[HP] Magic didn't give up on you

Dumbledore arrived later than expected, which is normal, after all, he is so busy, and he will not spare time to wait for Sirius to write to him and send it somewhere—he doesn't always In Hogwarts, the magic phone can only be used in a fixed place and cannot be connected when going out. This is a big limitation, and Arthur and Eli have been thinking about how to solve it.

Sirius didn't know that his younger brother would wake up today, and he also had a job planned by himself.Since the birth of the alliance, the Order of the Phoenix and other official and non-governmental organizations have become increasingly close. He has an important meeting to attend today, so he can't be absent, so he can only leave Regulus at home alone, Before leaving, he looked and looked at him.

"At this time, I feel that it is necessary to have a house-elf in the house." He muttered, "Kreacher must be very willing-forget it, this is not realistic, you should be safe at home and don't open the door to anyone except Professor Dumbledore."

In the afternoon, the door of Black's house was finally knocked from outside.

After confirming the identity of the visitor, Regulus took a deep breath and opened the door.An old man with a long white beard came in, bringing with him the damp cold air outside in January in England.

But his eyes are warm and powerful, so that everyone who is watched by him can feel a kind of peace of mind from the bottom of his heart.His eyes fell on Regulus, and he smiled kindly at him.

"Our hero finally woke up," he said. "It was a very great choice with very important results. Many people should thank you for giving up your life. Maybe they don't know it yet, but I I hope that one day, everyone will know your name and express their deep gratitude."

Faced with Dumbledore's gentle encouragement, Regulus was slightly taken aback, and then found that he was obviously more relaxed, and the burden he was carrying seemed to be lightened silently, like a prisoner who had been declared pardoned for some crimes.

But after a brief boost, he still bowed his head deeply, and said in a low voice: "I'm sorry, Principal Dumbledore, I made a very wrong choice early... Maybe it also caused a lot of trouble for the school, I feel guilty."

"Don't think of yourself that way. In fact, your record of violating school rules in the past seven years is no more than your brother's violating school rules in one semester." Dumbledore said with a smile, "You are all so young. Occasional impulsiveness does not disappoint People find it very strange.”

"And I have to say that joining the Death Eaters is actually not against the school rules. We don't want to interfere with the students' career intentions and choices after graduation. We just want to better remind everyone that before deciding who to choose, it is best to be on your own." There is a clear enough understanding in the future." Dumbledore smiled and said gently, his voice seemed to have a reassuring power, which could make people unconsciously want to chat with him, and gradually reveal to him Those secrets deep in my heart.

Regulus looked a little embarrassed, he pursed his lips, and said in a low voice: "Yes, I obviously haven't thought it through. I was immersed in the beautiful pictures described by the Dark Lord... the mysterious man, and I naively believed that everything is now The chaos and darkness are all sacrifices for the great interests. It's not that I don't know his cruelty, but I choose to close my eyes and cover my ears, as if everything never happened..."

"There is no supreme interest to forcibly harvest other people's lives. It is completely different from being willing to sacrifice everything for the common cause of yourself and your companions, and being forcibly used as a stepping stone on the road to success for others. I can say with certainty that any intentional A wizard who confuses the two concepts has his own sinister agenda and is doomed to failure."

When he said these words, he was very serious, which made Regulus feel even more heavy.He drooped his eyelashes silently and said nothing, but Dumbledore's tone softened at this moment, and he raised his hand and patted him on the shoulder lightly.

"But as long as a wizard sincerely repents and looks back, it's not too late," he said, "and you have revealed to us the secret that You-Know-Who probably wanted to hide most. This is a highly dangerous thing, His hiding should be kept top secret, but obviously, he was thinking too simply... But how did you find out, Regulus?"

Regulus gathered himself together, and told everything he had learned a month ago, telling the truth.Dumbledore listened carefully to his narration, pondered for a long time, and nodded solemnly.

"Yes, your guess is right, Regulus." Dumbledore said calmly, "It is indeed a Horcrux——The Black family's background is indeed profound. Before that, I'm afraid I couldn't even believe it. A 17-year-old who hears a description of a house-elf and guesses what it actually is is likely to never hear the word in their lifetime."

"In addition to Kreacher's description, there are also some words from the Dark Lord... the mysterious man." Regulus said, "He will show off to us proudly, saying that he has gone farther than anyone else on the road to immortality. Think I understand him better than anyone else."

"You're right." Dumbledore nodded at him and said appreciatively, "If this was in school, I think I would add two hundred points to Slytherin and award you a Hogger." Watts Award for Special Contributions, for this breadth of knowledge and unrivaled courage in immediate action."

