As night fell, the Hogwarts Great Hall was brightly lit.

The magic light dances on the ancient stone walls, creating a mysterious and warm atmosphere.

However, Astoria's mood was like the clouds in the night, heavy and uneasy.

She glanced towards the door of the auditorium from time to time, her heart filled with worry about Phoenix.

She whispered softly, with a tremor in her voice:

"Phoenix hasn't been back for a day. Is something wrong?"

Draco was sitting next to her, and when he heard her words, a hint of disdain appeared on his stern face.

He curled his lips and said in a helpless tone:

"how is this possible?"

"Phoenix's Animagus is the White Phoenix, an extremely rare and powerful magical creature."

"If he really encounters danger and wants to leave, no one can stop him."

Hermione sat opposite, a hint of disappointment in her eyes.

She sighed softly and said:

"But the birthday party we originally planned has also been canceled!"

Her words made everyone present feel a little regretful. After all, everyone had put in a lot of effort for this banquet.

Draco stood up at this time, with a hint of firmness in his voice:

"I have already sent a letter to my mother. She should reply soon."

He paused, then continued.

"And when Phoenix comes back, we must punish him. He made us work in vain."

Everyone nodded in agreement, but Astoria still couldn't shake off the worry in her heart.

She knew Phoenix's strength, but as his friend, she was more worried about his safety.

She stood up, walked to the window, looked at the twinkling stars in the night sky, and prayed silently that Phoenix would return safely.

Just as the atmosphere in the Hogwarts Great Hall changed from worry to relaxation.

An owl suddenly flew in from the night, its sharp eyes quickly scanning the crowd and finally locking onto Draco.

The owl flapped its wings and landed steadily on Draco's shoulder.

It pecked his ear gently with its beak, then gracefully handed him a letter.

Draco showed a surprised expression on his face, and he said excitedly:

"This is our owl. It must be my mother's reply to my letter."

There was anticipation in his voice, as if the letter might bring some good news.

However, when Draco eagerly tore open the envelope and scanned the words on the letter.

His face turned pale in an instant, and the light in his eyes dimmed.

The envelope slipped from his hands and fell on the wooden tabletop with a dull sound.

Hermione reacted very quickly and caught the envelope almost the moment it fell to the ground.

She read the contents of the letter softly:

"Little Mr. Malfoy is in my hands. Please wait in the Forbidden Forest at 12 o'clock tonight."

Her voice echoed in the silent auditorium, and every word hit everyone's heart like a hammer.

When Astoria heard this, her face turned pale instantly, as if all the blood had been drained from her.

Her hands gripped the edge of the table tightly, her fingertips turning pale from the force.

Harry and Ron also frowned. They looked at each other, their eyes full of worry and confusion.

They never thought that something would happen to Phoenix and that he would be kidnapped.

They were filled with questions:

Who on earth has the power to kidnap an Animagus like the White Phoenix?

Draco stood up, the ease on his face gone, replaced by seriousness and determination.

He took a deep breath and said firmly:

"We have to save Phoenix. No matter who the opponent is, we can't give up."

Hermione and Harry also stood up, their eyes full of determination. Hermione said:

"We can't let Phoenix face danger alone, we must unite."

Ron held his wand tightly, his voice low and powerful:

"We are going together. No matter what difficulties lie ahead, we will face them together."

Harry stood up, his eyes revealed determination and seriousness, his voice echoed in the hall:

"Let's go find Headmaster Dumbledore and let him handle this matter."

His words were full of trust and respect for Dumbledore.

However, Hermione frowned and retorted:

"Then how do you explain Phoenix leaving Hogwarts without permission? Phoenix will definitely be expelled then!"

Her words revealed her adherence to the rules and her concern for Phoenix's future.

Harry was hit hard by Hermione's words, and his expression immediately became depressed, as if all his strength had been drained away.

He knew his proposal could cause more trouble for Phoenix.

But at this moment, Ron stood up, his voice carrying a hint of ease and confidence:

"That's fine, let's go. After all, if we become Animagus, our combat power will be pretty good."

His words revealed confidence in his own abilities and his unwavering support for his friends.

Hermione and Harry looked at each other, and there was a hint of hesitation in their eyes.

But soon, they were all inspired by Ron's courage.

Hermione nodded, with a hint of firmness in her voice:

"Okay, we'll go together, but we have to be careful."

Although Astoria was full of worries, she was unwilling to back down at this time. She stood up and said firmly:

"I want to go too. I can't just sit there and watch."

Deep in the forbidden forest, the moonlight shines through the treetops, dappled on the ground, creating a dark and mysterious atmosphere.

Phoenix slowly opened his eyes, his consciousness still immersed in the confusion before he fell into a coma.

“Who am I? Where am I? What am I doing?”

He muttered, a hint of confusion and bewilderment in his voice.

But soon, his brain gradually resumed functioning like a restarted machine.

The fragments of his memory began to come together, and he realized that he had been knocked unconscious by Dobby's potion.

Dobby's silhouette gradually became clear in the dim light.

There was a flattering gleam in his large, bright eyes.

He bent down and said in a respectful yet apologetic tone:

"My dear little master, are you awake?"

A gentle smile appeared on his face, as if trying to ease Phoenix's anxiety.

"Don't worry, I won't hurt you."

Dobby continued, a hint of comfort in his voice.

"I will definitely let you go when Harry and the others come."

His promise seemed to give Phoenix a glimmer of hope, but his heart was still full of doubts and uneasiness.

Phoenix lowered his head and saw that he was tied up and unable to move.

His wand fell into Dobby's hands, without the protection of its magic.

He tried to concentrate and transform into a white phoenix, but found that his feet were tied with a heavy chain.

The other end of the chain was in Dobby's hand. Phoenix realized that if he tried to teleport, Dobby would be taken away with him.

So he was trapped here and couldn't escape.

Dobby seemed to notice Phoenix's struggle. He shook his head gently and said in an almost comforting tone:

"Little Master, don't be afraid. I won't let you get hurt."

There was a hint of determination in his eyes, as if telling Phoenix that he would keep his promise.

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