How did Slytherin build the Chamber of Secrets?

The subterranean Chamber of Secrets was created by Salazar Slytherin without the knowledge of his three fellow founders of Hogwarts. However, only Slytherin went further, and built what was in effect a personal, secret headquarters within the school, accessible only by himself or by those he allowed to enter.

Why did Salazar Slytherin build the Chamber of Secrets?

According to ancient legend, as told by History of Magic Professor Cuthbert Binns, Salazar Slytherin was responsible for the construction of the Chamber of Secrets beneath Hogwarts dungeons. It was specifically created for the purpose of purging the school of all Muggle-born students.

Did Salazar Slytherin open the Chamber of Secrets?

Only the Heir of Slytherin could open the Chamber of Secrets, through the use of Parseltongue. Over the centuries after Slytherin’s death, many Headmasters conducted searches of the school to find the Chamber. None, however, were successful, and the Chamber was dismissed as a mere legend by many.

What did Harry Potter say to open the Chamber of Secrets?

The key to opening the Chamber is Parseltongue; one must say “open” to the entrance in Parseltongue for it to open. The ability to speak to snakes has been linked to Slytherin’s descendants, thus the belief that only the true heir of Slytherin can open the Chamber.

Was Salazar Slytherin a dark wizard?

Another indication (it is not a proven fact, though!) of Slytherin being a powerful dark wizard was his extensive knowledge and deep love of the Dark Arts, and his clear hatred of Muggles and the Muggle-borns.

Why did Salazar Slytherin build the Chamber of Secrets in a girls bathroom?

There are probably numerous unplumbed secrets at and within Hogwarts, given the number of witches and wizards who’ve passed through over the years. Slytherin hid a secret Chamber to rid the school of unworthy students.

Who guards the Chamber of Secrets?

Fluffy is a giant three-headed dog provided by Hagrid to guard the trapdoor leading to the underground chamber where the Philosopher’s Stone was hidden until the end of Philosopher’s Stone.

Why is Ginny the heir of Slytherin?

Ginny was possessed by the spirit/portion of soul that was inside Tom Riddle’s diary/horcrux. This is what enabled her to open the Chamber of Secrets. Tom Riddle was the only known remaining descendant of Salazar Slytherin and a Parselmouth (Parseltongue is the language).

What is Salazar Slytherin’s pit viper?

But Salazar’s pit viper seems to be set apart from the rest by an orange-reddish stripe found on the sides of the heads of males, according to Annie Lord at the Independent. In the Harry Potter universe, the character Salazar Slytherin was an infamous Parselmouth—an individual well-versed in the dialect of serpents, called Parseltongue.

Is Salazar Slytherin in the Forbidden Journey?

Salazar Slytherin appears as a portrait in the “Forbidden Journey” ride at Universal Orlando, where he expresses his dislike for Harry Potter and Albus Dumbledore. He is also the only one of the four Founders to appear in behind the scenes footage of the ride.

Who is the serpent of Slytherin in the Chamber of Secrets?

—Professor Cuthbert Binns describing the “horror” within the Chamber of Secrets. The Serpent of Slytherin was a female Basilisk that was placed by Salazar Slytherin as the only resident of the Chamber of Secrets at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. The Basilisk could only be controlled by the Heir of Slytherin, Tom Riddle.

What is the significance of Salazar Slytherin’s locket?

Salazar Slytherin owned a locket emblazoned with the letter S that became an heirloom of his last known line of descendants, the Gaunts. Merope Gaunt sold the locket to Caractacus Burke.