Hogsmeade Village.
Andy and Snape appear out of thin air.
Andy has now removed his Death Eater disguise, but Snape, true to his character, is dressed in his usual bat-like black robe.
"Professor, don't you need to put on a disguise?"
While walking towards the Hog's Head Inn, Andy joked, "Everyone will think you're a Death Eater, and you'll scare people."
Snape: "..."
Snape didn't bother answering the question, and Andy didn't care either. He laughed and pushed open the door to the Hog's Head Inn.
There were only a few customers in the bar, and Aberforth Dumbledore was still polishing his wine glass. When they heard the door open, they all turned their heads and glanced over before going back to their own business.
No one paid any attention to Andy.
No one paid any attention to Snape either.
Andy was a little surprised and curiously walked up to the bar and asked, "Boss, do you even serve Death Eaters here?"
Upon hearing this, Aberforth Dumbledore raised his eyebrow and looked at Andy. "What would you like to drink?"
Okay.
Just pretend like you're an NPC.
In fact, when you think about it, this is Dumbledore's stronghold, and there is an important operation today, so Dumbledore would have made some arrangements.
The guests in the bar may all be actors.
Together with Snape, Andy walked up to the upper floor, pushed open the door, and saw Harry and Hermione, both of them waiting with anxious expressions.
"Andy! Are you okay?!"
Hermione exclaimed and immediately threw herself into Andy's arms.
"Of course!"
Andy smiled, "I'm perfectly fine."
"Andy, you're back?"
Harry stood up from the sofa and was about to ask about the Horcruxes, but when he looked up, he saw Snape right behind Andy.
"Snape!"
Harry gritted his teeth, his expression continually shifting.
This was the last thing Harry wanted to see—Snape on their side.
"We'll talk about that later."
Andy said, taking the lead. "The cup has been destroyed... Professor, what's the situation on Professor Dumbledore's end?"
Snape glared at Harry with the same hostility. Hearing Andy's words, he said without looking away, "When I left, the two of them hadn't yet fought."
Andy nodded slightly on hearing this.
Until it was confirmed that the Horcruxes had been destroyed, there was no point in fighting Voldemort.
Because you can't kill him.
Dumbledore's task is to prevent Voldemort from escaping.
"There are only two remaining Horcruxes."
Andy asked, "Is that snake with Voldemort?"
Snape nodded slightly. "The Dark Lord always brings it with him."
"In that case, let's not waste any more time."
Andy turned to Harry and said, "Harry, you have to come with us. According to the prophecy, Voldemort will die at your hands."
Harry immediately said, "Of course! I can hardly wait!"
Andy nodded and then turned to Hermione, not knowing how to say it.
There was no doubt that the young witch couldn't possibly take part in a battle like this.
If Hermione were to be brought along, she might die faster than anyone else.
"Andy, I know what you're going to say..."
Hermione gave a slight, bitter smile before regaining her spirits. She helped Andy tidy his clothes a little and laughed, "I'll be waiting for your good news... You must win!"
"Hm!"
Andy stroked Hermione's hair before turning to Snape. "Professor, how should we get there?"
Snape: "..."
How would I know?
Voldemort's manor was protected by concealment magic, and apart from Voldemort himself, only Dumbledore had managed to enter without permission.
The two of them stared at each other for a few seconds.
"Okay!"
Andy took out a bronze knut and said, "Professor Dumbledore gave me this; it can take us to him."
Snape: "..."
If the situation hadn't been so dire, he truly would have cursed.
After playing with the bronze knut for a moment, Andy channelled a bit of magic into it.
"Screech——"
A melodious phoenix cry resounded out, and a crimson flame ignited in the room out of nowhere. The figure of Phoenix Fawkes appeared out of the flames.
"You've grown up so quickly?"
Looking at the Phoenix before him, Andy couldn't help but exclaim, "What a wonderful creature!"
Voldemort was so used to looking down on others and never took other beings seriously. The Anti-Apparition spell he had set up targeted only wizards.
Not to mention legendary creatures like the Phoenix; even a house-elf could enter Voldemort's manor.
Andy really felt that he should let a house-elf take him there.
That would be a perfect greeting to Voldemort!
Dumbledore didn't take the risk, as he didn't want Voldemort to realise the secret of house elves, because if Voldemort escaped, it would inevitably cause even more trouble.
After circling the room twice, the Phoenix landed on Andy's shoulder. Harry and Snape looked at each other and hurriedly walked over to Andy.
"Wait for me!"
Andy shouted before disappearing in a flash of light.
***
Riddle Manor.
The room was in disarray. Voldemort stood in the corner of the main hall, holding his wand and looking grimly at Dumbledore, who was standing opposite him.
The golden cup had been destroyed.
Nagini had also been incinerated during the battle.
He could not Apparate here.
He had laid the enchantment himself, but he could no longer cancel it.
At the moment, all that was left of his Horcruxes was Harry Potter!
It was ridiculous to believe.
His destined nemesis had now become his only lifeline.
He must protect Harry Potter.
Only if Harry lived would he be able to remain immortal.
"Dumbledore, are you sure you want to kill that child?"
Voldemort tried to make a last-ditch effort. "He admires and trusts you so much... Are you going to kill him, Dumbledore?"
Dumbledore looked at Voldemort with calm eyes. "I have many ways to destroy the part of your soul in Harry without harming him."
Voldemort's face turned pale.
Professor, you're making this very difficult for me!
"Dumbledore..."
Voldemort mouthed the name.
Looking at the old man before him, he felt an overwhelming sense of fear.
He might die.
But he didn't want to die yet.
"Avada Kedavra!!!"
Voldemort raised his wand high, uttering the incantation with boundless murderous intent and a hint of fear that he could not hide.
Dumbledore flicked his wand, and a boulder quickly materialised in the path of the killing curse.
While the killing curse could kill on contact, it had a major flaw: it could be defended against with physical means.
This is also the flaw of many spells.
Of course, although the flaw of the killing curse is obvious, it is difficult to exploit. Because your casting speed must be faster than the speed of the magic beam.
The reason Dumbledore was able to pull it off was not only because of his own magical attainments, but more importantly because he had the Elder Wand.
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