Harry Potter: A New Player.

The next morning, Harry awoke to the sound of Ron's snoring and the soft chime of a system notification.

[Quest Completed: Escape the Library!]

• Avoid detection by Madam Pince ✔

• Return to the Gryffindor common room safely ✔

Reward: +50 EXP, No Detention Earned

Harry grinned. Avoiding detention was always a win in his book.

He stretched and glanced at his Status screen.

Harry Potter

Level: 7 (EXP 275/900)

HP: 120/120

MP: 65/65

STR: 2

VIT: 6

DEX: 6

INT: 4

WIS: 1

LUC: 3

CHA: 2

Skills:

• House Pride (Lv. 1)

• Wandless Magic (Lv. 1)

• Transfiguration (Lv. 2)

• Observation (Lv. 3)

• Stealth (Lv. 3)

• Investigation (Lv. 1)

Satisfied with his progress, Harry dressed quickly and met Hermione and Ron downstairs in the common room.

"We should get to the library early," Hermione said, holding The Founders' Hidden Trials tightly. "According to the book, the Hall of Learning is hidden somewhere within the library itself."

Ron groaned. "Another trip to the library? At this rate, I'll end up with glasses like yours, Harry."

Harry smirked. "Come on, Ron. We need to solve Ravenclaw's riddle before someone else figures it out."

The Search Begins

Once in the library, the trio moved cautiously, wary of Madam Pince's suspicious glances. Hermione scanned the bookshelves while Harry activated his Observation Skill.

[Observation Activated]

• Unusual magical aura detected behind the eastern bookshelf.

• Slight enchantment shielding a hidden passage.

"There," Harry whispered, pointing at an intricately carved shelf with the Ravenclaw crest barely visible on its side. "That's got to be it."

Hermione ran her fingers over the wood and gasped. "There's a riddle inscribed here."

Harry leaned in and read aloud:

"I speak without a mouth and hear without ears. I am invisible, yet I leave my mark. What am I?"

Ron frowned. "Is this a trick question?"

Hermione rolled her eyes. "No, Ron, it's a riddle. Think!"

Harry thought for a moment. He remembered something Professor McGonagall had mentioned about great minds leaving a legacy.

"Memory," he whispered.

The bookshelf shuddered and slid aside, revealing a narrow stone passage.

[Quest Updated: Ravenclaw's Riddle]

• Locate the Hall of Learning ✔

• Solve Rowena's riddle ✔

Reward Claimed: +150 EXP, Ravenclaw's Insight Skill Unlocked

A notification appeared.

[Skill Unlocked: Ravenclaw's Insight (Lv.1)]

Your ability to analyze problems and patterns has improved.

+5% chance of solving complex puzzles.

Hermione beamed. "Harry, you're brilliant!"

Ron whistled. "Nice one, mate. What now?"

"Let's see what's inside," Harry said, stepping cautiously into the passage.

The Hall of Learning

The passage led them into a grand chamber filled with towering bookshelves and a massive, glowing statue of Rowena Ravenclaw herself. Her stone eyes seemed to follow them as they entered.

Hermione gasped. "This must be one of the secret rooms of Hogwarts!"

A pedestal in front of the statue held a single, aged book with a Ravenclaw crest engraved on the cover. Harry approached and picked it up.

[Item Acquired: The Tome of Wit and Learning]

A collection of Rowena Ravenclaw's thoughts and hidden spells.

Hermione practically jumped with excitement. "This is priceless! Imagine the knowledge inside!"

Harry flipped through the pages and found various spells, diagrams, and—most interestingly—cryptic notes about the other Founders' relics.

"This could lead us to the next one," he said, tucking the book carefully into his bag.

[Quest Completed: Ravenclaw's Riddle]

Rewards: +150 EXP, Unlock Secret Hogwarts Locations

A new notification flashed.

[New Quest: Slytherin's Secrets]

• Locate Slytherin's hidden chamber (0/1)

• Discover the serpent's legacy (0/1)

Reward: +200 EXP, Slytherin's Cunning Skill

Harry exchanged glances with Hermione and Ron. "Looks like we're heading to the dungeons next."

Ron paled. "Brilliant. Just brilliant."

A Warning from Filch

As they exited the passage back into the library, they nearly walked straight into Filch and his ever-present cat, Mrs. Norris.

"What are you three sneaking around for?" Filch's beady eyes narrowed.

Hermione quickly spoke up. "We were just studying, sir!"

[Skill Check: Charisma - SUCCESS]

Filch grumbled but let them pass without further suspicion.

They hurried back to the common room, feeling relieved.

"That was too close," Ron panted.

Hermione shot him a look. "That's why we need to be careful next time."

Harry couldn't help but grin. "Yeah, but we're getting closer to solving the mystery."

Gryffindor Tower Planning

Back in their dormitory, Harry laid out their next steps.

"Slytherin's secrets," he murmured, flipping through the Ravenclaw tome. "It mentions something about Parseltongue and hidden tunnels in the dungeon."

"Parseltongue?" Ron asked. "You mean snake-talking?"

Hermione bit her lip. "It makes sense, considering Slytherin was obsessed with snakes."

Harry frowned. "Then we should probably keep our search quiet. No telling what we'll run into down there."

Hermione nodded. "We should study the tome first and plan it properly."

Ron groaned. "More reading?"

Harry grinned. "Trust me, Ron. It's worth it."

[New Quest: Preparing for the Dungeon]

• Study the Tome of Wit and Learning (0/1)

• Plan the dungeon exploration (0/1)

Reward: +100 EXP, Dungeon Map Unlock

Harry leaned back, feeling more determined than ever. The Founders' secrets were within reach, and he was ready to face whatever came next.

As he closed his eyes, a final notification appeared.

[Main Quest Updated: The Founders' Trial]

• Hufflepuff's Chalice ✔

• Ravenclaw's Riddle ✔

• Slytherin's Secrets (0/1)

• Gryffindor's Valor (0/1)

Harry smirked. The adventure was far from over.