COS Hallowe'en feast

[grey_wolf_c]

No: HPFGUIDX 43595

David wrote:
> I have been re-reading COS to Ben (younger son) and am wondering
> about the first petrification (Mrs Norris) which takes place during
> the Hallowe'en feast. As I understand the working of the diary, Ginny
> would have to have been present to release and control the basilisk,
> and therefore not at the feast.  Wouldn't her absence have been
> noted?
> 
> David

I don't thik she would necesarily be missed. After all, in that same 
Halloween party, the triad (HRH) went to the deathday party, and people 
didn't miss them that much. Besides, Ginny didn't have to be away for 
that long: it has been especulated that there must be another way into 
the chamber, since not everyone has a tame phoenix to get the out 
through Mirtle's bathroom. Ginny only had to leave for like ten 
minutes, reach the Chamber, give specific orders to the basilisk, and 
get back.

Hope that helps,

Grey Wolf