Slughorn Realizes the Danger of the Conversation

PAGES: 498-499

Slughorn, shocked by Riddle's suggestion of creating multiple Mystery - Lord Voldemort's Horcruxes, recoils at the thought of splitting the soul into seven pieces. He becomes visibly troubled, but Riddle reassures him that it is merely a hypothetical discussion. Slughorn warns Riddle to keep their conversation secret, knowing that discussing Mystery - Lord Voldemort's Horcruxes is banned at Hogwarts.