Harry and Hermione at the Libary

Hermione and Harry walked to the far corner of the library, next to the restricted section of books. "I was practicing my spells and incantations, when I said a phrase that opened a doorway in the wall." Hermione said. Hermione raised her wand and chanted, "Aloh Harmanium" As soon as she did this, a panel pushed forward in the wall and a door appeared. Nervously, Harry poked his head into the hidden room. There was a spiraled stairway leading downwards.

Hermione pushed Harry aside and ran down the stairs. "Hurry up Harry!" Said Hermione, rather excited at her find. Harry followed Hermione to the bottom of the stairs. Once they reached the bottom, Harry could not believe his eyes. A large contraption filled the basement. It was made of wood, rubber, and steel. The device was covered in ancient symbols which were a language that Harry had never seen before. The wall was also covered in these ancient symbols. "It's an old language used by nymphs and sprites of the woods surrounding Hogwarts" Hermione stated, sensing Harry's curiosity. "What does it mean?" asked Harry.

"Well, from what I can tell, a person sits in this chair." She said, sitting herself in a wooden chair. "You need to stand over there and pull that lever, Harry" Harry turned around and saw the large black lever on the side of the wall. He walked up to it and saw that the wall behind it was covered in dust. He blew away the dist and looked at the symbols behind it. There was an illustration beside the symbols which showed a man pulling the switch and a shaft of light surrounding the device. "I think it's a way for people to communicate with the dead." Said Hermione smugly.

"I've read about this machine in Hogwarts, A History" Harry figured that Hermione was probably right. Who else but her would know inane facts about things no one cared about. "Are you sure you want me to do this?" he said. "Yes Harry!" said Hermione. "Pull that lever already!"