Hogwarts: Who uses a crowbar in wizard duels?

Just as Kevin and Dumbledore were recounting what had happened and where it had occurred, several Aurors and the professor arrived.

"Albus, what's going on?"

Professor McGonagall walked over first, and at the same time she noticed Kevin and the others.

"Don't worry about Minerva, it's just a few disobedient students who sneaked into the Forbidden Forest and went outside the school, where they ran into the Death Eaters lying in wait."

Professor McGonagall, hearing Dumbledore's slightly teasing tone and glancing at the meek Kevin beside him, immediately understood.

The disobedient student Dumbledore was referring to was Kevin.

Professor McGonagall looked at Kevin, pointed at him with her finger, and seemed about to say something, but then she glanced at the Aurors watching the scene behind her, and stopped herself from saying anything reprimand.

But in the end, she still glared fiercely at Kevin.

That was as if to say, "I'll settle the score with you later."

Professor McGonagall was the only professor Kevin dared not disobey; he could only obediently lower his head, like a child who had done something wrong.

Just kidding, when Professor McGonagall gets angry, even the principal gets yelled at.

Dumbledore watched with amusement as Kevin was silenced by Professor McGonagall's glare.

Kevin quickly told the professor what had happened and where it had occurred.

However, because the Aurors were present, he kept Norbert's existence a secret.

They simply said they went for a stroll in the Forbidden Forest because they had nothing better to do.

The rest is up to the Aurors to clean up. Most of the Death Eaters' bodies are still intact. If we investigate their origins, we might be able to raid their homes and replenish our funds.

After the matter was explained, Hogwarts lifted its alert.

Kevin saw Hermione running towards him from afar and immediately took the opportunity to slip away.

If he doesn't leave soon, Professor McGonagall will teach him a lesson.

Hermione was followed by Harry and Ron.

"Kevin, what's wrong? Why did you go off-campus?"

As soon as she leaned in, Hermione asked worriedly.

"It's a long story. Let's go back first and talk as we walk."

Kevin didn't explain immediately, but pulled Hermione along and led Harry and the others into the castle.

......

It's not really a big deal. Death Eaters lying in wait at Hogwarts is quite audacious, but it's not impossible.

As for Kevin and Draco riding Norber for a stroll, that's even less of a big deal.

Kevin only cared about information about the bracelet.

Previously, he mentioned studying alchemy and analyzing his own bracelet.

Later, a bunch of other things came up, and I didn't have much time, or rather, this matter couldn't be prioritized for the time being, so it was left unresolved.

Unexpectedly, I ran into someone who knew the origin of the bracelet today.

Or perhaps it's a character who has never appeared before.

But if I had to say, I probably wouldn't even appear...

"So, you two are now each other's Horcruxes?"

Harry listened to Kevin's story and said incredulously.

Kevin nodded. He didn't hide anything and also relayed the information that Dole had mentioned.

After all, Draco was there at the time, and he heard everything he should and shouldn't have heard.

Compared to the Death Eaters, Harry and his friends were indeed more focused on information about the bracelet.

"It's not quite like we're Horcruxes to each other, since we don't have the indestructible property like Horcruxes."

"Only the soul protection mechanism works the same way as Horcruxes."

Kevin slowly explained his understanding.

Even so, the effect is quite powerful.

"Hey Kevin, if you lend us your bracelets, we can wear them for a few years and protect each other, right?"

Ron immediately exclaimed excitedly, "If that's really the case, then this bracelet is truly incredible!"

"Hmm...I'm not quite sure either."

I only learned about the so-called Horcrux effect from Dol; I don't really know the specific effects without testing them myself.

Kevin wouldn't deliberately risk getting hit by a Killing Curse just because of unfounded information.

"Why don't you give it a try?"

Kevin took off his bracelet, and Hermione did the same, handing it to Harry and Ron to try on.

Harry put on Hermione's pink gemstone bracelet and tried to infuse it with magic, but there was no reaction at all.

It doesn't even have the most basic ability to sense the presence of another wearer.

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"Hermione, is your bracelet broken?"

Harry was also taken aback and asked curiously.

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Hermione was also taken aback; she had been able to use it just now.

Ron on the other side was in the same situation; he tried to inject magic, but there was no response.

"Is it possible that only one pair of these bracelets can be worn at a time?"

Kevin wasn't quite sure, and he stroked his chin thoughtfully as he spoke.

This is more reasonable, otherwise, this bracelet could simply be passed from person to person to create a special team with an immunity to death.

One team stays at the base while the other goes out to fight. Even if they die, their other half of their soul can be resurrected. It's just too outrageous.

This is probably why Kevin's parents didn't simply hand over the bracelet to save themselves when they were being chased by Death Eaters.

Since the bracelet was already bound to the two wearers, they had to die before it could be passed on to the next wearer; there was no question of handing it over.

So they left the chain to Kevin and chose to face the Death Eaters' pursuit alone.

Harry and Ron returned the bracelet to Kevin and Hermione, and sure enough, it glowed again once it was back in their hands.

This confirms Kevin's conjecture.

Ron was a little disappointed; the plan to mutually farm Soul Vessel Protection had failed before it even began.

But then, Harry suddenly discovered the blind spot.

"By the way, Kevin, how does Dole know so much?"

Harry asked Kevin with a puzzled look. From Kevin's account, it was clear that all the information about the bracelet came from Dol.

He not only knew about Horcruxes, but also that Voldemort needed the bracelet to nourish his battered soul.

Most importantly, how did Dole end up alone outside the school, and by sheer coincidence, run into Kevin?

"Hmm... Regarding this, I think Dole is most likely not a student, but someone planted by the principal."

Kevin thought for a moment and then slowly revealed his guess.

His suspicion and wariness of Dore was previously known only to Hermione; Harry and the others had always thought he was just an ordinary transfer student.

Kevin slowly recounted his conversation with the principal at the start of the school year to the group of people.

The principal said that Dole was the descendant of an old friend of his, and he was being very mysterious, as if there was some special arrangement involved.

The rest were not explained at all.

Kevin then shared his conversation with Dole in the Forbidden Forest a while back.

All signs indicate that Dole is extraordinary.

However, at least for now, Kevin considers Dole to be an ally.

Harry and the others were relieved to hear that Dumbledore had arranged for them to come in.

After all, they all trusted Dumbledore's judgment.