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Missing

In the darkened halls of Malfoy Manor, tension brewed among the Death Eaters as they conducted their meticulous search for their captive, Ginny Weasley. Lucius Malfoy's steely gaze swept across the ornate rooms, his frustration simmering beneath his aristocratic facade.

A panicked Death Eater burst into the main chamber, his voice trembling with urgency. "Master Malfoy, she's gone! We've searched every inch of the manor; there's no sign of the girl!"

Lucius Malfoy's expression twisted into a grimace of fury. He summoned Bellatrix Lestrange and other senior Death Eaters to the central hall, the urgency palpable in the air.

Bellatrix's wild eyes darted around, her lips curling into a malevolent smile. "The little blood traitor has slipped away, has she? This will not go unpunished."

The Death Eaters scoured the corridors, their Dark Marks pulsing with apprehension and rage. Every room was turned upside down, revealing no clues except for a faint trace of Polyjuice Potion that lingered in the air.

Lucius Malfoy, seething with frustration, summoned his house elf, Kreacher, and barked orders for an immediate investigation. "Find out how she escaped! Search every inch of this estate. I want her found, and those who helped her captured!"

Meanwhile, hidden in a remote part of the Forbidden Forest, Hermione, Ron, and Ginny took refuge, the realization sinking in that their escape had been discovered sooner than expected. They huddled together, devising their next move, aware that Death Eaters would soon be hot on their trail.

Back at Malfoy Manor, the Death Eaters, relentless in their pursuit, uncovered snippets of information suggesting that the Golden Trio might have orchestrated Ginny's escape. Suspicions grew, and whispers among the followers intensified, fueling an undercurrent of fear and paranoia.

The news of Ginny's disappearance spread rapidly, casting a shadow over Hogwarts. Students exchanged worried glances, speculating about the repercussions and the potential involvement of Harry Potter's closest allies.

As night fell over the manor, Lucius Malfoy's frustration grew into a steely determination. "We will find her, and those who aided her will face the Dark Lord's wrath. No one defies Lord Voldemort and lives to tell the tale."

In the dimly lit corridors of Malfoy Manor, a hushed unease settled among the Death Eaters. Lucius Malfoy's cold demeanour masked the simmering fury brewing within him as the search for the missing Ginny Weasley continued. Unbeknownst to them, a far-reaching plan was unfolding, and a startling revelation awaited them.

Within the manor's depths, a gathering of Death Eaters convened under Lucius's watchful gaze, tension taut in the air. The silence was disrupted by a sudden revelation—a whispered confession from a lower-ranking Death Eater who had unravelled a piece of the puzzle.

"Master Malfoy," the Death Eater hesitated, fear dancing in his eyes, "I-I believe it was a ruse. The girl we sought, the one who disappeared, was a decoy".

Lucius's steely gaze narrowed. "Explain."

The Death Eater recounted the events meticulously, unveiling the intricacies of a cleverly orchestrated plan. "The one we thought was Nadia —she was an imposter, disguised as Nadia Dobrev, the trusted Death Eater. The real Nadia's absence had gone unnoticed, and they fooled us all."

A chilling silence descended upon the gathering as the gravity of the deception sunk in. Bellatrix Lestrange's manic laughter filled the room, mingled with the murmurs of disbelief among the Death Eaters. Lucius, though livid, masked his fury with a veneer of composure.

Meanwhile, in the depths of the Forbidden Forest, Hermione, Ron, and Ginny huddled together, their relief at the success of their plan tempered by the looming threat of retribution. They knew their escape had been discovered, but the revelation of Hermione's masquerade offered a fleeting advantage.

Back at Malfoy Manor, Lucius Malfoy's expression darkened with grim resolve. "They made a mockery of us, but they won't escape the consequences. Find Nadia Dobrev. Bring her to me!"

The Death Eaters scurried in a frenzy, their mission clear—to locate the real Nadia Dobrev and capture the elusive trio. However, Hermione and Ron had anticipated this pursuit and were already planning their next move.

As the Death Eaters mobilized, Hermione, Ron, and Ginny remained on the move, staying a step ahead of their pursuers. Their escape was a meticulously crafted gambit, and they were determined not to be caught.

Hermione and Ron steeled themselves for the challenges ahead, knowing that their daring plan had disrupted the Death Eaters' expectations, but the danger still loomed ominously over them.