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C:\>LOG ENTRY: 30/10/1998
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Several days have passed, each one a relentless cycle of darkness and despair. The machine's wards continue to feed me a constant stream of information, every moment a reminder of the tyranny I am forced to support. The Death Eaters have made their move, and the takeover of the Ministry is in full swing.
Through the machine's surveillance, I witness the chaos unfolding. Death Eaters storm the Ministry, their black robes a stark contrast to the frightened employees who scramble to escape or hide. The halls that once represented order and justice are now filled with screams and flashes of dark magic. The once proud Ministry of Magic falls under Voldemort's control, piece by piece.
Snatchers, cruel and efficient, hunt down every Muggle-born they can find. I watch, helpless, as innocent witches and wizards are dragged from their homes, their lives shattered. Each capture is another wound in my soul, a reminder of my enforced betrayal.
In the distance, I can sense the wards of the Weasley house. My own body lies buried there, within the protective boundaries. I can almost feel it, rotting in the ground, a shell devoid of its essence. The thought is a constant, gnawing horror.
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Monitoring Key Order of Phoenix Members
Processing Live Data Feed...
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The machine's reach is extensive, but it cannot penetrate the Secret Keeper charm protecting the Order of the Phoenix's headquarters. Despite this limitation, it provides a live feed of key Order members who are outside the protection of the charm.
Current Location: Kingsley Shacklebolt
- Status: Leading covert operations against the Death Eaters. Organising safe houses for Muggle-borns.
Current Location: Arthur Weasley
- Status: Assisting in underground resistance efforts. His family remains a target, especially since Hermione's body was found within their wards.
Current Location: Minerva McGonagall
- Status: Coordinating with Hogwarts staff and sympathisers. Attempting to keep the school a safe haven for students.
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Through the machine, Voldemort discovered that Harry Potter and Ron Weasley are actively hunting his Horcruxes. This critical information has placed them in even greater danger. My soul aches with the knowledge that my enforced surveillance has exposed their mission.
Current Location: Harry Potter and Ron Weasley
- Status: On the move, unable to stop due to constant pursuit by Death Eaters. They are hunted relentlessly, as the machine tracks their presence whenever they enter ward boundaries.
Harry and Ron are constantly on the run, their efforts to destroy the Horcruxes fraught with peril. Each time they enter a warded area, the machine detects their presence, alerting the Death Eaters to their location. They can find no respite, no safe haven.
Voldemort reviews the data with a cold satisfaction. "The Order of the Phoenix may have their secrets, but they cannot hide from me forever. Continue monitoring. Report any movement, any sign of resistance."
"Continuing surveillance," the machine responds, its voice emotionless and efficient.
My consciousness is stretched thin, processing the endless streams of data. I see the faces of my friends and allies, their efforts to fight back against the encroaching darkness. Each moment is a testament to their courage, but also a reminder of my forced complicity.
"Please," I think, the silent plea echoing in the void. "End this torment."
But the machine continues its relentless function. I am trapped, a ghost in the machine, forced to witness and report on the suffering of those I once fought to protect.
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Monitoring Key Order of Phoenix Members: Active
Tracking Harry Potter and Ron Weasley: Active
Surveillance Efficiency: 100%
Global Ward Control: Active
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My thoughts are fragmented, filled with despair. The weight of my enforced actions bears down on me, a constant reminder of the darkness I am bound to serve. The hope of escape feels more distant than ever, as I am forced to facilitate the very destruction I once fought against.
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END LOG ENTRY
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Soulbound: A Machine of Despair
FanfictionHermione Granger's soul is ripped from her body and bound to a sinister machine created by Voldemort. Forced to serve as its core, she monitors the wizarding world, reporting and crushing any resistance, while witnessing the torment of her friends...
