novelslam Chapter 1053 Is Harry Ready to Die?
Chapter 1053 Is Harry Ready to Die?
Chapter 1053 Is Harry Ready to Die?
Back at Hogwarts again, William seemed like a lifetime away.
It was just an Easter break, but it felt like years to him.
The explosion of the U.S. Capitol, the eruption of Mount Ilvermorny, and the prehistoric mysteries of the Washington Monument...
It can only be said that he has experienced so much this holiday that he is extremely tired all over.
Of course, the most important thing is to get the resurrection stone and kill Tom.
This made William's heartstrings that had been tensed for four years suddenly relaxed.
He had wild mood swings, and so did Dumbledore.
In the principal's office,
Dumbledore took the trouble to read William's memory six times.
When he wanted to replay the short video for the seventh time, William quickly stopped him.
Boy, I know Professor you hate Tom, but don't whip him so repeatedly.
Dumbledore was of course excited. The best outcome he expected was that Tom would disarm the Horcrux community so that he would have a chance to kill Voldemort.
Dumbledore even planned his own death to complete the end of Voldemort.
But William far exceeded his expectations!
In other words, after William appeared, things took a big turn, and the haze that shrouded his heart was swept away.
"William..." Dumbledore said with emotion:
"I believe that in the centuries and thousands of years to come, when many people read this period of magic history about us, they will also pass it.
Only you will make people slowly turn back those pages in the dead of night and read them carefully several times.
Come, let's have a drink! "
Dumbledore was in high spirits, and with a wave of his wand, a large bottle of chilled gin and two glasses appeared on the table.
William took the wine glass, hesitated for a moment after drinking it, and said in a low voice: "Professor, that Horcrux—Slytherin's ring..."
Dumbledore's fingers trembled slightly, he took a sip of his wine, concealed his gaffe, and said:
"Did you destroy it?"
"Tom's soul has been destroyed by me, and the resurrection stone was brought back by me..."
After a brief silence, Dumbledore asked, "Have you used it?"
William nodded.
After getting the ring, he immediately took Tom's soul and let the dementors absorb it.
Then the resurrection stone was used.
William tried to summon the Big Four and Merlin, but failed.
This kind of powerful wizard could not be summoned, and William summoned Professor Tywin and Barty Crouch Jr., two Death Eaters.
"Both of them showed up," recalls William, "but they were neither ghosts nor living beings, more like beings born from my memory.
If you want to use the resurrection stone..."
That stone, at this moment, was quietly lying in William's pocket.
Rubbing his right hand in his pocket, he could even feel the Deathly Hallows symbol on the stone.
Dumbledore suppressed his desire, his expression became painful and hideous.
In the end, reason prevailed, and the old man lowered his eyelids, looked at his knees, and said in grief:
"No, don't give it to me, William!
Remember that time?At Gaunt's House, I lost control and wanted to get the Resurrection Stone like crazy.
At that moment, I really wanted to see Ariana, my mother, my father..."
"I'm a fool, a complete fool."
Tears swirled in Dumbledore's eyes, he took off his half-moon glasses, wiped them and said:
"The resurrection stone is too tempting to me, if it is in front of me, I will not be able to hold it back, and I will be completely addicted to it.
Just like when I was young, I was addicted to the illusion of the Mirror of Erised.
The Resurrection Stone has influenced me more than anyone else.Its bewitching power is strong enough to occupy my body and mind, just like the second child in the story of three brothers. "
"Among the Deathly Hallows, I am only fit to own the most insignificant and most useless Elder Wand." Dumbledore tapped the wand in his hand.
"I can tame it and use it, because I take it not to conquer but to save."
"But facing that stone, I want to use it to drag those who have been sleeping forever back to the world of the living.
This is not allowed under any circumstances!
William, you are truly entitled to it.
The resurrection stone, just put it with you, and never let me see it, unless I am going to die. "
William sighed, but in the end he didn't take out the resurrection stone.
Both of them were silent, drinking gin non-stop, and the atmosphere was somewhat depressed.
After drinking a bottle of wine, Dumbledore finally regained his composure, and he asked slowly:
"The last two Horcruxes are left. Runeweed, I have arranged for Professor Snape to deal with them.
What are you going to do with that Horcrux hidden in Gringotts? "
William had already planned, he replied:
"In the final battle, we trapped Voldemort.
Hermione would sneak into Gringotts with Anne, Cho, Cedric, the twins, and Neville...
I'll still give them Bellatrix, and with Hermione around, it shouldn't be a problem. "
Dumbledore also thought so, and he was relieved to have Hermione leading the team.
"What are you going to do with Bellatrix after finding Hufflepuff's gold cup?" Dumbledore asked again.
William hesitated for a moment and said, "I want to give it to Neville and Mrs. Longbottom."
"Neville..." Dumbledore sighed with a complicated expression:
"Speaking of which, I have always felt that the Sorting Hat was too sloppy when sorting.
But it is sometimes very accurate. "
"You mean Neville?" William asked.
"That's right." Dumbledore nodded.
"Neville may live more comfortably in Hufflepuff than in Gryffindor. The students there are more tolerant, and he will grow up happier."
"But Neville completely lost the ability to have courage.
The boy lacked courage, and these strengths were actually hidden in him.
In his heart, he also longed for courage, more than anyone else.
Hufflepuff does not lack a Neville, but Gryffindor needs Neville, and Neville also needs Gryffindor. "
"You've done well on that point," said Dumbledore. "Always building that kid's confidence.
William, you will definitely become the greatest headmaster of Hogwarts in the future. "
William froze for a moment, did this mean to be appointed?
The old man said sadly: "I can't do it anymore, I have been a failure all my life.
As a professor, as a principal, he clearly has the responsibility to guide and protect young people.
But these years, I haven't done a good job at all...and I haven't been able to protect many people well. "
William looked at the hunchbacked Dumbledore.
I don't know if the old man thought of Tom who went astray, or James and Lily who died.
Or... Harry.
The final decisive battle is coming, and the remaining two Horcruxes are also under control.
The only problem is with Harry, his life span is determined by how long it takes to wipe out all the Horcruxes.
At this point, it is undoubtedly the last moment.
It was time for him to die.
"Harry... ready?" William finally asked.
Dumbledore opened his eyes, and his lips squirmed:
"I don't know...but I hope he's doing well."
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(End of this chapter)