HP: White Lord of Slytherin

Chapter 244 Searching for Progress

After listening to Ms. Grey's words, Dumbledore said: "The Ravenclaw Diadem has been missing for a long time, more than a thousand years. It disappeared after the death of the founder of Ravenclaw."

"Yes, she always wanted to see me before she died, and even hid the fact that I stole the crown."

Ms. Grey is a ghost and has no tears, but you can tell from her look that she is very sad.

Gloria said, "So, you are the daughter of Lady Ravenclaw."

The Grey Lady nodded, her transparent hand brushing across the tiara, "In life, I was Helena Ravenclaw."

"The tiara was made into a Horcrux," Gloria said. "Now there is a remnant of Voldemort's soul in it."

Helena, who was originally still grieving, immediately flew into a rage upon hearing this, "It must be that boy!"

When Gloria saw her like this, she remembered the furious looks on the ancestral portraits when she took the Slytherin locket to the portrait room.

Helena was angry and desperate. "The crown was tainted. I just wanted to be as smart as my mother, but things got out of control. I was killed by Barrow in Albania and didn't get to see my mother for the last time."

I didn't expect that the ghost of Ravenclaw had a grudge against the ghost of Slytherin.

"You told Tom where the diadem is?" Dumbledore asked him.

"Tom... that boy's name? He lied to me. I thought he was different from the other students who came to ask about it." Helena regretted it now. "We talked a lot. He... was very compassionate. He said that after graduation, he would go to Albania to help me bring the crown back."

Gloria said calmly: "You have been deceived."

"Yes." There was anger in Helena's eyes. "He came back to school later and said that he sold the crown because of financial difficulties. I knew it was a lie. He kept the crown for himself! He is just like those slick-talking students!"

Voldemort was really deceptive when he was a student, and he was able to make Helena tell him her true identity.

Helena looked at the crown in disappointment. "I know what a Horcrux is. It must be destroyed. It's all my fault..."

"Don't be sad. I can transfer the remaining soul in the crown to something else." Gloria said, "The crown will not be destroyed."

Helena immediately floated in front of her, "Really?"

"It's true. I understand you." She said, "I am a descendant of Salazar. Riddle also made my family's locket into a Horcrux. Now the locket is still well preserved, and the remaining soul has been dealt with."

Dumbledore said: "Once the remaining soul is transferred out, I will let Filius keep the crown."

Helena finally smiled. "Thank you. I will remember to tell Professor Flitwick that the tiara cannot be given to students."

Gloria directly took out an ordinary piece of jewelry, "Golinia."

The little golden-scaled snake crawled onto the table, and under the watchful eyes of two people and one ghost, its residual soul was transferred into ordinary jewelry.

Helena was relieved. "Thank you. If you need any help in the future, I will do my best to help you."

The office returned to silence only after Helena left.

Gloria asked, "Principal Dumbledore, I want to know how your search for the Horcrux is going?"

Dumbledore sat down. "I have checked Tom's history from childhood to adulthood and have been looking for places where Horcruxes may be hidden. I will take a closer look after this school year is over."

He said, "As far as I can see, except for the big snake, the other Horcruxes are scattered and hidden. As for the one you suspect Bella hid, it has not been found in either the Black or Lestrange houses. It seems to be hidden in a very safe place. The Black family is married to many families, so there are many places to check."

Knowing this, Gloria nodded and said, "Does anyone have any clues about the exact number of Horcruxes? If we know the exact number, we can avoid any omissions. No one wants to see the possibility of Voldemort's resurrection."

"Of course not." Dumbledore said, "There is someone who might know. He was the head of Slytherin at the time and had a good relationship with Tom. I suspected Tom would make Horcruxes before, but I didn't expect there would be so many."

The creation of Horcruxes was full of killing and cruelty. Voldemort had great talents, but he used them all in dark magic.

Thinking of this, he sighed, "After becoming the headmaster of Hogwarts, I took away all the related banned books. If Tom wants to know more about Horcruxes, he can only go to Horace, who has a good relationship with him, that is, Dean Slughorn and Potions Professor."

"Did you go find him?" Gloria felt that since he had left school before, it was impossible for him to just hide somewhere.

"Yes," said Dumbledore. "After I explained my purpose, he gave me a memory, but I found that the memory was altered, which further proved that he had talked to Tom about the Horcrux."

Gloria frowned and said, "Can I see him? As long as I can see him in person, Golinia can get this memory quietly."

Dumbledore was quite surprised. "I didn't expect your snake to have this ability. This is a good idea. I considered inviting him to continue to be the Potions teacher at school. First, I want his memories. Second, Voldemort might look for him. Horace should be the only person in the world who knows the number of his Horcruxes."

Gloria thought about it and felt that his situation was indeed dangerous.

He said, "As for the Defense Against Magic teacher for next school year, I considered Severus. Many of my friends in the UK are unwilling to take on this position, and Sirius is not suitable to be a teacher, so I had to ask him to come in as an emergency."

It’s really not suitable...

Gloria said helplessly, "Has the curse of this course spread out?"

Dumbledore spread his hands, "Perhaps, but you just need to focus on your studies now, I will take care of these things. I originally planned to let Harry find a way to obtain real memories. Horace actually feels guilty. If he can come as a teacher, more fifth-year students will continue to study Potions next year."

Not only that, it also fulfilled Professor Snape's dream.

"I see." Gloria said, "I won't bother you anymore."

"Gloria." Dumbledore called her, "Thank you for everything you have done. The Ministry of Magic will no longer be able to interfere with the school."

"We should thank Salazar for his persistence." She said, "In the beginning, I was worried about the situation of Umbridge. I knew that verbal promises could never compare to magical restraints, so I signed this agreement. It was also his portrait that asked me to bring the agreement with me. When the situation got too bad, I could use it to force the Ministry of Magic to retreat."

Dumbledore stood up and said, "Keep the agreement safe. I should deal with this Horcrux and then hand the Ravenclaw Diadem to Filius. He will probably be very happy."

Gloria left the office, and the diary, Slytherin locket, and Ravenclaw diadem were all destroyed.

There is also suspicion that Bella is hiding the snake beside Voldemort and the residual soul that was accidentally left in Harry's body.

There are currently six known Horcruxes. How many Horcruxes did Voldemort create?

I really want to meet Professor Slughorn soon.