some secret?"

Fred frowned. "Maybe the basilisk is hiding in some secluded corner, we just haven't found it yet. Since you said that the little snake statue is the most suspicious, let's start by investigating it. We're sure to find some clues."

Puni followed behind them and examined the statue again. He had only thought it was small before, but now that he was closer, he realized that the so-called "small snake" was only relative to the tall silver snake statue at the entrance. It was actually about a meter long, coiled on the stone base, with a thick body, and was by no means small.

What's even more intriguing is that this snake statue is completely different from the snakes in the previous paintings. It's not a two-dimensional image, but a real three-dimensional statue with a realistic feel, as if it would come to life at any moment. The twins stood in front of the statue, hesitant to reach out and touch it.

Puni saw this and roughly guessed the reason, and the twins' subsequent actions confirmed his guess.

George swallowed hard and said in a low voice, "We actually went close to this statue last night. Out of curiosity, I reached out to touch it, but it suddenly opened its mouth and almost bit my hand. It scared me half to death."

Fred added, still shaken: "Look at its mouth, it has two more long, sharp fangs than the silver snake statue at the entrance. It gleams with a cold light and looks very sharp. If it had bitten us, the consequences would have been unimaginable. We dare not take any more risks and can only watch from a distance."

Puni followed Fred's gaze and indeed saw two sharp fangs clearly visible on the upper jaw of the statue. They were about two centimeters long, with slightly curved tips, exuding a dangerous aura. He knew in his heart that this statue was far more dangerous than the silver snake statue at the entrance.

After hesitating for a moment, George mustered his courage and spoke to the snake statue, trying to be as gentle as possible: "Hey, we mean no harm, we just want to ask you, is this really the secret chamber? Where is the basilisk?"

Fred chimed in, repeating the question over and over, hoping for a response from the statue. But no matter what they said, the snake statue remained silent, only slightly twisting its body, its tongue flicking in and out, its eyes sharply fixed on them, as if it were sizing up prey, maintaining a high state of alertness without relaxing its guard.

The only sound in the room was the hissing of the statue, which made it seem particularly eerie.

The twins' patience gradually wore thin, replaced by deep annoyance. George scratched his head in frustration and muttered, "It's so strange. Most of the other animal statues in Hogwarts respond when you ask them a question, but this statue just hisses. We don't understand Parseltongue, so we have no idea what it's saying."

Fred frowned, looking helpless: "Yeah, if only we could understand Parseltongue, maybe we could find out what secrets it holds and find the real secret room."

What they didn't know was that Penny could actually understand Parseltongue. Back when the first-year students were on their way to Hogwarts by ship, Penny had mentioned to Cho Chang, Marcos, and Kitty that he could understand some special languages. However, at the time, everyone's attention was focused on the upcoming magic school, and since Penny had only mentioned it casually without going into details, most of them only remembered that Penny might understand Mermaid language. As for Parseltongue, they didn't take it seriously at all, and some even secretly speculated that Penny's ability to understand Mermaid language might just be a coincidence.

The Weasley twins had never heard Penny mention this, and naturally did not know that he could understand Parseltongue.

Puni stood aside, listening to the snake language coming from the statue. He already understood the general meaning, but he had no intention of telling the twins. He didn't want to cause unnecessary trouble because of this, nor did he want to expose his secret. He could only pretend to be like them, not understanding the "hissing" sound of the statue, and stood there blankly.

In the twins' eyes, this room, filled with Slytherin decorations, was the closest they could find to the Chamber of Secrets. Although they had not found any useful clues or heard any response from the suspicious snake statue, they did not give up. Instead, their fighting spirit was ignited.

“Since this statue won’t speak, we’ll find it ourselves!” George gritted his teeth and said firmly. “We’ll check the whole room again carefully. With our methods, we’re sure to find hidden clues. Maybe the real entrance to the secret room is hidden in some corner we’ve overlooked.”

With that, the twins split up and began searching the room.

George walked to the wall and gently tapped each brick with his fingers to check for hidden compartments, while Fred carefully examined the sofa, tapestry, and fireplace area, reaching out to feel around every nook and cranny. Both of them were extremely serious, determined to find the hidden secret.