Chapter 23
It was finally weekend and the four conspirators had gathered in front of a fire that was blazing in Blackˋs parlor. "These are Albusˋs ideas about the horcruxes" Severus said giving out copies to Black and Lupin. "It seems probable that the dark lord has chosen to use relics of the founders when possible, but Albus has theorised that also the dark lordˋs relations may offer some clue to any other items that have been used as such. Apparently both parents originated from some village called Little Hangledon, so we will have to search it thoroughly for any dark items at some appropriate time".
"I have one piece of good news" Black said smiling triumphantly "Dobby, bring the cup here"! As the elf appeared it was bearing a small cup in its hands Black said. "I had the Goblins search Bellatrixˋs vault at Gringotts, and they found this. They were not happy about it, as they instantly knew what it was. Luckily they were able to make it safe to handle, so that we could destroy it at a later time."
Severus looked from Black to the cup and then to Jen silently asking confirmation or denial
"That is definitely a horcrux" she confirmed "it`s a beautiful little thing.. too bad we will have to destroy it".
Severus took out a vial of Basilisk poison that he now had a habit of bringing along and within a moment the cup was a smoking wreck. The four of them sat looking at the former cup some moments before Lupin spoke up "I am familiar with Little Hangledon, as I spent time there when my grandparents were alive. I could take a trip there next weekend, and search for properties belonging to Voldemortˋs late parents".
"I think I should go with as I can recognize Horcruxes" Jen said looking closely at Severus before saying "It might be wise to include Harry in case the horcrux is protected with any parselmagic.
Severus just looked resigned saying "I wish I could say I disbelieve that, but you are probably right. I`ll ask him presently, but knowing him he will jump at the chance".
"Goody, field trip" Black said clapping his hands together, making the rest look at him sharply. "Someone has to lighten the mood here you guys" he said exasperated "you all are such downers, and to think we just destroyed the third Horcrux".
"The problem is that there is at least two more Horcruxes, one that we suspect may be at Little Hangledon, and one we have no idea about. How are we supposed to find them, while not knowing neither what they are nor where?
A glum silence followed before Black said in a forced light manner "on to other matters I think. I have been meaning to ask whether you think Draco could be allowed to take lessons with the other two"? Seeing the otherˋs expressions he explained "Lucius has been making moves against the two, and I didnˋt think they will be safe unless they moved into Grimmauld place. Draco could use company, and he will need tutoring by someone we trust. Who better than Remus?"
The others looked at him disbelieving, not only was this a big leap in topics but the idea of Draco malfoy of all people spending more time than neccesary with Harry was disconcerting. Black jus sat there looking innocent for a while before saying in a semi joking manner "just trying to steer the topic away from horcruxes, but I am serious about Draco. I sincerely think he could be a better person f he was steered right, and I mean to try".
