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Her brother's question was one that even she didn't have a clear answer to. She too had heard the lake be called by both names. In her opinion, both names sounded a bit unfitting. The lake was pretty and everything, but it wasn't that big (in comparison to other lakes she knew of) or really black. She did, however, have theories. "I'm pretty sure it was originally called the Great Lake. As for it being called the Black Lake, it could have something to do with its murky depths. But there also used to be a headmaster who preferred calling it the Black Lake because his last name was Black."
She shrugged, making a mental note to find a more concrete answer by pursuing the many tomes in the library. If she had any luck, she would also find out heaps of information about what all resided in the lake beyond the giant squid, merpeople, and grindylows.
The expression that became apparent on Mandrake's face did not go unnoticed. Gilly also didn't enjoy the sight of the grindylow chomping on its meal, but she understood that it was all part of the circle of life. "They have brittle fingers, so breaking their grip is the key. I've read that the Revulsion Jinx, Relashio, is quite effective."
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