402 2 exchanges, hope to end the war, true purpose

402 2 exchanges, hope to end the war, true purpose

After demanding that Dumbledore be restored to normal, Death set his own terms - something else had to fill the void in Albus Dumbledore's heart.

That is [love].

The [love] that Dumbledore lost due to the emotional sealing technique.

Now, the right candidate has arrived.

That's James Potter.

His love for Lily is the most suitable substitute.

At least Karan knew in his heart that James would sacrifice for Lily without hesitation in the face of danger.

"Is...is this skull talking?"

After a brief daze, James tried to make his tone sound more absurd and joking.

He has been pretending - especially in front of his adopted son - Harry Snape, James has been hiding his inner love for Lily.

He didn't want to let this past experience make Harry feel uncomfortable, and even if he occasionally mentioned it, he would only say it in a joking way.

And James didn't want Harry to think that he only adopted him because of Lily. He didn't want this vague family relationship to break.

James has never been a stingy person.

This is the biggest difference between him and the hook-nosed man Severus Snape.

James is willing to share love and give to more people.

Although Harry's eyes were very similar to his mother's, they could only occasionally bring back memories in James' mind, but they never stayed for too long.

Because just like he did with Lily, James also loved Harry - as a father.

Even though they are not really related by blood, James has long regarded Harry as his heir, and even handed Harry the Deathly Hallows Invisibility Cloak, the inheritance of the Potter family, to him.

However, James' performance cannot be hidden from Karan, nor can he hide it from Death, who can easily see through people's hearts.

"It's ridiculous how hard you're struggling, James Potter."

Death said in a nonchalant tone. He didn't care at all that Regulus was still pointing at his wand, as if it didn't exist at all.

"Such a deep love has been hidden for a long time, but it has not weakened. Instead, it has become more abundant as the adopted son grows up. This is the biggest difference between you and Severus Snape. You have never been stingy with love and trust. Love for others will only continue to help increase your love for Lily.”

"I've never seen anyone like you, James Potter."

The God of Death once again read James' name, and at this time, James was already stunned on the spot, and the expression on his face gradually subsided.

"Give me your treasure."

Death said: "After that, you will still retain the memory of Lily, but you will no longer have any emotions."

"It leaves you forever losing a corner of your heart that no one can ever make up for - no amount of other people's love for you, or your love for others - can ever make up for it."

"But this is exactly what Dumbledore is experiencing now - he has almost lost the ability to love forever, and the emotional sealing spell has completely blocked all possibilities."

"Besides me, only I, the omnipotent God of Death, can hope to untie this bondage."

"And all this requires is a simple nod from you, and the whole process will be as easy as blowing a breath."

"You won't feel anything, you won't feel anything..."

After hearing these words, James suddenly felt empty in his heart - he had heard from Hermione before he came here that they had been trying to rescue Dumbledore, but he didn't expect that this would actually require him to rescue Dumbledore. Give your own love to Lily...

Even James, who has become mature and kind, can't help but become hesitant at this time.

He just hid this love, but did not forget it.

That was the beginning of everything, and it had already been integrated into James' blood and soul. He was really reluctant to give up just now.

Even if Lily didn't choose him in the end, even if Lily died long ago, James still couldn't bear it.

It's a part of his soul that he can't do...

"James!"

At this time, Regulus suddenly called out James's name. He stared at the God of Death warily and warned: "Don't be fooled by this... weird guy. The weird things we encountered Isn't there a lot of things? You can't just let him say what he says."

But James's expression was still hesitant.

At the same time, the God of Death moved his empty eyes to Regulus.

"Gryffindor's pride," Death said.

For some reason, Callan seemed to hear a hint of ridiculousness in this sentence - it seemed that just like himself, Death also thought that Regulus, who was originally a Slytherin, was sorted into Gryffindor House. Extremely absurd things.

"You also have your own uses."

This time, the God of Death targeted Regulus and offered similar terms of exchange as James.

"I know your patronus is a lion. This is the representative animal of Gryffindor House, which makes you proud."

"I also know that you were born into a pure-blooded family - the eternally pure Black. You and your parents have been at odds with each other for a long time because of your academy status, and it was only recently that the relationship has eased."

"If they can accept a son from Gryffindor house, what will happen if it's a Squib?"

