Chapter 5
Battling the 3rd Horcrux
After Lavender finished her letter she used one of the Weasley's owls to send it. She then rejoined the other in the living room. "So how goes the search for the Horcrux" asked Lavender. "I'm just about ready to send an owl to Dumbledore, asking him for assistance", replied Mr. Weasley. He then got up from the couch and grabbed another piece of parchment. We walked into the kitchen and sat down with it.
His letter read:
"Dear Professor Albus Dumbledore,
I request your assistance in locating the Horcruxes. I have already talked to other people at the ministry about this issue. They all believe that you are the one we need. We will try to get you back to Hogwarts before the next term begins. If it takes longer, please leave Professor McGonagall in charge.
Yours Truly,
Arthur Weasley "
When he was finished he gave the letter to his own owl for delivery. Everybody waited patiently for Dumbledore's response. One week later, they received a letter. This one read:
"Dear Arthur Weasley,
I would be delighted to help you in the search for the Horcruxes. I have informed my staff about the decision and they all agree with me. Well everyone except, Snape. I have no idea why he's so determined to keep me here. I will be arriving at your home on June 9, at 2:00 p.m.
Sincerely,
Albus Dumbledore"
When Arthur finished reading the letter he looked at the clock. He realized that Dumbledore would be arriving within the hour. So, he went up stairs and changed into some nicer clothes. When he returned downstairs he saw a green smoke in his fire place. He knew instantly what was going on. Dumbledore was using floo to travel. He arrived he fell so hard that his glasses cracked a little.
"Professor are you ok", asked Hermione. "Yes Hermione fine", replied Dumbledore. Hermione asked for the professor's glasses and then repaired them. Dumbledore immediately thanked her. "Now that were all hear I have found the location of the 3rd Horcrux. It is about ½ mile east of Sirius Black's old house. The address: 423 Grimauld Place. Everyone immediately stepped into the fire place and used the floo powder to go that address.
When everyone arrived they noticed a silver sword lying by the front door of the building. "This is it. This is the Horcrux. Voldemort's soul is inside Goldric Gryffindor's sword", said Dumbledore. "How do we get it out of there to battle it", asked Harry. "I know a simple spell that will work", replied Dumbledore. He then pulled out his wand and aimed it at the sword. "Bracium Revealio", said Dumbledore. At that very instant, yellow and blue sparks came out of his wand.
Everyone saw an object come out of the sword. This object was Voldemort's Horcrux. It looked like Voldemort, except with a green haze around it. "Prepare to die Potter", it said. "You're the one who will die today, Voldemort. Harry and Voldemort bowed and prepared for a magical duel. Harry got out his wand and aimed it at Voldemort. He said "Wingardium Leviosa". Voldemort flew up into the air and he came down real fast. It was Voldemort's turn. He got out his wand and aimed it Harry. He said "Expelliarmus". The same thing happened to Harry. This battle between Harry and Voldemort went on for hours. Finally, when Voldemort was weakened, Harry got his wand. He said "Avada Kedavra". Green sparks came out of the Harry's wand. Voldemort's 3rd Horcrux was dead.
At last, Dumbledore spoke. He said "Harry you will need my assistance on the 4th Horcrux. It will not be as easy as the 3rd. Each Horcrux is stronger than the last". Harry understood completely what Dumbledore was saying to him. "Professor, will I get in trouble for using an Unforgivable Curse", Harry asked. "No Harry, you won't. I will defend you at the Ministry of Magic hearing", replied Dumbledore.