Horcruxes, Harry knew it was a very evil form of dark magic, but what it was and what it did didn't know, Dumbledore didn't tell him.

The only thing he knew for sure was that Horcruxes were the key to defeating Voldemort.

"Horcruxes, sir, what the hell are Horcruxes?" Harry asked.

Dumbledore didn't answer his question, but instead referred to another thing that Harry had just noticed.

"We've always talked about it, so let's turn our attention to the memory itself...... You should have noticed that it has been tampered with. ”

"Tampering?" Hearing this, Harry was still a little puzzled, but then reacted, "Those white mist! ”

"Yes, the white mist, and that strange sense of stagnation, these are all proof that memories have been tampered with." Dumbledore nodded.

"You mean, Professor Slughorn tampered with his own memories? Why? ”

"I think it should be him who was ashamed of this memory, so he tampered with it to make himself more decent."

"He erased something he didn't want me to see, but you also saw it, and this tampering was very clumsy, and you could tell it was something he did temporarily."

"It's a good thing, it means that the real memories are still there, and that's the homework I'm going to give you, Harry......" he said, pushing his glasses, "I need you to find a way to get the real memories from Slughorn, that's the most important thing for us." ”

Harry looked at Dumbledore in disbelief and said, "But sir, this ...... Maybe you can use a truth potion, or a devotional spirit? ”

"Slughorn is a very powerful wizard, and his brain occlusion is much better than Mofin's. Moreover, since I forced him to give me this memory, he will definitely guard against me, and he must have the antidote of truth elixir with him. ”

"He's a potions master, it's easy for him."

Dumbledore paused, then continued, "It is not advisable to force the truth from Slughorn, and I don't want him to leave Hogwarts. But I think you'll be the one who can break through his defenses...... Remember Harry, real memories are very important. ”

"So, good luck, Harry."

"Sir, I think ......," Harry said after a moment's hesitation, "Hermione might be a better fit than I ......"

"Miss Granger isn't as good as you, Harry." Dumbledore shook his head slightly and said, "I know Slughorn. Admittedly, Miss Granger is a very good witch, and Slughorn does have a crush on her, but there are some rumors about Miss Granger that will make him wary......"

"You're the most suitable, and arguably the only one, Harry."

With that, Dumbledore looked at the time and said, "Okay, it's getting late, you should go back to the dormitory and get some sleep, and think about it tomorrow." ”

Harry knew that Dumbledore wouldn't say anything more tonight, and despite his frustration, he got up and walked outside.

After one night, the next morning, Harry told Hermione and Ron about the previous night, and he desperately needed some advice from the two of them, especially Hermione's.

It's not that Ron's suggestion is bad, it's just that in most cases, Hermione's proposal is more reliable.

"You can ask him directly, aren't you the little prince of potions now?" Ron said nonchalantly as he ate his breakfast, "He likes you and won't refuse you anything, will he?" ”

Ron's suggestion was ignored by Harry, who looked at Hermione, desperate to hear something constructive.

"I have to say, Dumbledore has given you a very difficult task." Hermione's expression was serious, "He's hiding the truth, that's for sure." But Dumbledore can't get it, and I'm not sure you'll be able to get it. But ......"

"But what?"

"Horcrux, I know it'......"

"You know!"

Before Hermione could finish speaking, Harry and Ron shouted in surprise.

"Why didn't you say it earlier?" Harry grumbled.

"You didn't ask." Hermione rolled her eyes and introduced the two directly, "Horcruxes are a very evil form of black magic, which is said to have been invented by the ancient Greek dark wizard Hellbo the dastard. It has only one function, which is to make people immortal......"

"Immortal! That's not ......" Harry understood immediately.

"Yes." Hermione nodded, "This should be the Dark Lord's willingness to come back, because he used this magic, so he didn't completely die after you reflected the death curse in the first place." ”

"However, that's all I know about Horcruxes, and I haven't found any records of Horcruxes in the library, and the same is true for the Forbidden Book Zone."

"So, what Dumbledore wanted from Slughorn was information about Voldemort's Horcruxes?"

"That's it, that's right." Ron directly made up his mind, and proposed, "There's a Potions class this afternoon, you can ask him directly after class!" ”

Harry also thought Ron's idea was a terrible idea, but when Hermione didn't give her more reliable advice, he had to give it a try.

So, after the Potions class in the afternoon, Harry deliberately stayed at the end.

"Hurry up, Harry, you're going to be late for the next class." Slughorn said kindly. Like Ron said, Slughorn liked him a lot.

Harry hesitated, but he mustered up his courage and asked, "Sir, I'd like to ask something." ”

"Then ask quickly, ...... kid"

"Sir, I would like to ask if you know...... Horcruxes? ”

"What did you say?" Slughorn's expression froze instantly, he licked his lips, and his voice became hoarse.

"I ask you if you know about Horcruxes." Harry repeated his question, but Slughorn became more nervous.

He lowered his voice, leaned slightly towards Harry, and asked, "Dumbledore asked you to come?" ”

Harry didn't answer, but Slughorn was sure. He was more nervous, and a little frightened. After groping in his breast pocket for a while, he took out a handkerchief and wiped the sweat from his forehead.

Just a moment ago, it was covered with cold sweat.

"Dumbledore showed you that memory, didn't he?"

"Yes." Harry nodded.

"Of course...... Slughorn whispered, still wiping the sweat from his handkerchief, this time even his neck. However, such a move did not ease his nervousness and uneasiness.

Harry didn't press anymore, and after glaring for a while, he heard Slughorn say, "Of course you read that memory, otherwise you wouldn't have come to ask me......"

"But...... But now that you've seen it, you should know that I don't know anything about Horcruxes! ”

"Nothing!"