The empty eyes stared directly at Regulus, bringing him invisible pressure.

Death's cold voice continued to ring in his mind.

"Give me your magic, and I will bring you another powerful helper - the incomparable Obscurial - Credence Gaunt."

"I will let him return to normal together and help you resist Voldemort's invasion."

If transferring [love] is enough to shock people, then what the God of Death said now makes a few people even more unbelievable - he can actually deprive wizards of their magical abilities forever?

This time, before several people could say anything, the God of Death gently waved his hand again - the scene in the room began to gradually change, and corpses all over the floor appeared again, but this time the picture focused more on Harry, Sirius, and the Blacks are wizards who are close to James and Regulus.

The expressions of James and Regulus changed little by little, and their hearts gradually began to waver.

In the end, the picture disappeared completely, and several people returned to the dark and cold room.

"Now, make your choice."

The God of Death seemed to have issued an ultimatum, and he said calmly: "But I want to remind you that there is not much time left for you to think about it."

After saying these words, the God of Death lowered his head again and silently stared at the mysterious potion brewed in the jumping cauldron.

There was silence in the room for a while, and then Regulus took the initiative to cast a lot of protective magic around several people, regardless of whether it was useful or not.

"So, he is really the God of Death?"

James said in a pretended relaxed tone, but everyone could see that his heart was not as calm as he appeared.

He did not dare to look at his adopted son Harry, and Harry did not raise his head.

In the end, Guspard, who was still calm, told the whole story. He finally concluded: "Even if he is not the God of Death, it is certainly not simple for him to be imprisoned by Slytherin and Gryffindor." figure."

This has almost confirmed the identity of the other god of death. Whether it is the terrifying ability he displays or his strange appearance, he is silently telling this.

After another moment of silence, Draco suddenly asked: "If the God of Death is really so powerful, then why don't we change our wish and simply let him deal with Voldemort?"

In Draco's opinion, this was the easiest way.

But Gespard didn't think so.

"Because he said before that he was not really locked up here by the two founders."

He pushed up his glasses and said: "So we have reason to believe that the God of Death's request was thought of in advance. We can't actively ask him for anything, we can only passively accept it and pay the price passively."

"After all, if he is not afraid of Voldemort, he will certainly not be afraid of us here."

The silence suddenly became deeper.

James coughed twice, and it was difficult for him not to notice something strange about Harry - Harry seemed to have lost all reaction to the outside world, and his silence was a bit strange.

"I say, Harry."

He was nervous inside, but he walked up to Harry pretending to be relaxed.

"You don't blame me, do you?"

Just after saying this, James immediately regretted it.

There were obviously so many ways to solve the problem, but he chose the stupidest one - choosing to beg Harry for forgiveness at such a critical moment, using such a frivolous way and not at all solemn.

Harry suddenly raised his head, and everyone saw his angry expression and the bloodshot eyes.

"why......"

He said resentfully, suppressing the urge to roar.

"Why can he take away the people around me? I'm ready to die. Isn't that enough?!"

Several people didn't understand for a moment whether the "him" in Harry's mouth meant Voldemort or the God of Death.

But they all understood that Harry didn't care about James' affection for Lily, he only valued this family relationship.

Whether it's his mother or his adoptive father, he doesn't want to give up on anyone.

James's heart was filled with emotion.

"I won't let you die, Harry."

He patted Harry's shoulder hard and said, his eyes turning slightly red: "No, you won't die..."

James seemed to have made his decision, and he looked back at Regulus.

Among the people present, perhaps only Regulus truly understood what James had given up, because he and a few people were the only ones who accompanied James through those years.

There is no doubt that James loves Lily deeply.

Likewise, Regulus also knew what he was giving up.

Unlike Sirius's older brother, he paid more attention to family ties. Even after Sirius ran away from home, he did not leave No. 12 Mowgli Place, but still lived there.

The Gryffindor house status was seen as a shame among the always pure Black family, and Regulus had a hard time at the beginning.

Finally, due to the increasing expansion of Voldemort's power, the Blacks finally couldn't help but reveal their worries about Regulus - especially his mother, Walburga Black.

He had never even heard of Credence Gaunt, but he had to pay the price of becoming a squib - which in the Black family would undoubtedly be removed from the family tree.

