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Chapter 828: A Hatred Deep in the Bones
Chapter 828: A Hatred Deep in the Bones
Ivan hesitated for a long time. He did not want to judge the right or wrong of their choices.
In times of crisis, there are always those who stand up without hesitation. Orlando's resolve was understandable, just as Sirius Black, Arthur, and others had said—he was a determined warrior, a hero in every sense of the word.
In comparison, Asia seemed somewhat selfish, but she was not a Britain Wizard, and she had no obligation to dedicate herself to the fight against Dark Magic. Her actions were merely the instincts of a wife and mother...
"What happened after that? My father, Orlando... how did he die?" Ivan asked.
Asia's voice trembled. "We had a big fight and were apart for a long time. All I knew was that he was working for the Order of the Phoenix and the Ministry of Magic, fighting those dangerous Death Eaters..."
"I was very worried about Orlando's safety, incredibly worried... I desperately wanted to do something for him... I searched through all the family's ancient texts and finally found some records in an old alchemy manual."
"Extreme emotion is the most powerful magic. If an alchemist can infuse it into a magical item, it can greatly enhance its power, even giving it the ability to resist the Killing Curse..." Asia said, her expression distant.
"So you made the Crescent Pendant?" Ivan suddenly asked.
He had previously guessed that the Crescent Pendant was not specifically made for him.
Nicolas Flamel had once told him that the magical item was created over a decade ago, but Asia had kept it sealed until he started school and then gave it to him.
"Yes, the pendant I gave you", Asia nodded gently, sighing sadly. "I spent nine months and used a tremendous amount of materials to create it. I poured my heart and soul into it, hoping it would protect your father in my place..."
"During that time, I sent him a letter every day, eagerly waiting for Orlando to come back. I wanted to tell him that our child was about to be born, and I had prepared a gift for him..."
As she spoke, Asia's emotions grew more intense. Her bright eyes filled with tears, and her voice became increasingly shaky. "I waited for two days, but Orlando didn't return. On the third night, Albus Dumbledore suddenly found me, bringing terrible news and a body..."
"He told me that Orlando was on a secret mission when he was hit by a Killing Curse while covering his comrades, dying in the conflict." Asia's voice choked with sobs, tears streaming down her cheeks.
She could not forget that dark day, nor could she forget how Dumbledore, with a look of regret, told her that Orlando was a hero to be admired.
From that moment on, she detested the word "hero." If being a hero was so noble, why didn't Dumbledore die himself? Why didn't he be the hero?
Asia's expression was fierce. She harshly questioned Dumbledore, asking why Orlando hadn't returned to her for so many days, why she hadn't received any response to the letters she had sent him!
But the answer sent Asia into a cold, dark abyss. During the days of their argument, Dumbledore had discovered a traitor within the Order of the Phoenix, someone who was passing information to Voldemort. This betrayal had cost them many lives.
"So I was also placed on their list of suspects, because I’m a selfish Slytherin who caused a ruckus in the Order of the Phoenix and utterly despise Albus Dumbledore!" Asia said coldly.
"What about Father? Does he believe you?" Ivan immediately realized his mistake as soon as he spoke, but it was too late to take it back.
"I don’t know", Asia’s expression suddenly turned somewhat panicked. "I probably went too far when I stopped him from working for the Order of the Phoenix. He hasn’t visited me for months, only occasionally writing me a letter, which I always rejected harshly… Perhaps he’s still angry with me…"
"Or maybe he just loves you and doesn’t want you to take the same risks…", Ivan said, trying to comfort her. It was likely that Orlando genuinely wanted Asia to leave the Order of the Phoenix, step back from the front lines, and even go to the American Wizarding World for safety, returning only when everything was over…
Asia’s tense expression relaxed a bit, but her body still trembled slightly. Ivan took a couple of steps forward, reaching out to hug her tightly, offering her courage and confidence.
This was the first time he had seen his mother in such a vulnerable state. Even when he had bravely fought alone against ten dark wizards in his third year, Asia had mostly been angry and worried.
"I hate myself. If I had been stronger back then, forcing Orlando to leave with me… If I hadn’t been so stubborn, waiting for Orlando to come to me and apologize… If I had rushed into the Order of the Phoenix again to find him, put that necklace on him, he would have… he would have survived!" Asia leaned against Ivan’s shoulder, her voice hoarse, tears streaming down her eyes.
She hated herself and also hated Dumbledore, the White Wizard who gathered people in the name of justice but was a coward when it came to his own life.
She hated him even more for suspecting her of being an undercover agent for Voldemort and not immediately handing over the Order of the Phoenix’s letters to Orlando…
So when Dumbledore brought Orlando’s body to her and delivered his heroic speech, Asia didn’t hesitate to attack. She couldn’t control the surge of murderous intent and used Unforgivable Curses on Dumbledore!
She knew she was no match for Dumbledore and was prepared to die.
But Dumbledore didn’t fight back, nor did he dodge…
Asia clearly remembered the guilty look in his eyes as he looked at her. Unfortunately, Orlando’s death couldn’t be undone, and the subsequent regret seemed even more hateful to her!
So at that moment, even if it was misplaced anger, she desperately hoped the Killing Curse would hit.
She didn’t care about the future of the Wizarding World or whether the Dark Lord would go unchecked. To her, all of that was meaningless. At that moment, she only wanted to kill!
However, just as the Killing Curse was about to hit, and the most powerful Wizard in the Wizarding World was about to fall, Fawkes the Phoenix suddenly appeared in the air, shielding Dumbledore from the fatal blow…
(End of Chapter)
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