After Harry, Ron, and Hermione took their respective positions, tension and determination filled the air around each of them as they prepared to brave this perilous trial.
Just as they were fully focused, their hearts pounding like thunder, the sound of displaced air suddenly echoed from behind. It was a dull and eerie noise, resembling the low growl of some giant beast.
All three stiffened, their nerves instantly tightening, and they turned as one to look behind them.
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