The ring slowly floated down, and nothing unusual happened this time.
But Dumbledore remained cautious. He slowly waved his wand, letting the ring fall before him like a willow leaf.
"It looks very large," Harry said, lowering his head.
"Yes, and very ordinary."
As he spoke, Dumbledore pointed his wand at the ring, but nothing happened.
"Do you think it's a Horcrux?" Harry asked.
Without looking up, Dumbledore said, "A clever guess, Harry, but I thought you already knew why I brought you here."
Harry shrugged. He had indeed guessed, but hadn't asked.
"Do you think this is a Horcrux?" Dumbledore suddenly looked up at Harry and asked.
Harry shook his head to show that he didn't know.
"Perhaps we should test it."
As he spoke, Dumbledore cast a spell, but the ring didn't react at all.
"Perhaps it needs more."
He murmured to himself, then cast several spells in succession, but none of them had any effect.
Harry saw Dumbledore's shoulders tense slightly. He then changed his angle and looked at the ring.
"What do you think I should do?" Dumbledore asked, still watching the ring.
"Take it away and study it with a few of the professors," Harry suggested.
"Good choice, Harry."
As he spoke, Dumbledore took out a box, apparently intending to put the ring inside.
But suddenly, he stopped.
"Headmaster?"
Seeing the Headmaster staring blankly at the ring, Harry tried to rouse him.
"Nothing, Harry. I mean, perhaps I should try putting it on here."
A strange light glimmered in Dumbledore's eyes.
Harry sensed that something was wrong and suggested, "Perhaps we should go back to the school—"
"Shut up..." Dumbledore roared, then suddenly covered his mouth and fell silent.
Harry cautiously watched the Headmaster. He was becoming increasingly certain that something was wrong.
"Bring the