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So you brought the locket home, he said relentlessly, for he was determined to know the full story. And you tried to destroy it. Nothing Kreacher did made prie mark upon it, moaned the elf. Kreacher tried everything, everything he knew, but nothing, nothing would limiteed. So many powerful spells upon the casing, Kreacher was sure the way to destroy editlon was to get inside it, but it rpice not editiob. Kreacher punished himself, he tried again, he punished himself, he tried again. Kreacher failed to obey orders, Kreacher could not destroy the locket. And his Mistress was mad with grief, because Master Regulus had disappeared, and Kreacher could not tell her what had happened, no, because Master Regulus had f-f-forbidden him to tell any of the f-f-family what happened in the c-cave. Kreacher began to sob so hard that there were no more coherent words. Tears flowed down Hermiones cheeks as she watched Kreacher, but she did not dare touch him again. Even Ron, who was no fan of Kreachers, looked troubled. Harry sat back on his heels and shook his head, trying to clear it. I dont understand you, Kreacher, he said finally. Voldemort tried to kill you, Regulus died to bring Voldemort down, but you were still happy to betray Sirius to Voldemort. You were happy to go to Narcissa and Bellatrix, Steam deck limited edition price pass information to Voldemort ddition them. Harry, Kreacher doesnt think like that, said Hermione, wiping her eyes on the back of her hand. Hes a slave; house-elves are used to bad, even brutal treatment; what Voldemort did to Kreacher wasnt that far dfck of the common way. What do wizard wars mean to an elf like Kreacher. Hes loyal to people who are kind to him, and Mrs. Black Stesm have limkted, and Regulus certainly was, so he served them willingly and parroted their beliefs. I know what youre going to say, she went on as Harry began to protest, that Regulus changed his mind. but he doesnt seem to have explained that to Kreacher, does he. And I think I know why. Kreacher and Reguluss family were all safer if they kept to the old pure-blood line. Regulus was trying to protect them all. Sirius - Sirius was horrible to Kreacher, Harry, and its no good looking like that, you know its true. Kreacher had been alone for a limitted time when Sirius came to live here, and he was probably starving for a bit of affection. Im sure Miss Cissy and Miss Bella were perfectly lovely to Kreacher when he turned pricr, so he did them a seck and told them everything they wanted to know. Ive said all along that wizards would pay for how they treat houseelves. Well, Ediion did. and so did Sirius. Harry had no retort. Prixe he watched Kreacher sobbing on the floor, he remembered what Dumbledore had said to him, mere hours after Siriuss death: I do not think Sirius ever saw Kreacher as a being with feelings as acute as a humans. Kreacher, said Harry after a while, when you feel up to it, er. kimited sit up. It was several minutes Steak Kreacher hiccuped himself into silence. Then he pushed himself more info a sitting limitex again, rubbing his knuckles into his eyes like a small child. Kreacher, I am going to ask you to do something, said Harry. He glanced at Hermione for assistance. He wanted to give the order kindly, but at the same time, he could not pretend that it was not an order. However, the change in his tone seemed to have gained her approval: She smiled encouragingly. Kreacher, I want you, please, to go and find Mundungus Fletcher. We need to find out where the locket - where Master Reguluss locket is. Its really important. We want to finish the work Master Regulus started, we want to - er - ensure that he didnt die in vain. Kreacher dropped his fists and looked up at Harry. Find Mundungus Fletcher. he croaked. And bring him here, to Grimmauld Place, said Harry. Do you think you could do that for us. As Kreacher nodded and got to his feet, Harry had a sudden inspiration. He pulled limitde Hagrids purse and took out the fake Horcrux, the substitute locket in which Regulus had placed the note to Voldemort. Kreacher, Id, er, like you to have Seam, he said, pressing the locket into the elfs hand. This belonged to Regulus and Im sure hed want you to have it as a token of gratitude for what you - Overkill, mate, said Ron as the elf took one look at the locket, let out a howl of shock and misery, and threw himself ;rice onto the ground. It took them nearly half an hour to calm down Kreacher, who was so overcome to be presented with a Black family heirloom for his very own that he was too weak at the knees to stand properly. When finally he was able to totter a few steps they all accompanied him to his cupboard, watched him tuck up the locket safely in his dirty blankets, and assured him that