Facing the compliment from the principal, Regulus was slightly taken aback, and then bent the corners of his lips.

"It's the first time anyone has said that about me," he said. "I'm not a Gryffindor, Headmaster, you know."

"A wizard's courage, kindness, justice, or cowardice, insidiousness, and evil are not divided by his college." Dumbledore said affirmatively, "When I praise your bravery, I don't mean" You're like a Gryffindor" instead of "You're a good Slytherin", we marvel at a man's feats, not his house. "

After a brief pause, Regulus smiled again, this time his complexion was much better than before.

"Has the Horcrux been eliminated, Principal?" Regulus asked, hoping to get an affirmative answer from the other party.Dumbledore, however, shook his head at him, looking serious.

"The situation is very complicated." He said, "I have been investigating for a while, whether people who have made Horcruxes will notice when Horcruxes are destroyed, and what kind of things can cause damage to Horcruxes There are almost no dark wizards who make Horcruxes, and there is no record of the feeling when Horcruxes are destroyed. If we only look at the information about Horcruxes, we will even come to the conclusion that Horcruxes cannot be destroyed, because there is no There is no precedent for Horcruxes being successfully destroyed, not even rumors."

Regulus frowned deeply, feeling unspeakable anxiety and anxiety.He knew how evil the Horcruxes were, so he would do it at the cost of his life.But the Horcrux really got it, but it seemed to have completely become a hot potato.He thought he had made a very wise decision, but now it seems...

"Don't worry, Regulus." Dumbledore said calmly, his expression still gentle, "The Philosopher's Stone that can make people immortal is hard enough, but as long as the method is right, it can be destroyed. No one There is no way to deal with the generation of items, and as a somewhat researched alchemist, I am confident in my conclusion."

Regulus nodded silently. It has to be said that although Dumbledore did not give an exact answer, after hearing what he said, the imminent sense of anxiety was indeed relieved to a great extent. ease.

"I believe you must have a way." He said seriously, "People say that you are the greatest headmaster Hogwarts has ever had, and I agree with this point of view."

"Ah, it's such an honor." Dumbledore said happily, "Phineas would be jealous if he knew, and I have to be careful not to let him know."

Thinking of the former Hogwarts headmaster in his family, Regulus smiled.But then, he realized that he was recalling his life at Hogwarts, which made his heart feel like an invisible hand tightened.

"Principal Dumbledore," he asked softly, "it's not fit for me to appear in public anymore, is it?"

Dumbledore's blue eyes looked at him through half-moon lenses. After a short silence, he said, "It will make the situation more complicated, but I think you still have a choice. Hogwarts doesn't students who will abandon it."

After a brief silence, Regulus asked in a low voice: "Can I go home and have a look? I mean... No. 12, Grimmauld Place. I won't reveal my identity rashly, maybe I can cast an illusion on myself." body curse..."

"The idea is feasible to a certain extent, but it is too dangerous to act alone, and the Disillusionment Charm is actually not that safe." Dumbledore said mildly, "So I suggest you borrow James' Invisibility Cloak—as far as I know You know, it happens to be at Sirius’ house right now, and he used it when he went on a mission yesterday. Also, before going out, I need to make sure that your body can barely support your actions—but don’t worry too much, I will follow you By your side, deal with any emergencies that may come."

Regulus felt very embarrassed about the principal's decision to accompany him on this trip.However, in view of his physical condition and identity, people could not be reassured. In the end, they both came to No. 12 Grimmauld Place and stood on the grass outside Black's old house.

They came here by Apparition. Regulus had just stood still, and the first second he looked up, his pupils constricted and he staggered. He almost lost his footing, and the invisibility cloak almost slipped off his body. Caught by Dumbledore.

However, at this moment, he didn't even have time to take care of the low-pitched question from the headmaster. He widened his eyes in fear, and saw in horror that a Dark Mark slowly spit out a snake letter above his house.

And on the other side of the grass, a fierce battle was unfolding, and the two sides in the battle didn't even hear the apparition.Regulus saw Sirius, James, and some members of the Order of the Phoenix he had seen in newspapers and at family dinners. His family's house-elf Kreacher stood in front of his mother Walburga, protecting them. She is unharmed.

And his mother, Walburga, looked blankly and indifferently at the two sides in the melee in front of her with a blank face. She raised her wand and slowly aimed at a person inside.

Her biological eldest son, Sirius Black.

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