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In Essence Divided: We Already Have the Third Horcrux

by M. Regina
August 21, 2005

Spoiler Warning: This editorial is riddled with major plot details from the sixth book, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - read at your own risk!

"I have been hoping for this piece of evidence for a very long time," said Dumbledore at last. "It confirms the theory on which I have been working, it tells me that I am right, and also how very far there is still to go…." - page 449 of HBP (American version)

… How very far indeed.

We know for a fact that the principle of immortality has always fascinated and consumed Lord Voldemort. After reading the Horcrux chapter, I too, was intrigued, however not with the Dark Lord's ambitions, but with the idea soul splitting. It is ideally the perfect weapon, or rather, was. Though now, after gaining this knowledge, we ultimately know how to bring Voldemort down. Well yes, ha. Easier said then done.

"He made seven Horcruxes?" said Harry, horror-struck, while several of the portraits on the walls made similar noises of shock and outrage. "But they could be anywhere in the world – hidden – buried or invisible--" - page 503 of HBP (American version)

Not only must Harry and Company find the Horcruxes, but we mustn't forget that the curses surrounding and protecting them don't prove to be a walk in the park. For instance, when Harry and Dumbledore arrived at the cave (and when Dumbledore went to find the ring), Dumbledore could see traces of magical concealment. At the cave, he even knew that blood had to be sacrificed upon entrance. We all remembered Harry's reaction:

"Here," [Dumbledore] said. "We go on through here. The entrance is concealed."

Harry did not ask how Dumbledore knew. He has never seen a wizard work things out like this, simply by looking or touching; but Harry had long since learned that bangs and smoke were more often the marks of ineptitude than expertise."

[Page 558 of HBP (American version)]

So yes. We know it won't be easy (to say the least). And, with four reaming Horcruxes, like Harry said, they could be anywhere and could be anything. Dumbledore and Harry, though, assume with confidence, that two of the four remaining Horcruxes are Hufflepuff's cup and Slytherin's locket. I personally was devastated to learn that the Slytherin's locket was a fake. We were, however, given a huge clue as to the whereabouts of the real locket Horcrux: R.A.B., Regulus Black.

Now onward to the real point of this editorial. For me, it is tradition to read the series before receiving the latest installment. This year, though, time was hard to find, so I ended up reading the series after HBP. One, two, three, four five, six. Wait, stop! Let's go back to five.

After reading Order of the Phoenix with the clues I now had from book six, I believe we only have three Horcruxes remaining, because the locket is, in fact, in Harry's possession. We see the third Horcrux, the real locket, while they are cleaning at Grimmauld Place, the home of Regulus Black:

"There was a musical box that emitted a faintly sinister, twinkling tune when wound, and they all found themselves becoming curiously weak and sleepy until Ginny had the sense to slam the lid shut; also a heavy locket that none of them could open, a number of ancient seals, in a dusty box." - page 116 of Ootp (American version)

See! That kind of jumped up and bit me on the nose while reading. And after reading this, it does seem to confirm R.A.B is Regulus, and that that particular locket, is, in fact, the third Horcrux. Thus it is logical and completely valid to say that this locket is the third Horcrux, and that R.A.B is Regulus Black.

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loz
2006.07.09
I am writing this in response to shelby 01s review. I think ur point makes ... Read full review

roselposel
2006.07.08
Very interesting! lol i totaly believe all of this and its probably right! ... Read full review

Shelby 01
2006.07.03
I don't think that Regulus is R.A.B. Remember that Voldemort killed him for... Read full review

luv2read
2006.07.03
Good editorial, I always read the series before the new book comes out(last... Read full review

David G.
2006.07.01
Um, guys, isn't R.A.B. being Regulus Black a little too obvious? I mean, if... Read full review

Kristina
2006.06.28
This editroial has really got me thinking. After reding The Unseen Intern's... Read full review

Cher
2006.06.26
Great Job!!! I am however a bit suprised that noone has given more thought ... Read full review

Natalie 01
2006.06.26
Sorry to write in agin but I've seen that many reckon Harry himself is a Ho... Read full review

Natalie 01
2006.06.26
You were really very logical. Your thoughts match quite a lot with mine. I,... Read full review

Ali Khan
2006.06.25
I have already thought of this much before and have said that, it, the lock... Read full review

Loony Lovegood
2006.06.24
i would simply like to ask those people who are determined to believe harry... Read full review

Cecilia
2006.06.24
Well, didn't Mundungus or whatever steal some of the stuff at Sirius' house... Read full review

katia
2006.06.20
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Emily
2006.06.15
Jacob; have you ever considered Kreacher? Regulas could order him to do wha... Read full review

Emily
2006.06.15
This is a good theory, but it goes on. Since Mundungus raided the house, he... Read full review

The Unseen Intern
2006.06.15
It has been said that book seven is going to be shorter than book five. Thi... Read full review

