He had originally assumed this was merely a fragment of a soul—a "bridge" connecting him to Voldemort, both magically and symbolically, while the soul itself remained unconscious. Now, however, it seemed highly unlikely to be the case.
Though he often exchanged barbs with Professor Snape, mocking the old man and questioning his sanity, Harry never doubted his mastery of magic. In fact, Harry frequently felt he still underestimated the man’s abilities. Given the significant shift in Professor Snape’s expression earlier, the situation was likely far worse than anticipated.
Back in the common room, food had appeared on the long table: Ron’s favorite lamb chops and chicken legs, several large mugs of steaming hot chocolate, and a bottle of whiskey. Yet, no one had the appetite to eat.
Chapter 63