The Trio Examines the Locket Horcrux and Tries to Open It

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Harry reminds Hermione about the locket they recovered from the Ministry. The trio examines the locket Horcrux, wondering whether it has already been destroyed. Harry, Hermione, and Ron each try to open it using various spells, but none of their attempts succeed. As they hold the locket, both Harry and Ron notice a strange sensation, as if something inside the locket is alive, pulsating like a tiny heartbeat. They agree that the locket must be kept safe until they can figure out how to destroy it.