Malfoy Manor covered an enormous area, yet it did not feel empty in the slightest. Almost every step required caution to avoid triggering some spell.
One could guess that Malfoy Manor was not usually guarded this heavily every day. These precautions were likely the work of the Death Eaters, considering this had once been Voldemort's headquarters.
The four of them moved with great difficulty. Over a mere fifty meters, they were tense beyond measure.
Together, the four of them might not necessarily have been harmed by those spells, but if they alerted anyone in the manor, their rescue operation would have been ruined.
Draco had told them the layout of his home, so finding a dungeon alone was not difficult. The hard part was getting past the guards.
According to Draco's information, although Voldemort had already left Malfoy Manor, several Death Eaters were still stationed there. As Draco's aunt, Bella was naturally among them.
That woman was often called a madwoman, but she had every right to be mad. Her talent for magic had not disgraced the honor of the Pure-blood Families; it was exceptionally impressive. On top of that, Voldemort had personally taught her, making her far stronger than ordinary dark wizards.
The outside of the house had been covered in spells. Fortunately, no guards appeared, and after a difficult advance, they finally approached the building.
The Malfoy Family home could be considered a smaller castle—massive and luxurious, standing conspicuously amid exquisite gardens.
Once they entered, Ron's eyes were nearly drawn away by the extravagant decorations. Any one of those items could have been considered an antique of the Wizarding World.
Though the decor was elaborate, the place still felt empty.
Perhaps because the Malfoy Family had been having hard times lately, the vast house was cold and deserted.