Ron Weasley Rescues Harry

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As Harry struggles, on the brink of drowning, someone pulls him from the water and cuts the Horcrux from his neck. Harry regains consciousness in the snow, coughing and freezing, and is stunned to see Ron Weasley, soaked but holding the Sword of Gryffindor in one hand and the Horcrux in the other. Ron had saved Harry's life by diving into the pool and retrieving both the sword and the Horcrux.