Milsylissa
2006.06.02
Yes.I do think your right.BUT would J.K.Rowling really make it that obvious... Read full review

Keith Burber
2006.05.31
Dude, you were dead on.I didn't think about that when I first read hbp,but ... Read full review

Lagosius
2006.05.30
While the author of this has made some very probable arguments, I would lik... Read full review

DeadlyFairy
2006.05.27
I do like this editorial, it is so well documented and has a lot of strong ... Read full review

Sara B
2006.05.27
Hi all you Potterites, first of all I don't think Harry is a Horcrux. It do... Read full review

Nickolas Post
2006.05.22
Is it possible you can put more than one soul in a horcrux? If so, isn't it... Read full review

puzzled
2006.05.20
i always thought there was a very real possibility that regulus black is RA... Read full review

Jane
2006.05.18
I don't think that harry is possesed by LV becuse D said that harry is too ... Read full review

Amanda
2006.05.14
I agree with the thought that R.A.B. is Regulus. I don't think JKR would ma... Read full review

Need book 7!!!!!
2006.05.13
ok. What if Harry Has almost all the horcruxes in front of him? 1)Locket ... Read full review

Weaslygurlthtsme
2006.05.11
I agree that the locket found in the cabinet in Grimauld Place could quite ... Read full review

Skywalker
2006.05.11
I think i can agree to a certain distance. I think you r right up to the fa... Read full review

Morgan
2006.05.06
Magic Myrtle...Tom Marvolo Riddle IS Lv. the prophacy doesnt concern tom at... Read full review

Nickolas Post
2006.05.05
If you really want to know if R.A.B. means Regulus Black, why don't you jus... Read full review

Liberty
2006.05.05
I seriously doubt that R.A.B is Regulus simply because it is just too oviou... Read full review

magic myrtle
2006.05.04
i dont think harry will die.if u listen to the prophecy it says dat neither... Read full review

Romulus
2006.05.03
Alright i say yes to all of this but i dis agree with the fact that we have... Read full review

Morgan
2006.04.27
ok. Bellatrix will probably die in the last book. And someone close to Harr... Read full review

Morgan
2006.04.26
I agree with PolarisRider. Lv does fear someone else. i think its neville, ... Read full review

Mereena
2006.04.25
Well, I can't say I agree with you. I mean what is the point of having a ho... Read full review

hp4ever
2006.04.25
It's possible that R.A.B means Regulus something Black, but what if voldemo... Read full review

PolarisRider
2006.04.23
two words. PEOPLE DIE. someone you loved died some-people i loved ddied. a ... Read full review

danlover
2006.04.23
Your whole editorial was wonderful and was exactly what I was thinking. As ... Read full review

Diana
2006.04.22
i agree, JKR doesn't put ANY unimportant details in her books. at all. does... Read full review

Victoria
2006.04.22
I quite agree! I've got it even marked in my 5th book. I read it somewhere ... Read full review

Blaine
2006.04.19
YES!!! THANK YOU, I reread the series and thought the exact same thing. Why... Read full review

Mr. Sally
2006.04.19
Well, I think you're right. R.A.B. is Regulus something Black. But I don't ... Read full review

dwhitey
2006.04.19
well, i dont agree at all, just because there was a mention of a locket doe... Read full review

Morgan
2006.04.17
once again, we're getting carried away, the prophacy wouldn't be a horcrux,... Read full review

Christina
2006.04.17
This is an excellent review. I fully support it. When I first read the 6th ... Read full review

Nickolas Post
2006.04.17
I don't understand how J.K. Rowling is going to answer all these questions ... Read full review

Feanor
2006.04.16
Harry's scar could be the horcrux, but might not be a real "scar" - perhaps... Read full review

sinz
2006.04.16
i bet mundungus stole the locket. harry's gonna have to get it back. i bet ... Read full review

Allen
2006.04.16
I'm not saying that Neville will kill Harry. Neville will kill Voldemort. I... Read full review

Morgan
2006.04.16
once again... two of the horcruxes have to be something of Gryffendors and ... Read full review

Morgan
2006.04.16
preeti...THANK YOU!!!!!! I agree, draco might die. and neville is going to ... Read full review

Morgan
2006.04.16
harry isn't going to die dammit!!!!! why would JKR do such a terrible thing... Read full review

Bozhin
2006.04.16
Nick u r on to somethin but the person the is born as the 7th month dies is... Read full review

Myrto
2006.04.15
Jacob!!-- there is a theory of mine about who else was with Regulus Black w... Read full review

Nickolas Post
2006.04.15
Allen, I really do think your on to something. But as we know, Neville cann... Read full review

preethi
2006.04.14
I quite agree wid your theory.I don't think harry is the 7 horcruxe. this i... Read full review

