Ron gasped. "Dumbledore has a what?" he stuttered.
"A lightning bolt scar, like Harry's," Hermione said.
"Well how come we've never seen it?" Ron said.
"That's because it's on his right ankle," Hermione said, waving her hand. "But that's not the point, is it?"
"Well what IS the point, Hermione?" Ron said, annoyed.
"The point is that now we know exactly why the scar appears. As far as I know, only three people in the world have that scar," Hermione said.
"Three? I thought it was just Harry!" Ron exclaimed.
"So did I, but after I went to Dumbledore, a lot of things were cleared up," Hermione said.
"Things like what?" Ron asked, impatiently.
"Like the fact that the lightning bolt scar appears when the Avada Kedavra curse is used, but somehow backfires. That's how Harry got his," Hermione explained.
"But what about the other two people?" Ron asked.
"I'm getting to that," Hermione hissed, "In 1945 when Dumbledore battled Grindelwald, he too was subjected to the Avada Kedavra curse, but somehow he survived. Dumbledore still doesn't know how he did it."
"Okay, so that's person number two…who's person number three, Grindelwald?" Ron asked.
"No, but you're thinking along the right lines. Grindelwald does have the scar, because he was part of the bond made when the Avada Kedavra Effect occurred. But he's dead, so the other person with the scar is…," Hermione trailed off.
"You-Know-Who," Ron whispered. "So what now?"
"Let me think for a second," Hermione said. "I know this all has to do with that Stone."
Lightning bolt…Avada Kedavra…Death…Weapon…, Hermione thought.
Hermione gasped.
"What is it?" Ron asked, panicked.
"Ron, I know what the Stone is for," Hermione said.
"That quick? Blimey, Hermione!" Ron exclaimed.
"Ron, this is not the time," Hermione said, annoyed. "The lightning bolt represents death. Technically, Harry, Dumbledore, and Voldemort (Ron shuddered) should all be dead, but they're not."
"Yeah…so?" Ron asked.
"Voldemort is developing an army, an army that can't be killed. An army of the dead," Hermione said.
"An army of the what?" Ron said. "You can't raise the dead. Dumbledore said so."
"But Dumbledore didn't know about this," Hermione said. "That stone has got to be something that can raise the dead. Necromancy, I think it's called."
"So how come Harry can pick it up?" Ron asked.
"I'm not entirely sure, but I think once the Druids realized what kind of power they created, they wanted to make sure no one would ever use it. Can you imagine what would happen if someone took control of the dead?" Hermione said.
"Voldemort would take over," Ron said, shakily. "No one can kill those who are already dead. What did they do to keep it safe?"
"They put limitations on it. They made sure that the only people who could use it were dead. But of course, the dead, or ghosts for that matter, can't lift solid objects. But what they didn't plan for were situations like Harry. He can use it, because by a mere technicality, he's dead."
"Wait a second. Harry…is dead?" Ron asked, panicked.
"No. Not really, I don't fully understand it. But what I do understand is that those marked by the Avada Kedavra Effect are capable of using the Necromancer," Hermione said.
"So what now?" Ron asked, his face drained of color.
"We find Harry, and destroy it." Hermione said firmly.
"But how?" Ron asked.
"If Harry can use it, Harry can destroy it. The only reason the stone hasn't been destroyed after all these years is because after the Druids had created it, even they couldn't touch it. Harry is the only one now." Hermione said.
"But what about Dumbledore?" Ron asked.
"He can't find the stone, remember?" Hermione said. "The only way we could get it to him is to bring it ourselves, and frankly, I don't think we have time for that. Voldemort knows where it is and he's only waiting for the right time to get it."
Reviews:
Lutefa: Hmm, maybe Stella did…exactly how smart is she? I know, Holyhead Harpies are my favorite too! Girls rule! Anyway, Stella and Ron? I'll think about it.
Weirdochelle: Glad you like. Keep reading! Thanks for putting me on your favorites!
PinkPixieDust16: Cute name! Thanks for your support and putting me on your fave list! What WILL happen to Ron? Not too sure yet.
Avalon64: Satisfied? ;-)
Catherine Tavington: Well, I have a lot of time on my hands, so I update! I think this answers your question.
HPfan-Excalibur: Yeah, well, I thought I was losing my touch when you guessed what was on the stone, so I guess we're even!
KawaiiFryingPanChick: Yeah, well Dumbledore thought it wasn't that important. (don't you hate it when adults do that?!) I think I'm going to go ahead and try my hand at a parody after this, so be sure to read it!
Dragonnet: Okay, okay, you caught me. I had no idea what I was talking about when I sent Ron into Victoria's Secret. I just thought of it off the top of my head. Thanks for the Dumbledore compliment, though. And for adding me to your favorites list too!
Possom2009: Nope, not the same person. Hope this chapter helped your headache!
Mara342: Thanks too! And no, that's not what I meant. I was just wondering what you people thought about me writing a parody AFTER this. I'm not sure if I'm good at writing parodies or not. Hell, I'm not sure if I'm good at writing.
Raven-Padfoot-Marauder: Yeah I know, I said that HPfan had already done it so there was no need. Anyway, glad you liked the last one and hope you like this one!
Ashton Rushing: I'm blushing, I really am. Thanks for the lovely compliments. Yeah, I was wondering if you were okay, b/c you were going insane. But sorry about your computer! You finally got one through though! Yay!
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