Chapter seven hundred and twenty seventh containment and whitewashing
Moscow, Russian Ministry of Magic.
"so……"
Cornelius Fudge, the British Minister of Magic, rubbed the bowler hat in his hand distractedly. The stability he was accustomed to in people's impressions was gone. At this moment, he seemed to have returned to the way he was when he first became Minister of Magic.
Hesitant and nervous.
"Is everything true? That person who cannot even be named is really back?"
"Yes."
Not far away, "Newt Scamander" nodded.
In addition to the master of magical beasts, the Russian Minister of Magic, the Ukrainian Minister of Magic, the Belarusian Minister of Magic, and the commissioner of the International Federation of Wizards... were also in the room, and everyone had a solemn expression on their faces.
Just a few minutes ago, they had just synchronized the "Dark Demon Parade" that took place on the magical streets of Russia to Cornelius Fudge and Albus Dumbledore who hurriedly arrived - there is no doubt that this time it was just
It's just a signal, or in other words, a blatant provocation to the incompetent Ministry of Magic of various countries and the international wizarding community.
"It's a pity, Connelly, to be precise..."
Dumbledore sighed softly and said solemnly.
"Voldemort has never left. The defeat ten years ago did not make him disappear. He just changed his form and lurked in the magical world, silently accumulating power, waiting for the day he will make a comeback."
"That's a Horcrux, isn't it? The legendary extremely crazy, extremely evil black magic?"
Newt Scamander ([DATA EXPUNGED]) frowned and asked thoughtfully.
Dumbledore nodded seriously, staring at the black gemstone ring with a gloomy expression.
"So... could you please explain to me first what a Horcrux is?"
The Ukrainian Minister of Magic looked between Dumbledore and Newt for a few seconds, and shrugged with confusion on his face.
"At least in my opinion, it's just an evil magic prop created by a dark wizard. Destroy it, and then capture the dark lord named Tom Riddle and his henchmen. I don't understand why there is such a big fanfare...
…”
"The fact that we've got him - but that's also the biggest concern."
Dumbledore turned his head and pointed at the ring on the stone table in the room, with a hint of gloom in his tone.
"Horcrux, this is an extremely evil thing... It refers to an object that hides part of a person's soul. In this way, even if that person's body is attacked or damaged, he cannot die because he is still alive.
There is a part of the soul that remains in this world to be damaged. Of course, if it exists in this form, it is neither a human nor a ghost..."
"However, there is only one way to split a soul - through the most evil act, soul-level murder. Only extremely evil and crazy wizards can do this, killing others and tearing apart their own souls to store and seal them.
.”
"So that's why the mysterious man didn't die after attacking little Harry, because he had this Horcrux?"
Cornelius Fudge couldn't help but shuddered and said uncomfortably.
"In short, let's destroy it as soon as possible. According to you, as long as the ring is destroyed, does it mean that the mysterious man has been completely eliminated by us - if it were you, there must be a way to destroy this evil prop
Bar?"
"It's not that simple, Connelly..."
Dumbledore hesitated for a moment, looked around at the Ministry of Magic officials, and said in a deep voice.
"About half a year ago, I found a similar item that was confiscated from some Death Eater vault - Connelly, you know what I'm talking about - and that's when I started
Doubtful, Voldemort split his soul."
Dumbledore listened, sorted out his thoughts, and spoke slowly.
"If a wizard kills people multiple times and splits his soul multiple times in order to escape death, it will create a very bad situation: we will never be sure whether he is really eliminated. And the appearance of this ring undoubtedly proves this
At one point, he is closer to immortality than anyone else... The appearance of this ring is actually a very ominous sign."
"In other words, I don't think destroying it directly is the right choice."
Following Dumbledore's suggestion, the confusion on the faces of all the Ministry of Magic officials became increasingly intense.
However, before they could speak, another old wizard's voice sounded in the room.
"I understand what you mean, Professor Dumbledore. Can I understand it as..."
Newt Scamander's eyes flickered and he continued softly.
"This may also mean that for Voldemort, the number of evil Horcruxes originally used for defense and life extension is already large enough that he can use this as a weapon without worrying about being destroyed.
?”
"That's right! That's what I think. Facing such an unprecedented threat, the magic world needs to unite."
Dumbledore nodded, "No matter how crazy Voldemort is, he is only a person after all. With the fragmentation of soul fragments, his reason and character are gradually becoming irreversibly broken - so instead of constantly destroying Voldemort's soul,
We might as well set up a reliable organization to seal and contain these Horcruxes separately."
"Gentlemen, I believe that everyone present is trustworthy and respectable..."
Dumbledore looked around at the wizards in the room and said with a serious expression.
"But in addition to this room, if this scope involves the Ministry of Magic of various countries and the International Federation of Wizards, then there is a high possibility of leaks and even serious cases of Horcrux theft. Therefore, I propose to create a brand new one that is limited to a small number of people.
An international organization where reliable Ministers of Magic can be informed of the full story."
"In fact, it's not just Horcruxes. Anything that cannot be destroyed directly but is dangerous to a certain extent, we can include it in the joint containment list and jointly contain and seal it - as for the name of the organization, I suggest..."
Dumbledore thought very seriously for a moment, and then said softly.
"Special Containment Procedures Foundation - SCPF for short, is a 'special items prison' that is independent of the Ministry of Magic of various countries and the International Federation of Wizards, but is also under the supervision and jurisdiction of the entire wizarding world."
"As for the more detailed rules, I think... how about we draw up a draft together today while everyone is here. By the way, we can also unify our approach to the Voldemort incident and issue a warning to the entire magical world.
.This is different from any enemy we have faced before. It comes from wizards, but it is no longer human in the strict sense..."
…………
A little earlier.
Devon, near the village of Ottery St. Catchpole.
Quibble Town, The Quibbler's editor-in-chief's office, on Lovegood's desk.
"Understood, Professor Dumbledore has passed?"
Xenophilius Lovegood glanced at the fleeting golden firelight in the living room, took a deep breath, solemnly picked up a gold-red quill from the desk, and gently held the wand in his hand.
He moved a little bit and started writing bit by bit on a translucent blurry book.
Item Number: SCP-017-2
Object Class:Euclid
Name: Marvolo Gaunt's Ring ([DATA EXPUNGED])
Special Containment Procedures: [Not visible yet]
Description:【Not visible yet】
Appendix: After completing the initial containment by [DATA EXPUNGED] at the old Gaunt house, [DATA EXPUNGED] was transferred to the "SCP pseudo"-[Scp-f] agency in Moscow, Russia, on August 31, 1992. All relevant records have been cleared.
and personnel information, reports related to SCP-017-2 are 'suspended' updates.
…………
at the same time.
London, Diagon Alley, Flourish and Blotts Books.
With the help of Goblin Douglas, Irina Ivanovich took a long list and walked through the crowded bookstore with some difficulty. She carefully checked and searched for a book in Hogwart this semester.
Books that may be needed in Ci Magic School.
On the wall outside the bookstore door, Elena pinched the square black package in her hand.
A meaningful smile appeared on the girl's face, and her lake-blue eyes shone with excitement.