Not counting Quirrell's temporary Horcrux, Voldemort had seven Horcruxes in total.

Hughes recalled that of all the methods of destroying Horcruxes, he found that the most commonly used methods were the fangs of the Basilisk and the sword of Gryffindor.

The result is three versus three.

Diaries, golden cups, and crowns were all destroyed after being pierced by fangs.

The ring, the locket, and Naniji were all destroyed by the Sword of Gryffindor.

But there is a key point here, that is before Dumbledore used the sword to destroy the Horcrux for the first time in 96.

Harry used the sword to kill the basilisk in 93, causing the sword to be contaminated with the basilisk's magic power, and the basilisk's fangs are a material that can definitely destroy Horcruxes.

This illustrates a problem.

Therefore, Hughes was not sure whether he could successfully destroy the crown tonight.

The three of them returned to the principal's office.

Dumbledore took out the Sword of Gryffindor from the glass case.

Hughes looked at this sword forged by goblins for Gryffindor and couldn't help but pay attention to it.

"No wonder the goblin who claims to abide by the spirit of the contract has to break the contract. If it were me, I wouldn't be able to part with this sword."

Hughes praised.

Unexpectedly, Dumbledore responded smoothly: "How about I help you with the transfer procedures? In the future, you will have the opportunity to inherit this sword like me!"

Snape couldn't speak, so he coughed twice.

Principal Phineas in the portrait said he couldn't bear it anymore.

"You little Dumbledore brat, how dare you poach me in front of Snape and me?"

"The Sword of Gryffindor does not belong to you alone. Even if you are the principal, you only have it temporarily."

Principal Delis, who loved to quarrel with Phineas, interrupted at the right time.

"But, Slytherin can't become the principal at all?"

Phineas seemed insulted.

"You fart, aren't I the headmaster who was born in Slytherin?"

"Maybe you're just a lucky kid?"

"Since the year 990 to now, there is only one weirdo like you in Hogwarts."

How direct, how explicit, everyone here is understanding, and a single page does not reveal the hidden political rules of Hogwarts so straightforwardly.

However, Hughes didn't care at all about the principal.

How could he have time and leisure? He thought his plan was greater and more troublesome.

He would not tie himself up in a cocoon and tie himself to this castle.

So, he politely declined.

Then he turned back and gave Snape a vague look, looking at his cleverness, as if to say: "Look, are you relieved now? We are all our own people, don't worry about me jumping back."

In order to avoid further trouble over the ownership of the academy, Snape urged Dumbledore to destroy the Horcrux.

He pulled Hughes back a few steps to avoid a magic explosion when the sword struck the crown.

Dumbledore cleared a table, placed the crown at attention, then stepped forward, holding the sword in both hands, and after a brief preparation, swung the sword to chop.

The tip of the sword drew a beautiful arc, and the blade looked solid in the center of the crown.

What was expected did not happen. The crown and the sword made a metallic collision sound, but the crown was not damaged at all.

The cry of a fat chicken with a round face came from outside the window.

"Failed?"

Snape was the first to break the silence in the room.

Although their reactions and expressions were different, all three of them were disappointed with this result.

Dumbledore frowned and said optimistically: "Yes, it failed, but it didn't completely fail."

"It seems that the destruction failed because of the lack of basilisk blood."

Hughes confirmed his suspicion in his mind, but he still responded to Snape's unworthy rhetorical question.

"At least, we know that a wrong answer has been eliminated."

Dumbledore sighed: "Yes. It seems that it is really difficult to destroy Horcruxes using ordinary methods."

Snape could no longer maintain his paralyzed expression, which showed his inner anxiety.

After finally discovering Voldemort's Horcrux, as long as they destroy the crown, they can lead Voldemort.

It's like having great food in front of them, but they can't open the cover on the plate.

"Is that the case?"

Snape broke the silence by spewing poison out of desperation.

"What do we do with this crown next?"

"Weren't you very capable before? Why don't you talk now?"

Obviously, Snape began to lose control of himself, but Dumbledore, the king of stability, said that the problem was not big, and the worst he could do was continue to behave.

"Calm down Snape, the current situation is still in our favor."

"At least we have one of his Horcruxes now, right?"

"If he knew, he would be the one who should be anxious."

"Besides, this was a surprise harvest beyond my plan. Sometimes there is nothing wrong with being more cautious."

Next, the three began to argue about how to deal with the crown.

Snape suggested putting the diadem back in order to avoid alerting the enemy.

Dumbledore suggested keeping the crown in Gringotts and using the power of goblins to protect it.

Hughes thought about Voldemort's golden cup hidden in the Slaterrange family's treasury. If he helped him put the crown in Gringotts, it would obviously be an enemy.

Voldemort has the ability to sense and locate his own Horcruxes.

Although Voldemort can parasitize on the back of Quirrell's head and sneak into Hogwarts, the school is still the stronghold of the righteous side, isn't it?

Voldemort did not dare to act openly, and he was still very weak before he was resurrected.

Comparing the two, no matter how you look at it, it is not difficult to come to a conclusion: even if it is put back in its original position, it will be better than putting it in Gringotts!

Moreover, despite the fact that goblins are very proud of Gringotts' security capabilities, the actual situation is really not the case.

Saying on the door of Gringotts: If you want to go in and steal some property that does not belong to you, you must be careful, as property that does not belong to you may bring you bad luck.

In Hughes' view, whoever puts forward an absolute point of view is not absolute in itself.

Goblins think that Gringotts is the safest place in the world, but it is not the case. Gringotts can be called a sieve.

Before the Battle of Hogwarts, Hermione used Polyjuice Potion to successfully sneak into Gringotts and obtain the Gold Cup from the vault.

Not only was there a loophole in the security, but even the information fairy couldn't keep it secret.

Dumbledore placed the Philosopher's Stone in Gringotts, regardless of whether Hagrid had exposed key information or what kind of conspiracy the White Devil hid in it.

Just looking at it, Voldemort sent the dragon to attack Gringotts, and the Death Eaters accurately found the 713 vault, which can explain the problem.

"Gringotts, not safe!"

This is Hughes' view.

"Besides, the goblins may not necessarily be on our side."

Yes, in this world, fairies are not friends of humans.

As long as possible, they would like humans to fight for their own life and death.

Hearing this, Dumbledore secretly agreed with Hughes's point of view, otherwise he would not have allowed Hagrid to bring the Sorcerer's Stone back to school.

He asked rhetorically: "What do you think you should do with the crown?"

Under the current situation, the safest place is Hogwarts.

It stands to reason that if Dumbledore hid the diadem in the school, as long as it was not in the Room of Requirement, it would be the best choice.

But Hughes had better options.

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