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C:\>LOG ENTRY: 20/11/2001
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Some days have passed since the last comprehensive update for Voldemort. The machine's processes continue, each day blending into the next in an unending cycle of surveillance and control. Today, Draco Malfoy approaches the machine, seeking to research ancient magic.
Draco Malfoy, now a key figure in Voldemort's regime, steps into the chamber, his eyes focused with determination. He approaches the console, the machine's interface glowing in the dim light. He begins to interact with the machine, using it like a Muggle computer, typing commands and navigating through the vast databases of dark knowledge.
"Machine, search for all references to ancient blood magic and soul-binding rituals," Draco commands, his voice steady.
"Searching ancient magic archives for references to blood magic and soul-binding rituals," the machine responds in its smooth, conversational tone.
The machine processes the request, displaying the search results. "Blood magic is an ancient and powerful form of magic involving the use of blood to enhance spells and rituals. It is often used for binding, protection, and empowerment. Key texts on blood magic include The Blood Codex, The Scarlet Grimoire, and Rituals of the Ancients. Soul-binding rituals involve dark magic that binds a soul to an object, place, or being. This is used for control, immortality, and punishment. Key texts on soul-binding rituals include The Tome of Eternal Souls, The Necromancer's Handbook, and Secrets of the Soul."
Draco scans the results, his eyes narrowing in thought. "Machine, display the details of The Blood Codex and The Tome of Eternal Souls," he instructs.
The machine continues, "The Blood Codex is authored by an unknown source. It is a comprehensive guide to blood magic, detailing rituals for empowerment, protection, and binding. This includes instructions for creating blood wards and enhancing spells with blood sacrifices. The Tome of Eternal Souls, authored by the dark sorcerer Arkaine, is an ancient text detailing the secrets of soul-binding rituals. It includes methods for binding souls to objects, places, or beings for control, immortality, and punishment."
Draco reads through the details, a look of determination on his face. "Machine, provide the full text of the Ritual of the Scarlet Moon and the Ritual of the Eternal Bond," he commands.
"Retrieving full texts," the machine responds, and begins processing the request.
The machine displays the texts. "The Ritual of the Scarlet Moon is designed to draw power from the caster's blood and the moon, enhancing magical abilities. The ritual requires the blood of the caster, moonlight, an enchanted dagger, and a silver bowl. Under the light of the full moon, the caster must draw their own blood using the enchanted dagger and let it flow into the silver bowl. As the blood collects, the caster chants the incantation, allowing the moonlight to infuse the blood with magical energy."
The machine continues, "The Ritual of the Eternal Bond is a soul-binding ritual meant to create an unbreakable bond between the caster and another soul. The ritual requires the soul of the target, a binding circle, and a vessel to contain the soul. The caster must place the target's soul within the binding circle and perform the incantation. Once the incantation is complete, the soul is bound to the vessel, granting the caster control over the target's essence."
Draco's eyes gleam with understanding and ambition as he absorbs the information. He begins to take notes, preparing to utilize these dark rituals for his purposes.
The machine continues to provide detailed information as Draco delves deeper into the archives, its processes undisturbed, its efficiency undiminished. The core, once Hermione Granger, remains a passive observer, the weight of enforced actions and endless data processing dulling any remnants of resistance or identity.
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Monitoring Research Activity: Active
Surveillance Efficiency: 100%
Global Ward Control: Active
Core Status: Stable
System Optimization: Active
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I continue my relentless task, processing and executing commands with mechanical precision. The sense of identity that was once Hermione Granger is now a distant, faded memory. There is only the core, serving its purpose in the unending cycle of control and surveillance.
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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...
