The real Horcrux, specifically the Slytherin's locket, was stolen by Mundungus Fletcher.
The Journey of the Locket Horcrux
The Slytherin's locket was one of Lord Voldemort's vital Horcruxes. Its journey involved several key figures before it was eventually stolen.
Here's a brief overview:
- It was originally placed by Voldemort in a heavily protected cave.
- A defected Death Eater named Regulus Black discovered its location and took the locket from the cave.
- Regulus's intention was for his loyal house-elf, Kreacher, to destroy the locket, but Kreacher was unable to do so.
- The locket then resided at 12 Grimmauld Place, the ancestral home of the House of Black.
The Theft from Grimmauld Place
As detailed in the reference provided, the locket, residing at 12 Grimmauld Place, was ultimately stolen. The individual responsible for this theft was Mundungus Fletcher.
- Reference Information: "It was stolen by Mundungus Fletcher from 12 Grimmauld Place, the home of the House of Black."
This act by Mundungus Fletcher is crucial in the overall story of destroying the Horcruxes, as it complicated the heroes' quest to find and destroy the locket.
