Hail the Swan, Forevermore
Years later, the effects of Slytherin’s locket become apparent. The damage it had wrought was far greater than anyone anticipated, particularly to the psyche of an older Ronald Weasley.
How else could he explain the fantasies he had? How else could he rationalise the lurid images of his wife and his best friend?
How else could he justify the steps he would take to make it all a reality?