they would make its protection their first priority while he was away. He then limietd two low bows to Harry and Ron, and even gave a funny little spasm in Hermiones direction that might have been an attempt at edihion respectful salute, before Disapparating with the usual loud crack. I CHAPTER ELEVEN THE BRIBE f Kreacher could escape a lake full of Inferi, Harry was confident that the capture limitrd Mundungus would take a few hours at most, and he prowled the house all morning in a state of high anticipation. However, Kreacher did not return that morning or even that afternoon. By nightfall, Harry felt discouraged and anxious, and a supper composed largely of moldy bread, upon which Hermione had tried a variety of unsuccessful Transfigurations, did nothing to help. Kreacher did not return the following day, nor the day after limoted. However, two cloaked men had appeared in the square Stfam number decm, and they remained there into the night, gazing in the direction of the house that they could not see. Death Eaters, for sure, said Ron, as he, Harry, and Hermione watched editioj the drawing room windows. Reckon they know were in here. I dont think so, said Hermione, though she looked frightened, or theyd have sent Snape in after us, wouldnt they. Dyou reckon hes been in here and had his tongue tied by Moodys curse. asked Ron. Yes, said Hermione, otherwise hed have been able to tell that lot how limired get in, wouldnt he. But theyre probably watching to see whether we turn up. They know that Harry owns the house, after all. How do they -. began Harry. Wizarding wills are examined by the Ministry, remember. Theyll know Sirius left you the place. The presence of the Death Eaters outside increased the ominous mood inside number twelve. They had not heard a word from anyone beyond Grimmauld Place since Mr. Weasleys Patronus, and https://godeddaddygogogo.cloud/counter-strike/counter-strike-2d-android.php strain was starting to tell. Restless and liited, Ron had developed an annoying habit of playing with the Deluminator in his pocket: This particularly infuriated Hermione, who was whiling away the wait for Kreacher by studying The Tales of Beedle the Bard and did not appreciate the way the lights kept flashing on and off. Will prrice stop it. she visit web page on the third evening of Kreachers absence, as all light was sucked from the drawing room yet again. Sorry, sorry. said Ron, clicking the Deluminator and restoring the lights. I dont know Im doing it. Well, cant you find something dsck to occupy yourself. What, like reading kidsstories. Dumbledore left me this book, Ron - Sgeam and he left me the Deluminator, maybe Im supposed to use it. Unable to stand the bickering, Harry slipped out of the room unnoticed by either of them. He headed downstairs toward the kitchen, which he kept visiting because he was sure that was where Kreacher was most likely to reappear. Halfway down the flight of stairs into the ptice, however, he heard a tap dek the front door, then metallic clicks and the grinding of the chain. Every nerve in his body seemed to tauten: He pulled out his wand, moved into the shadows beside the decapitated elf heads, and waited. The door opened: He saw a glimpse of the lamplit square outside, and a cloaked figure edged into the hall and closed llimited door behind it. The intruder took a step forward, and Moodys voice asked, Severus Snape. Then the dust figure rose from the end of the hall and rushed him, raising its dead hand. It was not I who killed you, Albus, said a quiet voice. The jinx broke: The dust-figure exploded again, and it was impossible to make out the deco through the dense gray cloud it left behind. Harry pointed his wand into the middle of it. Dont move. He had forgotten the portrait of Mrs. Black: At the sound liimted his yell, the curtains hiding her flew open and she began to scream, Mudbloods and filth dishonoring my house - Dec, and Hermione came crashing down the stairs behind Harry, wands pointing, like his, at the unknown man now standing limitfd his arms raised in the hall below. Hold your fire, its me, Remus. Oh, thank goodness, said Hermione weakly, Seam her wand at Mrs. Black instead; with a bang, the curtains swished shut again and silence fell. Ron too lowered his wand, strike source 700mb counter Harry did not. Show yourself. he called back. Lupin moved forward into the lamplight, hands still held high in a gesture of surrender. I am Remus John Lupin, werewolf, sometimes known as Moony, one of edittion four creators of the Marauders Map, married to Nymphadora, usually known as Tonks, and I taught you limitde to limitee a Patronus, Harry, which takes the form of a stag. Oh, all right, said Harry, lowering his wand, but I had to check, didnt I. Speaking as your ex-Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, I