The Legend of the Three Brothers: Tracing the Deathly Hallows

'Gandalf' silently cast a detection spell, sensing everything within a ten-kilometer radius centered on Lovegood's house.

A moment later, his brow furrowed tightly. He had not found Luna, which meant there was no truth to Xenophilius's claim that Luna was fishing by the stream.

Xenophilius had deceived them, but why?

"You three had better stay together and make sure you can reach one another at any time."

"Why?" Ron asked in confusion.

"For Apparition." 'Gandalf' was blunt. "I hope I'm overthinking this."

"Sir, do you mean..." Hermione swallowed with difficulty. "Lovegood might betray us?"

"I'm not sure, but there's no harm in being careful."

The three exchanged glances and nervously sat closer together.

'Gandalf' carefully examined the entire room. After pondering for a while, he walked over to the printing press and yanked away the tablecloth covering it.

The latest issue of The Quibbler appeared before him. Harry Potter's photograph was on the cover, beneath the headline: "Public Enemy Number One," with a reward of 10,000 Galleons below it.

"Tut." 'Gandalf' clicked his tongue. "That really came out of nowhere."

At that moment, footsteps sounded from outside. 'Gandalf' immediately covered the press with the tablecloth again, picked up his Wand, and casually sat down in a chair.

"Sir?" Harry opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but stopped himself.

'Gandalf' raised a hand to cut him off, signaling for them not to act rashly.

Xenophilius walked in and placed a tray before them. It held five teacups and a steaming teapot.

"Gordigan Tea. We made it ourselves." Xenophilius picked up the teapot and poured five cups of dark purple liquid. "Give it a try. I'm sure you'll like it."

At those words, Harry and the other two were at a loss for what to do.

They had