[HP] Alchemy and Love

Except for Dumbledore frowning slightly, the rest of the people barely responded to this, and they looked at each other blankly. "Horcruxes?" James asked in bewilderment.

"I've only seen a brief description of it in the book, but I can't think of any other way to contaminate such a powerful magic item as Slytherin's relic." Lorenthia said, " Horcruxes are a very evil form of black magic. This kind of magic can kill a person by killing—maybe more than killing, I think it requires a series of complicated black magic methods—in short, it can split a person's soul. Split The soul of the soul is sealed in other magic items for preservation, and the magic item with soul fragments is called a horcrux. It... how to describe it, it... can be said to be the master of the most evil black magic. I have never seen a real Horcruxes, I've only seen such a theory, but I definitely don't think there are any other dark magic items that can make people feel this way."

While talking, she couldn't help but rubbed her fingers against the corner of the robe vigorously. The feeling of the cold and slippery magical power seemed to be still on her fingertips, and she couldn't wipe it off.

"So, Voldemort... split his soul?!" James said incredulously, "I thought he was crazy enough, it seems that he is far beyond the imagination of normal people."

"If that was a piece of Voldemort's soul, how could it be taken so easily?" Lily asked, "With such power in himself, wouldn't his soul fight back against anyone who tried to take it? But from what we've seen, it appears that the locket is entirely protected by poisons and other spells."

"If you try to probe or attack it, I think it will fight back." Lorenzia said.

"If the Horcrux thing is true, does that mean we have two Voldemorts to deal with?!" Sirius asked.

"This... I don't think Horcruxes work like this..." Lorencia said hesitantly.After all, she didn't know that much about Horcruxes.

"The Horcrux does not allow people to have two clones, but it does leave a way for people to survive... no matter how ugly and twisted the life obtained in this way is." Dumbledore slowly Said, "I think it is possible that Voldemort used the Horcruxes as a way to immortality. But I can't make a conclusion without seeing the locket. Do you have a way to call Kreacher, or in his Let him stay next time you come?"

"I guess if Regulus is willing to take the risk of trying to destroy Voldemort's Horcrux - if it's a Horcrux - then he must also want to bring down Voldemort. Kreacher admires him so much that we can ask him Help." Lily said, "If Regulus is unwilling, none of us can force Kreacher to hand over the locket."

"Very well, James, Lily, and Sirius, I think the situation of Regulus will trouble you in the next period of time." Dumbledore said, "Lorenthia, once we get the hanging Locket, I want you to study it with me."

Dumbledore himself is highly accomplished in alchemy, and he is someone who can stand shoulder to shoulder with Nicole Flamel.It is only because his achievements in other fields are more outstanding that it overshadows his reputation as a master alchemist.Do the research with him - it's like being asked to do a class presentation with the teacher at school, or a class presentation where the stakes are high and failure is not allowed.But studying the Slytherin relics was too tempting, Lorenthia nodded nervously.

"Remus, I wish you would visit an old friend or two of mine who might be able to help with this matter," continued Dumbledore.

Remus nodded immediately, paused for a moment, and forgot to look at Lorenthia again.Lorencia stared blankly at him for a second before realizing it. She quickly shook her head and said, "The store is already in chaos, and it will be closed for a few days."

Quickly finalizing a few things, Dumbledore went upstairs to take a look at Regulus, but didn't stay any longer.He walked to the door, paused, then turned around and said solemnly: "Please don't forget your promise."

Dumbledore's figure disappeared at the door after everyone agreed unevenly again, and the five people left looked at each other with heavy hearts.Lorenthia gave Remus a pleading look, not knowing what to say—she didn't even know what she wanted to ask.But when their eyes met, Remus seemed to understand what she was thinking. "I think I'll send Loren back first." He said, "If Regulus wakes up, please be sure to notify the two of us as soon as possible."

He took the initiative to hold Lorenthia's hand - Lorenthia didn't realize that her fingers were cold until she was pulled by him.She didn't even quite remember exactly how she said goodbye to the other three, but just Apparated away with Remus.They came to the door of Lorenthia's house, passed through many protective spells, entered the house, and turned on the lights. Lorenthia felt a little relaxed. She noticed that Remus moved, as if he wanted to pull out Come on.Without thinking, Lorenthia added strength and held his hand tightly.Lime paused for a moment, held her back, and led her to the sofa and sat down.