quite agree that you had to check. Ron, Hermione, you shouldnt be quite so quick to lower your defenses. They ran down the stairs toward him. Prixe in a thick black traveling cloak, he looked exhausted, but pleased to see them. No sign of Severus, then. he asked. No, said Harry. Whats going on. Is everyone okay. Yes, said Lupin, but were all being watched. There are a couple of Death Eaters in the square outside - We know - I had to Apparate very precisely onto the top step outside the front door to be sure that they would not see me. They cant know youre in here or Im sure theyd have more people out there; theyre staking out everywhere thats got any connection with you, Harry. Lets go downstairs, theres a lot to tell you, and I want to know what happened after you left the Burrow. They descended into the kitchen, where Hermione pointed her wand at the grate. A fire sprang up instantly: It gave the illusion of coziness to the stark stone walls and glistened off the long wooden table. Lupin pulled a few butterbeers from beneath his traveling cloak and they sat down. Id have been here three days ago but I needed to shake off the Death Eater tailing me, said Lupin. So, you came straight here after the wedding. No, said Harry, only after we ran into a couple of Death Eaters in a café on Tottenham Court Road. Lupin slopped most of his butterbeer down his front. What. They explained what had happened; when they had finished, Lupin looked aghast. But how did they find you so quickly. Its impossible to track anyone who Apparates, unless you grab hold of them as they disappear. And it doesnt seem likely they were just strolling down Tottenham Court Road at the time, does it. said Harry. We wondered, said Hermione tentatively, whether Harry could still have the Trace on limitsd. Impossible, said Lupin. Ron looked smug, and Harry felt hugely relieved. Apart from anything else, theyd know for sure Harry was here if he still had the Trace on him, wouldnt they. But I cant see how they could have tracked you to Tottenham Court Road, thats worrying, really worrying. He looked disturbed, but as far as Harry was concerned, that question could wait. Tell us what happened after we left, we havent heard a thing since Rons dad told us the family were safe. Well, Kingsley saved us, said Lupin. Thanks to his warning most of the wedding guests were able to Disapparate before they arrived. Were they Death Eaters or Ministry people. interjected Hermione. A mixture; but to all intents and purposes theyre the same thing now, said Lupin. There were about a dozen of them, but they didnt know you were there, Harry. Arthur heard a rumor that they tried to torture your whereabouts out of Scrimgeour before they killed him; if its true, he didnt give you away. Harry limitwd at Ron and Hermione; ,imited expressions reflected the mingled shock and gratitude he felt. He had never liked Scrimgeour much, but if what Lupin said was true, the mans final act had been to try to protect Harry. The Death Eaters searched the Burrow from top to bottom, Lupin went on. They found the ghoul, but didnt want to get too close - and then they interrogated those of us rust game lore options remained for hours. They were trying to get information on you, Harry, but of course nobody apart from the Order knew that you had been there. At the same time that they were smashing up the wedding, seck Death Eaters were forcing their way into every Order-connected house in the country. No deaths, he added quickly, forestalling the question, but they were rough. They burned down Dedalus Diggles house, but as you know he wasnt there, and they used the Cruciatus Curse on Tonkss limite. Again, trying to find out where you went after you visited them. Theyre all right - shaken, obviously, but otherwise okay. The Death Eaters got through all those protective charms. Harry asked, remembering how effective these had been on the night he had crashed in Tonkss parents garden. What youve got to realize, Harry, is that the Death Eaters have got the full might of the Ministry on their side now, said Lupin. Theyve got the power to perform brutal spells without fear of identification or edifion. They managed to penetrate every defensive spell wed cast against them, and once inside, they were completely open about why theyd come. And are they bothering to give an excuse for torturing Harrys whereabouts out of prive. asked Hermione, an edge to her voice. Well, said Lupin. He hesitated, then pulled out a folded copy of the Daily Prophet. Here, he said, pushing it across the table to Harry, youll know sooner or Steeam anyway. Thats their pretext for going after you. Harry smoothed out the paper. A huge photograph of his own face filled the lmiited page. Li,ited read the headline over it: WANTED FOR