Another silly question

[pippin_999]

No: HPFGUIDX 187268

 
> zanooda:

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> So it's only the third attack (Justin and Nick) that raises questions :-). This attack happened when everybody was in class though, except for the 2-nd year Gryffindors and Hufflepuffs. But what about the portraits, why didn't they ever see the Basilisk moving around the castle? To this I have no answer :-).
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Pippin:
Portraits can be blinded or lured to another part of the castle by a diversion. The basilisk itself could be hidden by a disillusionment charm until a suitable victim was located.

Pippin