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Everyone resumed their search with determination, and Sylvia tried to help as much as she could, though exhaustion was evident on her face. Draco noticed this and approached her, saying gently, "Sylvia, you need to take a break. I'll take you to a room in the Slytherin house where you can relax."

Sylvia tried to protest, saying, "I'm fine, I can keep going... I don't need a break right now." But her voice betrayed the fatigue she was feeling.

Draco insisted kindly, "You've done all you can for today, and we have more hard work tomorrow."

After a moment of hesitation, Sylvia agreed to go with him. When they arrived at a room in the Slytherin house, second-year students and those her age provided her with clean clothes to change out of her dirty ones. Sylvia hesitated at first, complaining that the clothes were old and unsuitable for her. But under Draco's insistence, she finally relented and changed into the clothes.

Once she put on the new clothes, she felt exhaustion completely overtake her. She lay down on the bed, and before she knew it, she fell into a deep sleep.

Draco watched her for a few moments, making sure she was sleeping peacefully, then quietly left the room. He returned to the others, continuing the search.

Harry and the others continued their search until late into the night, passing heavy books among themselves, but results were sparse. Every spell seemed either too dangerous or ineffective for the current situation.

As they read yet another spell in vain, Professor McGonagall entered the library again, her exhaustion also evident. She looked at the three students and said firmly, "That's enough for tonight. You've all worked hard, but you need to rest. Exhaustion won't help you find the solution."

The three exchanged hesitant glances but did not object. They knew she was right and that they needed sleep to be ready for the next day.

"I want you all to go to bed now. We'll continue the search tomorrow," McGonagall added. Then she said, thinking of the next step, "To ensure we cover every angle, I'll ask the seventh and eighth-year students, as well as the brightest students from the other houses, to join us in the search. Every additional hand will help us speed up the process and find the right solution."

Harry, Hermione, and Draco nodded, feeling somewhat relieved that they would not be alone in this. Harry finally said, "Alright, we'll rest now and start again in the morning."

McGonagall smiled slightly, encouraging them to move, "Go now, and sweet dreams. We'll need all your energy tomorrow."

The three left the library and headed to their rooms, each getting the much-needed rest. They knew the next day would be crucial, and with more minds joining in to help, their hopes of finding a solution were increasing.

The next day, everyone woke up early, feeling the mounting pressure; this was the day before the last chance to save Draco's sister or face an impending war. The atmosphere at Hogwarts was charged with anxiety, as everyone knew that time was running out.

The day began with dividing tasks among the students who had joined the search, including seventh and eighth-year students, as well as the smartest students from all houses. Efforts were focused on finding a powerful spell or magical solution that could save Sylvia without harming anyone else.

Hermione was engrossed in studying very old texts, searching for any unknown spells or rituals that might hold hope. Meanwhile, Harry and Draco were searching the Hogwarts library, working with other students to analyze books containing ancient and secret magic.

As time passed, despair began to creep into their hearts; they found nothing that guaranteed success in their mission. Despite their desperate efforts, the results seemed negative. As evening approached, everyone gathered in the Great Hall, where McGonagall awaited them.