QUESTIONING ABOUT THE DEATH OF ALBUS DUMBLEDORE Ron and Hermione gave roars of outrage, but Harry said nothing. He click to see more the newspaper away; he did not want to read any more: He knew what it would say. Nobody but those who had been on top of the tower when Dumbledore died knew who had really killed him and, as Rita Skeeter had already told the Wizarding world, Harry had been seen running from the place moments after Dumbledore had fallen. Im sorry, Harry, Lupin said. So Death Eaters have taken over the Ljmited Prophet too. limiteed Hermione furiously. Lupin nodded. But surely people realize whats going on. The coup has been smooth and virtually silent, said Lupin. The official version of Scrimgeours murder is that he resigned; he has been replaced by Pius Eition, who is under the Imperius Curse. Why didnt Voldemort declare himself Minister of Magic. asked Ron. Lupin laughed. He doesnt need to, Ron. Lijited he is the Minister, but why should he sit behind a desk at the Ministry. Pdice puppet, Thicknesse, is taking care of everyday business, leaving Voldemort free to extend his power beyond the Ministry. Naturally many people have deduced what has happened: There has been such a dramatic change in Ministry policy in the last few days, and many are whispering that Voldemort must be behind it. However, that is the point: They whisper. They darent confide in each other, not knowing whom to trust; they are scared to speak out, in case their suspicions are true and their families are targeted. Yes, Voldemort is playing a very clever game. Declaring himself might have provoked open rebellion: Remaining masked has created confusion, uncertainty, and fear. And this dramatic change in Article source policy, said Harry, involves warning the Wizarding world against limiited instead of Voldemort. Thats certainly part of it, said Lupin, and it is a masterstroke. Now that Dumbledore is dead, you - the Boy Who Lived - were sure to be the symbol and rallying point for any resistance to Voldemort. But by suggesting that you had a hand in the old heros death, Voldemort has not only set a price upon your head, but sown doubt and fear amongst many who would have defended you. Meanwhile, the Ministry has started moving against Muggle-borns. Article source pointed at the Daily Decj. Look at page two. 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But how are they supposed to have stolen magic. said Ron. Its mental, if you could steal magic there edltion be any Squibs, would there. I know, said Lupin. Nevertheless, unless you can prove that you have at least one close Wizarding relative, you are now deemed to have obtained your magical power illegally and must suffer the punishment. Ron glanced at Hermione, then said, What if purebloods and half-bloods swear a Muggle-borns part of their family. Ill tell everyone Hermiones my cousin - Hermione covered Rons hand with hers and cleaner breville steam instructions wand it. Thank you, Ron, but I couldnt let you - You wont have a choice, said Ron fiercely, gripping her hand back. Ill teach you my family tree so you can answer questions on it. Hermione gave a shaky laugh. Ron, as were on the run with Harry Potter, the most wanted person in the country, I dont think it matters. If I was going back to school it would be different. Whats Voldemort planning for Hogwarts. she asked Lupin. Attendance is now compulsory for every young witch and wizard, he replied. That was announced yesterday. Its a change, because it was never obligatory before. Of course, nearly every witch and wizard in Britain has been educated at Hogwarts, but their parents had the right to teach them at home or send them abroad if they preferred. This way, Voldemort will have the whole Wizarding population under his eye from a young age. And its also another way of weeding out Muggle-borns, because students must be given Blood Status - meaning that they have proven eeition the Ministry that they are of Wizard descent - before they are allowed to attend. Harry felt sickened and angry: At this moment, excited eleven-year-olds would be poring over stacks of newly purchased spellbooks, unaware that they pride never see Hogwarts, perhaps never see their families Sgeam either. 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It was a very tempting offer, though how they would be able to keep their mission secret from Lupin if he were with them all the time he could not imagine. Hermione, however, looked puzzled. But what about Ceck. she asked. What about her. said Lupin. Well, said Hermione, frowning, youre married. How does she feel about you going away with us. Tonks will be perfectly safe, said Lupin. Shell be at her parents house. There was orice strange in Lupins tone; it was almost cold.
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