Hogwarts: What are the four great masters doing?

"The creation of a Horcrux requires a person to die in an extremely painful way... and Voldemort - he was killed by his own spell, the pain must be unparalleled!"

Ryan did not deny Dumbledore's words.

But here's the problem...

"No way to solve it?"

Dumbledore asked quietly.

The old wizard understood that when it came to Horcruxes, Ryan, who had inherited Slytherin's knowledge, was obviously more professional than him!

After hearing this, Ryan hesitated for a moment.

Finally, he shook his head.

"It's difficult, Mr. Principal."

Just as Dumbledore thought.

Ryan knows a lot about Horcruxes.

In fact, he had watched and even participated in the experiments on Horcruxes conducted by Slytherin in the past.

So he knew very well...

"As the most proud spell created by the despicable Herpo, its difficulty is far beyond your understanding, Mr. Headmaster."

"It's easy to destroy a Horcrux. All it takes is a powerful enough spell to destroy it!"

"But to break the Horcrux and separate only the soul inside it...my elders have only researched three methods."

Ryan held up a finger.

"The first method is for the perpetrator to sincerely repent for his or her sins, which can restore the torn soul. This is the simplest way."

After he said this, Dumbledore looked strange.

"Oh... I don't think Tom is truly repentant—I don't even think he understands the meaning of the word 'repentant'."

He said.

"Indeed."

Ryan also thought of the noseless monster he saw in the Forbidden Forest not long ago.

It was indeed difficult for him to imagine the other party truly repenting.

so...

"The second method is to weaken the soul fragment in the Horcrux. There are many ways to do this, such as using the Patronus Charm, the Blessing of the Soul, or the Ancient Light Charm... This kind of spell with positive emotions will weaken the magic of the Horcrux and make it weak."

Ryan talked freely.

"The more powerful the soul within the Horcrux, the more positive emotions it requires."

"Then, we only need the help of a wizard with high enough magical power to remove it."

"Of course, this approach may still cause the Horcrux itself to break, so we still need an alchemy master to assist."

Ryan paused when he said this.

In fact, this was also the method he intended to use to crack the Ravenclaw Diadem.

He can use the Patronus Charm or the Patronus Charm, and Dumbledore is definitely a wizard with sufficient magical powers no matter what era he is in.

Nicolas Flamel, the master alchemist, is the final key to ensuring that the crown will not be destroyed.

"Does that sound possible?"

Dumbledore now said softly, "But I suppose... Harry is different?"

But he obviously also realized that Harry was obviously different from what Ryan said.

because...

"Yes, Harry is a living person - he's not an alchemical tool, nor is he a piece of stone!"

"His appearance was completely unexpected. I doubt even Voldemort himself could replicate such a miracle."

Ryan sighed.

Yes.

Even Slytherin had never thought of using a living person as material for a Horcrux.

so...

"It takes more than a master alchemist to separate the piece of soul within Harry."

"But rather, a legendary wizard who has reached the deepest level of the 'Soul Magic' realm and is extremely powerful... like my elder!"

This is the conclusion Ryan finally came to.

The elder he was referring to was naturally Rowena Ravenclaw.

As mentioned before, the magical path that this witch walks is 'Soul Magic'.

She has gone so deep in this field that almost no one can match her.

In fact, when Slytherin was studying Horcruxes in the past, he did refer extensively to Ravenclaw's advice!

Only she has the possibility to crack Harry's special Horcrux!

"Ravenclaw…that sounds difficult, but doesn't seem impossible?"

After hearing this, Dumbledore looked at Ryan.

His words clearly had a hidden meaning.

"Indeed."

Ryan obviously understood what Dumbledore meant.

It was obviously unrealistic to ask Ravenclaw to come and help Harry personally.

But——the Ravenclaw disciple is right here!

"If I can find her treasure... I might be able to get rid of that soul inside Harry."

After obtaining the 'Seed of Fertility', Ryan has realized this.

The things left behind by his teachers are likely related to their magical paths!

The treasure left by Ravenclaw most likely symbolizes the end of 'soul magic' - although Ryan currently cannot imagine what it is.

"That sounds convincing."

Dumbledore said gently, "I will also look for a way... I also know several wizards with great power in soul magic."

obviously.

Both Ryan and Dumbledore have a good understanding of each other.

They did not propose the simplest, yet most cruel, solution.

"I guess it's not that bad, Ryan...we still have time."

Dumbledore said this, ending the topic about Harry.

"The information you bring is valuable—but I thought... perhaps you have something else you would like to ask?"

he asked softly.

"Indeed."

And Ryan certainly didn't mean to be polite.

Just as Dumbledore had many questions to ask him, he also had many questions to ask the old wizard in front of him.

"Tell me about today's attack, Mr. Principal."

He asked the most crucial question directly.

"You did it on purpose, didn't you?"

He looked towards Dumbledore, as if trying to see through the old wizard.

That's right.

After half a year, Ryan felt that he had a preliminary understanding of Dumbledore.

He was sure that the principal was a wise elder.

And since it has been confirmed that Voldemort and a mysterious helper are hiding in the castle, he does not think that Dumbledore will be unprepared.

In fact, Ryan always found the so-called hearing and questioning of the Ministry of Magic ridiculous - he never thought that a wizard like Dumbledore would be truly controlled by the other party, even though the headmaster was extremely restrained in the use of power.

If Dumbledore wanted to, he could have ensured that this attack would not happen!

But the fact is - the attack happened!

so...

"You allowed this attack... you wanted to trick Voldemort and his helpers?"

Ryan looked at Dumbledore seriously.

"Yes."

Dumbledore said this lightly.

This relaxed attitude made Ryan a little dissatisfied: "Principal Dumbledore, please be serious - have you really thought about the consequences of things getting out of control!?"

"The students, Ron, and Harry...if they..."

Ryan couldn't understand.

He could vaguely know some of Dumbledore's cards - such as the spell on Harry that belonged to his mother.

The spell would protect his soul and keep Voldemort contained, preventing him from harming him directly.

For example, Ryan was almost certain that Dumbledore should know that he would go to the Hufflepuff nursery tonight... He felt that the old wizard might even know the prophecy left by the centaurs!

After all, according to Hagrid – the centaur tribe is connected to the headmaster of Hogwarts!

But even so, in Ryan's view, Dumbledore's actions still carried too much uncertainty and danger.

Before he could finish his words, Dumbledore interrupted him with a smile.