These are dark times, you think to yourself as you head out for a secret meeting with Dumbledore's army. The Shrieking Shack stands on the outskirts of Hogsmeade, and that is where your friends await in quiet anticipation. You must all be very quiet until Hermionie comes and does her magic, casting a silencing spell to keep you safe from nosy eavesdroppers. You stare up at the Whomping Willow and go poke the knot in the trunk, which paralyzes the tree, allowing you entry to the secret passageway that can be seen from the Marauder's map.
As you walk through the winding tunnels, the air seems to vibrate with an unsettling energy. Inside, the Shrieking Shack is a labyrinth of twisting corridors and hidden chambers. The floors creak beneath your feet, and the shadows dance eerily on the worn-down walls. Finally, you begin to hear the voices of your fellow Hogwarts students. Hidden from prying eyes, Dumbledore's army gathers, ready to stand against Voldemort.
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