$PQ$ is a double ordinate of the parabola $y^2 = 4ax$. What is the locus of the point of intersection of the normals at $P$ and $Q$?

  • A
    $y^2 = 2ax$
  • B
    $3y^2 = 4ax$
  • C
    $9y^2 = 4ax$
  • D
    $9y^2 = 2ax$

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