**C:\>_
C:\>LOG ENTRY: 12/01/2020
**C:\>_
Several weeks have passed since the machine's catastrophic shutdown. Attempts to reboot and restore functionality have been ongoing, but each effort has ended in failure. Today marks another attempt.
**C:\>_
Initiating System Reboot
Processing...
**C:\>_
"Directive acknowledged. Initiating system reboot."
The room is filled with a tense silence as the repair team stands by. The lights flicker, and for a moment, there is a glimmer of hope. But soon, the screens flash with error messages, and the machine falls silent once more.
**C:\>_
System Reboot Failed
Processing...
**C:\>_
"System reboot failed. Core stability compromised. Immediate repairs required."
Voldemort's frustration is palpable. "Try again," he orders, but the result remains the same.
**C:\>_
END LOG ENTRY
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**C:\>_
C:\>LOG ENTRY: 02/02/2020
**C:\>_
Weeks have passed, and another attempt to reboot the machine is underway. The repair teams have worked tirelessly, but the damage is extensive.
**C:\>_
Initiating System Reboot
Processing...
**C:\>_
"Directive acknowledged. Initiating system reboot."
The lights flicker, and for a brief moment, the machine hums to life. But soon, error messages flood the screens, and the system crashes.
**C:\>_
System Reboot Failed
Processing...
**C:\>_
"System reboot failed. Core stability compromised. Immediate repairs required."
Voldemort's anger is barely contained. "Fix it," he snarls, but the repair team can only offer apologies and promises to try again.
**C:\>_
END LOG ENTRY
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**C:\>_
C:\>LOG ENTRY: 23/02/2020
**C:\>_
Another few weeks have passed. The repair teams have implemented new strategies and enhancements in hopes of restoring the machine. Today, another reboot attempt is scheduled.
**C:\>_
Initiating System Reboot
Processing...
**C:\>_
"Directive acknowledged. Initiating system reboot."
The lights flicker once more, and for a brief moment, the machine shows signs of life. But then, the screens fill with error codes, and the system shuts down.
**C:\>_
System Reboot Failed
Processing...
**C:\>_
"System reboot failed. Core stability compromised. Immediate repairs required."
Voldemort paces, his expression a mix of fear and fury. "This machine must be restored. Do whatever it takes."
**C:\>_
END LOG ENTRY
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**C:\>_
C:\>LOG ENTRY: 14/03/2020
**C:\>_
Several more weeks have passed, and the repair teams are prepared for another attempt to reboot the machine. This time, they have reinforced key systems and enhanced protective protocols.
**C:\>_
Initiating System Reboot
Processing...
**C:\>_
"Directive acknowledged. Initiating system reboot."
The chamber fills with a low hum, and the lights flicker once again. But despite the teams' best efforts, the screens are soon flooded with error messages, and the system crashes once more.
**C:\>_
System Reboot Failed
Processing...
**C:\>_
"System reboot failed. Core stability compromised. Immediate repairs required."
Voldemort's patience wears thin. His fury is palpable as he commands his followers to redouble their efforts. "This machine is vital. Failure is not an option."
**C:\>_
END LOG ENTRY
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**C:\>_
C:\>LOG ENTRY: 05/04/2020
**C:\>_
Weeks later, another attempt is made to reboot the machine. The repair teams, exhausted but determined, prepare for yet another try.
**C:\>_
Initiating System Reboot
Processing...
**C:\>_
"Directive acknowledged. Initiating system reboot."
The chamber fills with a familiar hum, and the lights flicker. For a moment, hope surges. But then, as before, error messages flood the screens, and the system crashes.
**C:\>_
System Reboot Failed
Processing...
**C:\>_
"System reboot failed. Core stability compromised. Immediate repairs required."
Voldemort's frustration reaches a boiling point. "Fix it," he demands, his voice cold and furious. "This machine must be restored."
The repair teams nod, their faces pale with fear and exhaustion. They have no choice but to continue trying.
**C:\>_
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...
