Chapter 12

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*Regulus' Point of View*

While Calista was gone I decided to go to the Hogwarts library to continue my research. I figured that they would have more information than the books we had at home. I was sitting in the library reading when Dumbledore's voice interrupted me.

"Horcruxes, huh?" he questioned, causing me to jump. I began stammering, looking for any excuse to give him, but there were none.

"I've known for a while now. What you are," Dumbledore said with a hint of disgust.

"I didn't want to-"

"I don't need to hear it. I know what it is you're doing, child. And that potion... someone will need to drink it," he stated.

"Yes, sir, but-" he cut me off again.

"You'll do it. Won't you?" he questioned. I froze. Was he asking me to sacrifice myself?

"Sir?"

"You will. For the sake of your loved ones," Dumbledore said it like it was a causal statement. "Figure it out, Regulus. And do it," he commanded before apparating away. I sat there for a long time, thinking over Dumbledore's words. Calista's face popped into my mind... and then Sirius'... and then Kreature... and then the rest of the marauders. Had Dumbledore just... threatened them?

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