Chapter Seventy-One: Surrender
Little Barty gently placed Cynthia on the bed and wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth.
"Thea! The potions are here! Lucius walked in with two potions.
Barty Jr. helped Cynthia up, and Cynthia took the potion from Lucius's hand, craned her neck, and drank it all.
"Now, I have something to tell you. Because I feel like you're all people I can trust. Cynthia's face softened slightly.
"The reason I'm in a hurry to get you out of there is because I know the Aurors will go." Cynthia took a deep breath and told the truth.
"What did you say?!" Little Barty stood up suddenly, and he looked at Cynthia on the bed in disbelief. "You, you betrayed your master?!"
"Listen to me first, Barty? That's right, I betrayed. But I think there are some things that you have the right to know! Cynthia raised her voice.
"Luke, do you remember that thing your master gave you?" Cynthia looked at Lucius to the side.
"Of course, of course I remember what the owner asked me to keep safe!" Lucius raised an eyebrow.
"Do you know what that is?"
"Uh...... Well...... I don't know. ”
"But I know! I know what that is! It was a Horcrux, a Horcrux he made! ”
"Horcruxes? What is that? Lucius asked in unison.
"It was the most evil form of black magic in the world. It is necessary to split one's soul by killing, and to separate a part of the soul from the body and seal it in a vessel, which is the Horcrux. ”
"Even if your body is destroyed, you can't die. Because there is still a part of the soul that has not been damaged and is still in the world. But the soul should remain intact, and dividing it is an evil act against nature. Because of this, even a large number of dark wizards are reluctant to make Horcruxes, preferring to die happily. Cynthia told everything she knew.
"And, he's made more than one Horcrux, and I know of three!"
After the three of them listened to Cynthia's words, they fell silent.
“…… So, Thea, do you know where the master has gone? Barty Jr. was the first to break the silence.
"I don't know, but I'm sure he's weak now." Cynthia's tone was firm.
"And, I took refuge in the Order of the Phoenix. I don't want you to sink deeper and deeper into the quagmire, so I choose to tell you everything. ”
"If you choose my side, I'll beg Professor Dumbledore, I don't want you to go to Azkaban. Of course, you can also choose to kill me as a traitor. Cynthia looked at Lucius and Barty Jr. expectantly.
"Luke, he's a madman! We already have Draco, and I don't want you to venture again. After listening to Cynthia's words, Narcissa stood firmly beside Cynthia.
"Luke, Barty, he's gone now, but he'll be back. But he's going to fail! Cynthia added.
"Luke, I don't want Draco to grow up and you still come home scarred every day!" Narcissa can be described as a strong assist for Cynthia.
Lucius struggled for a while and then gave up. "I think you're right, Sissy. I choose you, Thea. I've got that Horcrux in my hand for you, and I hope Dumbledore can bail me out at trial. But the external reason can be that I have bribed the officials with gold galleons, and I have to ensure my safety. ”
"Of course, Luke! I think Professor Dumbledore will grant your request. As for the reason, of course, because I'm going to use that reason too! Cynthia breathed a sigh of relief when she heard Lucius's words.
"Barty......" Cynthia looked at little Barty again, who had not yet spoken.
"Thea, I trust your judgment, I'm just like you, it's just that I don't have a Horcrux on my hands...... I can't give Dumbledore anything. Barty Jr. looked up and made a decision.
"Thank you, Barty, and thank you for trusting me! Tonight, I'll take you to Professor Dumbledore! Cynthia hugged little Barty tightly.
"Now come with me to Grimmauld Place, where we can get to Hogwarts through the fireplace." Cynthia lifted the covers and got out of bed.
"Cissy bring Draco with her, Rael and Siris haven't seen the dragon yet!" Cynthia was still a little weak.
"Rael?! Isn't he missing? ”
"Well, that's just a lie, it's complicated, you can ask him yourself later." Cynthia was a little embarrassed. "Alright, let's go!"
When they arrived at Grimmauld Place, Siris was not at home, and Amina said that Siris ran out after knowing that Jaime had happened and had not returned.
After bringing Narcissa and Draco to Regulus's room, Cynthia ascertained from Phineas that Dumbledore was now in the office.
Cynthia then took Lucius and Barty Jr. to Hogwarts.
"Professor!" Cynthia was the first to step out of the fireplace.
"Thea, why are you here?" Dumbledore was a little confused.
"Good afternoon, Professor Dumbledore!" Lucius and Barty Jr. walked out after Cynthia.
"Mr. Malfoy and Mr. Crouch Jr." Dumbledore's eyes narrowed and swept over the two men behind Cynthia.
"I'm sorry, Professor. To bother you so rashly, Lucius brought that Horcrux! I told them the truth, and I'm sorry I didn't consult you in advance, but they chose to stand with us. ”
"I don't blame you, Thea. Where's that Horcrux? Show me! Dumbledore smiled, not blaming Cynthia.
Lucius took a cloth bag from his bosom and placed it on the table in front of Dumbledore. "Professor Dumbledore, this is what the Dark Lord gave me."
Dumbledore cautiously opened the bag, revealing a black journal.
“…… Well...... Yes, it's a Horcrux that I feel the fluctuations of dark magic and a hint of Tom on it. Dumbledore felt it quietly and spoke.
"Professor, Lucius hopes that you will bail him out in approval, and for external reasons, it's the same as mine." Cynthia appropriately stated Lucius' request. "He can be trusted, I've known him for a long time, you can trust him!"
"I choose to trust your judgment, Thea. I'll do it on bail too, just rest assured. It's just that little Mr. Crouch is ......" Dumbledore looked at little Barty at the end.
"Professor Dumbledore, I ...... I don't have a Horcrux to give you...... Thea, your undercover agent inside the Death Eaters? If you believe me, I can be your undercover agent, and those dangerous things can be done for me! Little Barty stuck out his tongue and licked his lips.
"Professor...... Barty, he, he is also trustworthy, I believe in him! I hope you can give him a chance to make amends, please. Cynthia looked at Dumbledore pleadingly.
"Are you willing to do those dangerous things?" Dumbledore was silent for a moment after listening to Barty Jr.'s words.
"I do!"
"I'll give you a chance, little Mr. Crouch. Because of Thea, because of your words. Dumbledore stared into Barty Jr.'s eyes and nodded slightly.
"Thank you, Professor!" Barty Jr. and Cynthia were a little excited when they heard Dumbledore's words.
"Well, remember your words. Go back, Thea needs to rest. Dumbledore stood up, "I'm going to the Ministry of Magic too, see you next time!" ”