[HPforGrownups] Re: Do you agree? (Harry as Horcrux)

[Scarah]

No: HPFGUIDX 164001

Carol:
Then we're even. However, we do have Slughorn's answer to the
question, "How do you encase the soul bit?": "There is a spell." A
spell to encase the soul bit, which therefore must already exist.

Sarah:
I have to disagree.  First, Slughorn (who does not use the word
"encase") claims not to know what the spell even is, and Tom, who is
using the word "encase," claims to know even less.

Carol:
Anyway, if anyone can provide any evidence for a preparatory spell,
I'd like to see it.

Sarah:
In terms of Horcruxes, no.  (But I agree with Mike that the
alternatives are neither proven.)  In terms of other spells?  Sure.

Goblet of Fire:  someone prepared long ago, now you just dump in paper
and let it do its thing.
Bludgers:  someone charmed at I don't know, the Bludger factory, but
they go after the athletes as they were programmed to.
Snitch: see Bludgers.
Enchanted mirrors: enchant it once, it mocks your appearance indefinitely.
Marauder's Map:  magic done years ago, it still performs its function.
Cursed items at Borgin and Burkes:  cursed a long time ago, yet still
perform their functions.

**Portkeys: (probably the strongest example) don't operate until it is
either the right time of day, or until they are touched.**

I'm sure there are more, but there is certainly canon for items having
magic done to them before they are meant to be used.  If a Portkey can
be programmed to operate at a certain time or when touched, etc. then
why couldn't an item be caused to do the same with a soul slice?

Sarah