The Black couple may also change their attitude towards Regulus, causing the relationship that has finally been eased to break down again.

He can't even live in his own room...

"I have no problem."

All emotions are hidden deep in his heart, and Regulus is much better at disguising than James - this is a skill he has developed early in his life, in order to try to avoid the relationship between Sirius and his parents. Really broken.

However, Regulus failed in the end, and Sirius left No. 12 Mowgli Place and never came back.

And this time...

This time...

Regulus didn't want to think about it any more.

All he knew was that the world didn't need a proud Gryffindor.

What is really needed is someone who can defeat Voldemort.

[At least, this may be better than death, although I have never been afraid of death...]

The leeway left made Regulus feel much better. The pathetic man suppressed his inner worries and smiled instead.

"The big deal is, I will go live with Sirius from now on. He will definitely be willing to take me in. This is the promise he made in fifth grade."

No one could see the sadness in Regulus's heart.

Perhaps only Death can do this, but he won't say it.

James bumped fists with Regulus vigorously, and the two looked at each other silently for a while, and then took a deep breath at the same time.

"Don't waste any more time."

James said while resisting the urge to refuse.

While Regulus was undoing the protective spell, he turned to look at Karan, who was even more silent than Harry.

He was not familiar with this non-existent little guy, but this did not prevent him from saying as soon as he opened his mouth: "I heard that you beat me in another world?"

The tone was not a question, but more like teasing. James was trying to ease the gradually stagnant atmosphere.

"Honestly, maybe you should have done this sooner."

He said in a friendly manner, and the preciousness that was about to disappear gradually flashed in his eyes.

"In this case, maybe I won't lose to Snape in the Yule Ball. At least it will give me a chance to ask Lily to be my dance partner."

At this moment, Karan, who had been thinking for a long time, raised his head. It seemed that he had not heard what James was saying at all. As soon as he opened his mouth, he said with certainty: "You will die."

"Both of you will die."

Karan didn't look like he was joking or speculating, but telling the truth about what was about to happen.

"What did you say?"

James was stunned, and Regulus turned to stare at Karan.

"This is Death's trap." Karan continued: "Have you not seen "The Legend of Three Brothers"? I know it is just a fairy tale, but the one who appears in front of us is Death."

"What could really attract him other than taking another person's life?"

"There's something wrong with the so-called exchange."

"I don't know where the trap is hidden. If it were Dumbledore, I wouldn't be able to guess it. But I at least understand that we can't easily agree to the request of the God of Death - that's how the eldest and second among the three brothers died. "

"That's certainly not my hope for ending the war."

"At least, not the kind of hope I want."

After saying the last words, Karan looked up at the God of Death outside the barrier.

At some point, the God of Death no longer stared at the jumping cauldron, but instead focused on Karan.

The barrier that had not yet been completely lifted failed to block Death's ability, and his voice easily sounded in the minds of several people.

"You're right, Karan."

"We do have other ways of solving the problem."

"After all, in Sibyl's prophecy, you are the one who really brings hope of solution."

The empty eye sockets were like two bottomless whirlpools, slowly absorbing the minds of several people.

With a deadly allure in the tone of death, he whispered seductively: "If you are willing, Karan."

"I can help you seize all of Voldemort's Horcruxes, and I can also help you never have to worry about the threat of Haierbo."

"You will rule this world and no one can stop you."

"Become the new Dark Lord."

Harry's throat rolled hard, and he inexplicably remembered the quarrel he had had with Hermione - Callan was just the person who brought hope to end the war, but this did not mean that he would help defeat Voldemort.

Then, something happened that made Harry feel even more uneasy.

Karan did not refuse in a hurry. He narrowed his eyes slightly and asked in an indifferent tone: "Then what is the price of exchange...?"

At this moment, Karan seemed to have suddenly changed. He was no longer the kind boy, but another emotionless Antioch.

"What's the price..."

Rarely, there was a hint of emotion in the tone of the God of Death.

"I am tired of being a non-being. In eternity, I continue to long for a living body and real emotions. No amount of life can satisfy my curiosity."

"That's the price."

The God of Death whispered, as his eyes gradually revealed a paint light that was even darker than the darkness.

"Leave you to me."

"In exchange, I will make you the god of death in this world."