The Strange Feedback from Magic Mirror Divination (5,000 Words; First, an Extra 1,000 for the Tipping Bonus)

In the clearing beside the lake, seven enormous dragons were confined in pens surrounded by thick wooden boards.

To restrain them, huge iron chains had been fastened around their necks, limbs, and wings.

The dragons seemed to dislike the chains, so they were bracing themselves on their hind legs and straining to stand.

At the same time, they roared repeatedly, snorting and huffing clouds of breath mixed with flames.

The Ministry of Magic had made thorough preparations well in advance. The thick wooden boards and iron chains had been enchanted with numerous spells.

Whenever flames from a dragon's breath splattered against the boards, magical light would shimmer above them;

when one of the dragons tried to take flight, magic surged through its chains to ensure they would not break.

The area had also been enchanted to muffle sound, so the dragons' roars were much quieter.

"Common Welsh Green, Antipodean Opaleye, Hebridean Black, Swedish Short-Snout, Chinese Fireball, South American Cabro Red-Eyed Dragon, and... Hungarian Horntail."

Harley's lips didn't move, yet her voice came through clearly in Hermione's and Pheobe's ears.

"And they all seem to be female. Judging by the markings on their bodies and some of their unconscious movements, they're probably mothers sitting on their eggs."

Around six or seven dozen Warlocks stood near the dragons, with roughly seven working together to handle each one.

Harley noticed that there were nine Dragon Keepers around the most ferocious dragon, the South American Cabro Red-Eyed Dragon, and the most dangerous overall, the Hungarian Horntail.

Despite the magical assistance, the dragons continued to struggle, even trying to pick fights with each other.

The Dragon Keepers had their work cut out for them. They kept waving their wands, running about, and firing Stunning Spells.

"These are the adorable little creatures your Professor Hagrid mentioned