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Chapter 490: Can He Be Killed?
Chapter 490: Can He Be Killed?
Bang!
A familiar sharp sound echoed through the room, as if someone had fired a gun.
However, the room’s soundproofing was excellent, and the noise didn’t disturb anyone else.
The bell on the wardrobe jingled, and the next second, Cube and Rook emerged from inside.
Wid, who had just Apparated home, placed the books he had brought back on the table and took off his robe. Cube reached out to take it, and then Rook bent down to pour a cup of hot tea.
"When did Rook get back?" Wid asked.
"An hour ago", Rook replied. "To deal with Voldemort, I needed Cube’s help."
Wid paused, recalling how he had previously overlooked matters related to Voldemort, and his instructions to Rook had been unclear.
But when Rook was first created, they had talked for a long time, discussing the purpose of his creation, the mission he needed to complete, and the "Future" that Wid knew.
He was a bit curious about how Rook would act without explicit instructions.
From the previous rescue mission, he knew that these automata weren’t just mindless robots that followed orders; they were quite capable of adapting to situations on the fly.
"Tell me what you did", Wid asked.
Rook sat opposite him, hands resting on his knees, and said, "While tracking Gilderoy Lockhart and Gellert Travers, I discovered that Sirius Black was also following them."
"To avoid exposing the plan, I chose to stay hidden, occasionally letting a rat lead Sirius Black, and guiding all three of them to Riddle Manor..."
Rook briefly summarized the process, focusing on what happened after they reached Riddle Manor.
Rook didn’t have a complex strategy; his mind wasn’t capable of grand schemes. He had simply prepared a couple of contingency plans.
If Voldemort wasn’t in the manor, he would dig up the bones of Voldemort’s father, preventing Voldemort from resurrecting smoothly. He would also reveal the "Dark Lord Resurrection Plan" to Sirius Black, and possibly to Lockhart and the others.
If Voldemort was already there, he would still reveal the resurrection plan. Once Sirius Black discovered that the Muggle manor was Voldemort’s hiding place, Rook believed he would bring Dumbledore and the Ministry Aurors there.
This way, Voldemort would be captured or killed, and the Death Eaters helping him would also be caught. Rook could also play the role of Peter Pettigrew, ultimately achieving the "Wormtail’s Death" accomplishment.
The automata had observed a simple pattern: every time Voldemort was destroyed, he needed a long period to regroup and return.
If they could kill Voldemort during his resurrection, their master wouldn’t have to worry about this for at least a year or two, which would certainly make him happy.
"Although Voldemort didn’t show himself, it’s almost certain he’s in the manor, as Gilderoy Lockhart appeared to be under the Imperius Curse."
Rook continued, "So I came to find Cube, who can quickly steal Tom Riddle’s bones without alerting the wizards."
Wid was taken aback. "Steal them?"
Rook nodded. "Steal them, or replace them with the bones of some other Muggle. Without magic power or blood ties, the resurrection spell might fail, or Voldemort might not regain his full strength after resurrection."
Wid stroked his chin, considering the feasibility of this plan.
If magic was as precise as potion-making, Rook’s plan would undoubtedly work. But magic sometimes had a high tolerance for errors.
The phrase "bone of the father" might emphasize bloodline, but if the father is not available, there are still the mother, uncle, grandparents, and even other relatives from the Riddle and Gaunt families.
Alternatively, using the bones of an unrelated person might work if Voldemort believes they are his father's bones. The magic might still take effect, though his magic power could be affected after resurrection.
If the "bone of the father" is missing, the resurrection spell might fail, but this does not mean Voldemort cannot be revived in other ways.
Ved has been reading a lot of dark magic books recently and discovered that as long as a Horcrux keeps the creator's soul in the world, there are multiple ways to achieve resurrection.
For example, the diary Horcrux in the original story could achieve a partial resurrection by absorbing the life and magic of others.
In ancient Egyptian magic, a series of rituals and spells could bring a soul back to life.
Even with the birth of the cloned sheep Dolly, Voldemort could potentially use Muggle cloning technology to create a suitable body for himself and achieve resurrection.
The Dark Lord chose this ancient dark magic not because he had no other options, but because he wanted to gain the protective magic left by Harry's mother, breaking the prophecy and preventing Harry from becoming his "nemesis."
However, Voldemort's knowledge of magic is not as extensive as he believes.
By breaking one protection, he has stepped into a new trap. The resurrection spell will create a more profound connection between him and Harry Potter, ultimately leading to his downfall.
If the resurrection is changed... If Rook really replaced Voldemort's father's bones... what would the future look like? Would Voldemort become weaker, or would he find another way to rise again?
Ved thought for a long time, hesitant and uncertain.
Fighting a boss with a guide is much easier and more reassuring because he would know the path to victory.
But Voldemort is different from Grindelwald. His pursuit of power is more extreme and ruthless, even resorting to mass killings without reason to spread fear and display his strength.
Ved remembered the grand actions Voldemort took after his high-profile return in the original story—
Bridges collapsing, hurricanes raging, Dementors being released, werewolves and giants being rallied, and indiscriminate killings.
In the book, these events are used to create atmosphere, but in reality, they would be tragedies for countless people.
Ved looked out the window.
The street was not very crowded. There were mothers pushing strollers, middle-aged people rushing with burgers in hand, students chatting and laughing with backpacks, and an elderly man trimming his lawn with a lawnmower.
A taxi stopped at the door, and Fiona got out with a bag. Sensing the gaze from above, she looked up and waved cheerfully at Ved by the window.
Then Ferdinand arrived, helping an elderly man out of the car and pointing to the front yard, introducing him to his home.
Ved told himself: "You can't wait until someone important is hurt to regret not taking action sooner."
"Go ahead."
He said to the magic constructs, "Create some trouble for Voldemort and try to weaken him."
"Can we kill him if we have the chance?" Cube asked cautiously.
Ved paused, then said, "Yes."
(End of Chapter)
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