Basilisk
The Basilisk is a fearsome serpent in the "Harry Potter" series, known as the King of Serpents. Reaching up to fifty feet in length, it has long, sharp fangs and the ability to kill with a single glance. The Basilisk's gaze is lethal, petrifying anyone who looks directly into its eyes, with a fatal outcome for those who make eye contact.
In "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets," the Basilisk is released from the Chamber of Secrets by Tom Riddle's diary to purge Hogwarts of Muggle-borns. Its presence leads to a series of petrifications and threatens the entire school. Harry faces the Basilisk using the Sword of Gryffindor and a phoenix's tears to destroy the diary and defeat the serpent.
The Basilisk's deadly nature and role in the series make it one of the most formidable magical creatures Harry encounters, adding suspense and danger to the second book in the series.
