CHAPTER XLIV
"What did you say? You ran into Snape and Malfoy in the bathroom?"
"If you ask again," said Harry, "I said stuff this kale intoβ"
"I'm just verifying!" Ron said. They stood in front of the kitchen sink in the Burrow, peeling a mountain of Brussels sprouts for Mrs. Weasley. Snowflakes fluttered outside the windows in front of them. "Because I haven't seen either of them at all. β
"It's because you've been with Slughorn and Silver, and it's the heart of the ball. Harry said.
"Why did you meet the two of them in the bathroom again, shouldn't you be serving dishes?"
"That's how it was. Harry's face was a little embarrassed, "Belby asked me for a different shift. β
"Belby, that Ravenclaw bale of straw, why do you bother with him?" asked Ron curiously, "just say no, he's very timid." β
"But I was Neville, and Neville was more bale than Belby, Ron. Harry reluctantly said, "If I reject him directly, I'm afraid it will arouse suspicion." β
"That's unfortunate. Ron said sympathetically, "That bathroom doesn't smell great." β
"Thank you for your concern, Ron. Harry said angrily, "But I'm glad I heard the whole conversation between Snape and Malfoy." β
"What conspiracy?"
Harry looked around to make sure Mrs. Weasley wasn't in the kitchen. He leaned his head close to Ron's ear and whispered, "It's a terrible situation right now, there are two Voldemorts. β
Ron's knife fell to the ground, nearly hitting his own foot. "What did you say?"
"I said, Voldemort has two now, and there is still conflict between them. β
Ron reached out and touched Harry's head, "Harry, are you feeling sick in any way?"
Harry pushed Ron's hand away, "Listen. Ron, I know you're hard to believe, but that's exactly what Snape and Malfoy said. β
"No, it can't be, Harry. Ron shook his head, "I haven't heard of any clone spells. β
"This should be true. I hid in the bathroom with the Transfiguration Charm, Snape and Malfoy couldn't spot me, and this time I heard the full conversation. Voldemort created several Horcruxes in pursuit of immortality, but one of the Horcruxes had some problems and broke free when Voldemort's main soul did not die. The Voldemort split in that Horcrux was freed and became another Voldemort. β
"Wait, what is a Horcrux?"
"It's an evil artifact that the dark wizard uses to preserve his detached soul, so that even if his body is destroyed, he can't die. β
Ron's face suddenly turned ugly, "Doesn't that mean we have to deal with two Voldemorts who can't die?
"They play for two Dark Lords, and they are at odds with each other. Malfoy always wanted to get close to Professor Slughorn, just to get Professor Slughorn into the gang. β
"Then you should sue Dumbledore!"
"I'm afraid Dumbledore won't believe me, Malfoy told Snape that Silver has joined his side, and Silver has a lot more weight in front of Dumbledore than I do. Snape was also one of the people he trusted the most, and the most crucial thing was that I had no proof. β
"Harry, I think ......"
"What do you think?" said Fred's voice, and the twin brothers walked into the kitchen.
"Ahh George, look, they're using a knife. God bless them. β
"I'm seventeen in a little over two months," Ron said grumpiedly. "You'll be able to use magic then!"
"But before that," said George, he sat down at the kitchen table and stilted his feet onto the table. "We can enjoy your demonstration of how to use it properly. β
"Ouch-"
"You did it!" Ron said annoyedly, sucking on his severed thumb, "you wait, I'm seventeenβ"
"I'm sure you're going to stop us with magic that no one has thought of until now. Fred said with a yawn.
"Speaking of magic that no one has thought of so far, Ron," said George, "we heard from Ginny that you have a situation with a little girl, and if our information is correct, that little girl's name is Lavender Brown. What's going on?"
Ron blushed a little and turned to shave the kale, but didn't seem upset.
"Don't meddle. β
"What a stinging answer," said Fred, "I don't know what you think, Ginny told us, that Lavender Brown, had been dancing with Harry around him for an hour at the Ball. He winked at Harry.
"I don't think she's a good girl. β
"What?" said Harry, looking at Ron with exhortation.
Ron lowered his head and pretended to continue to deal with his Brussels sprouts.
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"Master, infiltrating Hogwarts is too dangerous for you to risk yourself, your injuries are not long in coming. β
"Then what should you do if you tell me!" Voldemort's terrifying snake face was full of hideousness, "that inferior thing is ahead of me everywhere, and I am no match for him now! He and the traitors can use the power of the Ministry of Magic to hunt me down with impunity, and I have to hide like a mouse!"
"We should be patient for a whileβ"
"Patience! Voldemort's dictionary doesn't have that word! I'm going to get my revenge, I'm going to get my stuff back! The imposter I left at Hogwarts shouldn't have had a chance to get it. Dumbledore's old immortal is gone, and with one of my servants there, Hogwarts is like an undefended garden to me. If you don't take action, you may end up in the hands of that inferior product. Sooner or later, I will take the lives of those traitors in front of that inferior product, one by one, as with Karkarov. Voldemort gritted his teeth and said, "I want them all to pay! (To be continued......)