Bozhin
2006.04.14
u know i thought long about it and i think Hagrid will be involved somehow.... Read full review

Bozhin
2006.04.14
I dont think that Harry is a horcrux and that he will die. Remember in the ... Read full review

Bozhin
2006.04.14
I think that Snape and Dumbledore had a plan. What if Dumbledore has a horc... Read full review

Bozhin
2006.04.14
I think that maybe something will happen in the next book and Dumbledore mi... Read full review

Kbilbz
2006.04.14
I highly doubt that the initials belong to regulus. This is because he is p... Read full review

pEEVES
2006.04.14
I was too shocked the first time to guess anything at all.But on reading th... Read full review

zarid
2006.04.12
well..i tink Harry scar have nothing to do with the horcruxes, first dumbol... Read full review

Rachael
2006.04.12
I think Harry is a Horcrux, he will kill Voldemort which will allow Harry t... Read full review

PolarisRider
2006.04.12
Some of you don't THINK. One person (at the ... low) put that they threw th... Read full review

Morgan
2006.04.11
i dont think Harry is a horcrux. That would make any sense. First off, a li... Read full review

Allen
2006.04.11
Has anyone noticed that although Neville is...not good at stuff he's become... Read full review

Nickolas Post
2006.04.11
Is it possible that Dumbledore doesn't know about all of the horcruxes? Vol... Read full review

monica
2006.04.11
harry wont die, if he dies jk would be hated by everykid, and besides like ... Read full review

Morgan
2006.04.10
Ben...what about the Chamber of Secrets? Secrets is plural, which means tha... Read full review

Morgan
2006.04.10
nice idea Jeff, but that was one of Sirius's goblets, with the Black family... Read full review

Jeff
2006.04.10
i just had an inkling that mudungus has probably stolen and was attempting ... Read full review

Nickolas Post
2006.04.10
Guys! Something really cool! I was just watchin' Goblet on DVD again, and I... Read full review

arkangel347
2006.04.10
i belive that your infrences are indeed correct and very intellegent i woul... Read full review

HP Crazy
2006.04.09
I don't think that R.A.B is Regulus Black Sirius said he wasn't a very good... Read full review

Ben
2006.04.09
Interesting thought. I reread all the books just to see if I could place R.... Read full review

Morgan
2006.04.09
wait....one of the horcruxs has to be something of ravenclaws, right? what ... Read full review

MDB
2006.04.09
That makes perfect sense. Also, there is always the possiblity that Kreache... Read full review

D.M..
2006.04.09
That sort of makes sense. But I really donot think that Harry's invisibili... Read full review

PNB
2006.04.09
I don't see Map and Cloak as horcruxes. Think you may be on to something... Read full review

Nickolas Post
2006.04.08
You must also see another thing. In book one, when Harry asks "is the sorce... Read full review

PNB
2006.04.08
New headmaster pic behind McG in office. DD is dead...however Ron said he ... Read full review

D.M.
2006.04.08
I agree, that's what I was thinking! Maybe they threw the locket, or Kreac... Read full review

lethal
2006.04.08
good point. I like this theory. Still I think that the locket isn't destroy... Read full review

Anne
2006.04.08
I think you make many valid points here. Regulus Black does seem to be the ... Read full review

Sara
2006.04.07
Yes! It makes so much sence! BUt the question is, where is the locket now? ... Read full review

The Half-Blood Princess
2006.04.06
I think you have a big point. But I don't know what to believe. Is the horc... Read full review

SeverusSupporter
2006.04.05
Personally I have this wild idea that Lily Potter is the person who wrote t... Read full review

sant
2006.04.03
I don't think Harry is one of the missing Horcruxes. Voldemort tried to ki... Read full review

Janet
2006.04.03
A good theory about the locket in Grimmauld Place. I can not believe that D... Read full review

Lizzie
2006.04.02
I agree, it is very confusing and the prophecy is as well. It clearly state... Read full review

PolarisRider
2006.03.31
why does everybody keep calling R.A.B. a "he"? could be a she. Hermione's b... Read full review

Emma P.
2006.03.29
The Harry-being-a-horcru-x theory is a bit confusing, it does and doesn't m... Read full review

Nels
2006.03.28
Ok for those who believ that harry parents deaths could have resulted in th... Read full review

E.W.
2006.03.28
You do make sense "rm", why would Voldemort kill them. Maybe he wants to ki... Read full review

Nisha
2006.03.28
Great editorial! anyway, i'v been reading all the reviews-and there are a l... Read full review

rm
2006.03.27
it is a good theory,but i am not convinced.the letter in the locket said th... Read full review

Anirudh
2006.03.27
Good theory... but i dont think the horcrux could be Harry, Nagini or Dumbl... Read full review

Jacob
2006.03.26
NICE ONE jo m! that is a brillinat idea because only one overaged wizard i... Read full review

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