Lorenthia sat down obediently, letting herself sink into the soft sofa cushions, leaning against Remus's body involuntarily.The night outside the window was long, and the little lights in the house did not give her much comfort, but made her feel more lonely and fearful.

She couldn't help being afraid.It is one thing to dare to call Voldemort's name and dare to stay in England, but the wizards Voldemort and the Death Eaters have killed over the years, and the terrifying power he displayed are still enough to make most people fear him, Lorenchy Ya is no exception.Now she suddenly knows that even if they defeat Voldemort, it may not be the end of the war, they will defeat him once, twice, or even don't know how many times-and this news was even witnessed by her own eyes, even with denials and flukes. There is no room for it.

Just one Voldemort has already cost the whole of Britain so many wizards, and already requires such a hard fight.If he could be brought back from the dead... She shuddered slightly at the thought, leaning her sideways face on Remus' shoulder.

"Are you scared?" Remus asked, and Lorenthia bit her lip, hesitated for a moment, and shook her head.

"Actually, I'm also very scared." Remus said softly, and Lorenthia couldn't help but look up at him in surprise, "If Voldemort can come back from the dead, it will be a nightmare for the entire wizarding world , not just the UK."

"But you... I thought..." Lorenthia asked, "You always seem so calm and calm..."

"I can't show my fear, but that doesn't mean it doesn't exist," Remus said. "James, Lily, Sirius and Peter, we all fear Voldemort and he will take what we love. that is why we fight so hard. I digress, though. What I am trying to say is that we are all terrified of Voldemort's power, and that's normal, Loren. There's no need to be embarrassed admit."

"I'm not embarrassed to admit it." Lorenthia retorted, feeling a little hot on the face - even she knew how unreliable this sounded.After a pause, she admitted softly, with some reluctance: "At least...at least it wasn't an embarrassment. It's just...if I admit to my family or friends that I am afraid of Voldemort, if my parents hear...I will never There is no way to argue with them, no way to stay in the UK. They will use that against me."

For some reason, maybe it was because she was too tired. She didn't feel anything before, but now she suddenly felt aggrieved when she said it to Remus: "But I can't be afraid of Voldemort and still want to stay? Their attitude doesn't seem to be There is no middle ground, either I am confident and fearless and fight him, or I have to hide for my own safety and hide with them in the United States... I just have to pretend that I am not afraid of him at all, they I don't believe it. But I have the ability to judge the risks I face, and I have long been able to make up my own mind. So many people in the UK are taking the same risks to fight Voldemort, why can't I?"

She babbled, but Remus seemed to understand. "I guess a lot of people have told you that they're just worried about you, so I won't say it again," he said, reaching out and taking Lorenthia's hand in both, "but true bravery Not to be afraid, but to face your fears. Whatever you think of Voldemort, I think your choice deserves respect."

Lorencia's eyes became hot, and she tried to open her eyes wide, for fear that tears would flow out in the blink of an eye: "Thank you."

It was far from the only time they had alone together, but it was the closest and most private.When she buried her face in Remus' shoulder, Lorenthia knew in her heart that they had crossed the line of friendship.At first she just wanted the new hire to be a nice guy, then they became good friends, and now... much more than that.

But no one said anything, so she didn't dare to take the initiative.Remus was sometimes intimate with her, but never explicitly expressed any further meaning, and all his actions, only from the perspective of a friend, barely made sense.Sometimes this makes Lorenthia feel a little more relaxed, but this kind of relaxation is just an ostrich-style escape, and more often Remus' attitude brings her uneasiness—does he really mean the same to her? ?Or is it that he, who is so smart in every aspect, will only become dull in his emotions, so that everything before that is just a misunderstanding of her wishful thinking?

Maybe it was a slight misunderstanding, but she valued the friendship too much to risk any of it.Only at this moment, she was too tired to think about all this—the British wizarding world was already too dangerous, both the Order of the Phoenix and ordinary wizards were walking on thin ice; and the Horcrux matter was more involved and full of mysteries.Maybe she was too impulsive, maybe it was just a moment of emotion - but for her at this moment, Remus was the only one within reach, stable and graspable in a world in turmoil, and she couldn't stand even his She couldn't see the attitude either.

"Remus." She asked suddenly, quickly, afraid that she would regret it if she hesitated for a moment, "you—do you like me?"