Connor's Hogwarts

Chapter 284 When Dumbledore learned about the Horcrux.
"Professor Dumbledore, I found Ravenclaw's diadem."

When Connor ran into the principal's office and said this, Dumbledore's expression was "???".

He thought Connor was just joking, you found something that no one had discovered for nearly a thousand years?I'm afraid you're not kidding me.

But when Connor took out the diadem from his treasure pocket, Dumbledore was so surprised, not because of the diadem, but because he felt Voldemort's breath from the diadem.

"Is this really Ravenclaw's crown?" After calming down, Dumbledore asked in surprise, "Why does it have Voldemort's breath on it?"

"This is a long story," Connor picked up the cup, took a sip of tea leisurely, and said, "I want to start from the dark and windy night two days ago."

"." Dumbledore narrowed his eyes and silently expressed the threat of [Now is not the time to joke, take it seriously].

"Ahem, I actually found out about the crown from Ms. Gray, and she told me that she also told a student named Tom about the crown decades ago."

Connor honestly confessed (throwing all the blame on Helena) that Helena was the one who asked, and then said that he happened to meet Quirrell in the Room of Requirement and happened to find the diadem
". That's it. I saw Quirrell staring at this crown for a long time with my own eyes. At that time, I immediately thought of Ravenclaw's crown. After Quirrell left, I took the crown away."

Connor took another sip of his tea. There was nothing wrong with his statement. Anyway, he "accidentally" discovered it. Thanks to Quirrell, Connor didn't have to think of reasons to hide how he knew where the crown was.

Dumbledore did not suspect him, or did not expose his suspicions, he nodded and said: "I am not sure whether this is Ravenclaw's crown, but... I know, it is a Horcrux! "

Dumbledore narrowed his eyes with a solemn expression. Just about to explain to Connor what a Horcrux is, he heard Connor say
"Well, I guessed it too."

Dumbledore was frightened again.

"How do you know about Horcruxes?"

"Ms. Gray told me. She said that Ms. Ravenclaw also has a Horcrux. I probably know what a Horcrux is."

"." Dumbledore was silent. He felt that since accepting Connor as a student, his energy-raising skills have become better and better. He may be scared a few times, maybe even if Connor came to tell himself one day, Voldemort If he killed him, he probably wouldn't be surprised.
After a while, Dumbledore breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Connor, you have brought me another surprise...you can always surprise me. I think I understand why Voldemort is not dead..."

Compared with the illusory treasure, Dumbledore's focus is more on Voldemort, the enemy for the rest of his life.

"Horcruxes... No wonder he is so confident..." Dumbledore stroked his beard and said, "I have had several conjectures before, and Horcruxes are one of the possibilities I have focused on, but now it seems that it can be confirmed. gone."

"It's just... I don't know how many Horcruxes he created..." Dumbledore muttered to himself, lost in thought.

According to the original trajectory, Dumbledore only figured out the secret of Voldemort's immortality after seeing Tom's diary during Harry's second year, that is, the Chamber of Secrets incident.

But now under the influence of Connor, the restless butterfly, he knew about this in advance, and what consequences this will have, it is still unknown
"Professor Dumbledore, how much do you know about Horcruxes? To be honest, I am more concerned about whether this Ravenclaw crown has been destroyed by Voldemort? Ms. Gray said that the crown is to find Ravenclaw The key to the treasure, now... can this key still be used?"

For Connor, Horcruxes are not novel, but Ravenclaw's crown is novel. The focus of these two foxes is fundamentally different.

Dumbledore picked up the tarnished crown, observed it for a moment, and pondered: "To be honest, I don't know very well... I mean, although this is indeed a very powerful magic item, I'm not sure what it is. It's not really Ravenclaw's diadem, so I don't know if it still has the original function after being transformed by Voldemort."

"But it's not difficult to destroy it." A strange light flashed in Dumbledore's eyes.

"Wait, wait! Professor Dumbledore, can you separate Voldemort's soul...or destroy Voldemort's soul without destroying the crown?" Connor didn't want to just lose the crown, he still wanted to hunt for treasure Woolen cloth.

Dumbledore shook his head: "No, I don't have much research on Horcruxes, and I have no way to remove the remnant souls inside while keeping the crown intact."

Connor sighed in disappointment, and heard Dumbledore say again: "But why don't you let your Saber have a try?"

"Eh?"

"Doesn't your magic painting have a soul? Can you ask her if she can directly attack Voldemort's soul?" Dumbledore asked with interest.

Connor was taken aback by Dumbledore's words. He really hadn't thought about this possibility, and immediately asked: "Saber, Saber, can you directly attack the soul?"

Arturia's figure appeared beside Connor, she shook her head and said, "No way, master, my attacks are all transformed by magic power to cause damage, maybe there are spells that can use magic power to attack the soul, but Obviously, I don't."

Artoria is very clear about the scope of her abilities - she will not know what Connor has not given her.

"However, if I hit it directly with the soul, it may be able to cause damage to it. Do you want to try it?"

"No, no, no! Forget it." Connor quickly waved his hand and said, "I don't need to bother you about this matter, Saber, you can go back first."

Artoria glanced at Connor meaningfully, and then returned to Connor's earring without saying anything.

Dumbledore smiled. He pushed the crown back in front of Connor, and said, "Actually, as long as the Horcrux body is destroyed, the soul inside will disappear naturally, but it seems that you don't want to do that."

"Of course! This is Ravenclaw's crown! What a waste to break it!" Connor slapped the table confidently.

There is one thing to say, like Harry, killing a remnant soul and destroying a precious magic treasure is simply reckless, and Connor will not do this kind of fish-lipped Gryffindor behavior.

"Since that's the case, let's leave this crown to you first. Take it to Ms. Gray. She may be able to confirm the authenticity of the crown, and there may be some special clues from her."

Dumbledore didn't mind Connor holding the Horcrux. First, he knew that Connor could resist the influence of the Horcrux. It was safe to put the Horcrux in his place. Second, it was useless for Dumbledore to keep it. Anyway, for a while I can't research anything, so it's better to give it to Connor and let him use it to deceive ghosts.
Connor smacked his lips, he could feel Dumbledore trusting him more and more, this should be a good thing... right?
"Professor, if I destroy the remnant soul in the crown, will Voldemort himself notice it?" Connor asked a little worriedly.

"No, not to mention that Voldemort is so weak now, as far as I know, after the Horcrux is separated, it is considered an independent individual. Even if it is destroyed, the main body should not be called the main body. In fact, every Horcrux itself is considered [ Noumenon], do you understand?" Dumbledore knocked on the table and said, "If you can destroy the remnant soul in the Horcrux, do it directly, and he won't find out."

Connor nodded reassuringly, put away the crown, and said, "Then, professor, do you have any plans for the future?"

"Well, now that I know about the Horcrux, I have to change a lot of my arrangements."

(End of this chapter)