Harry’s search for gossip was fruitless, and even more pointed questioning of Slytherin’s hadn’t revealed any backstory to the rumours Harry had overheard in the common room. Everyone was keeping mum about Knightley’s bird and any alleged curses. Was it a house wide conspiracy? Harry doubted it. More likely it was a secret known only to a few. Harry’s spying had revealed the two boys he’d eavesdropped on were close to Knightley – perhaps no one outside of their circle knew?