Chapter 22: Riddles & Puzzles

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𝑌𝑒𝑎𝑟 2 𝐶ℎ𝑎𝑝𝑡𝑒𝑟 22: 𝑅𝑖𝑑𝑑𝑙𝑒𝑠 & 𝑝𝑢𝑧𝑧𝑙𝑒𝑠

"𝐼 𝑑𝑜𝑛'𝑡 𝑙𝑖𝑘𝑒 ℎ𝑖𝑛𝑡𝑠, 𝐵𝑒 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑓𝑜𝑟𝑤𝑎𝑟𝑑 𝑜𝑟 𝑠𝑡𝑓𝑢"

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As I sat in the common room, examining the blank book in my hands, I couldn't help but wonder how the hell I'm gonna figure this out. Suddenly, a small slip of paper fluttered to the ground, catching my attention. I picked it up and read the cryptic message inscribed upon it:

"To reveal the words on these pages, solve the Riddle I've left behind." 

And As if by magic, the first page of the book began to fill with writing, revealing a clue:

"Open a book and you will see. Ask Madam Irma, and she will surely guide you on your way." -

As I read the message, Hermione, Harry, and Ron barged in, looking visibly angry. Concerned, I asked, "What happened, guys?"

"It's a long story, Y/n," Ron replied.

"Please, do tell," I said, patting the seat next to me.

They sat down and began to explain, "Well, Hermione filled us in on your plan, TROSS," Harry began.

"Okay, and?" I inquired.

"After you left, Professor Goldilocks opened the cage and let the pixies loose. He abandoned us to deal with them alone," Ron said.

"Oh no, what happened next?" I asked, feeling anxious.

"So, it means we never actually started the plan since we also got detention," Harry informed us.

"Wait, what? Detention? For what?" I asked, confused.

"Being obnoxiously brave, unfortunately," Ron answered.

"Oh no, how many days of detention?" I asked, dreading the response.

"A week," Hermione said.

I groaned and glanced at Hermione.

"I'll be exciting you two! Well, Y/n, we'll assist you with the plan. Starting tomorrow, we'll ask the professors about this," Hermione grinned.

"Thank you," I said gratefully.

I closed the book and decided against sharing the information with Hermione, Harry, and Ron.

"What's that?" Harry asked.

"Professor Flitwick gave it to me," I replied.

"For what?" Hermione inquired.

"I'm not entirely sure," I said.

"It looks quite old though," observed Ron.

"Indeed, Ron. It's a vintage piece," I replied, rising from my seat.

"Where are you headed?" queried Harry.

"I have detention with Goldilocks, so I must be on my way," I said, clutching the book tightly.

"Oh alright," Hermione said

"Do you happen to know anyone named Madam Irma?"I asked Hermione

Hermione raised an eyebrow and responded, "She's the librarian, Y/n."

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