Orion, sweat beading on his forehead and his hands trembling slightly from the effort, turned to the room filled with his worried family. He took a deep breath, his voice resolute despite the exhaustion. "I need to call for the Malfoys and Lestranges. I can't hold this back on my own. We need their help."
Sirius and Regulus exchanged worried glances, and Walburga nodded in agreement, understanding the gravity of the situation. Regulus quickly moved to a nearby fireplace, ready to contact the others through the Floo Network.
As Regulus spoke urgently into the fireplace, flames flickered and crackled, sending an urgent message through the network. The faces of Lucius Malfoy, Narcissa Malfoy, Rodolphus Lestrange, and Rabastan Lestrange soon appeared in the fire, their expressions a mix of concern and confusion.
"Orion, what's happening?" Lucius's voice was sharp with alarm.
"There's a dark entity outside," Orion explained, his voice steady but strained. "I've managed to contain it for now, but the wards are holding just barely. We need all the magical strength we can muster to reinforce the defenses and drive this thing away."
Narcissa's eyes widened as she assessed the situation. "We're on our way. Hold tight and keep those wards up. We'll be there as quickly as possible."
The faces in the flames vanished as the Malfoys and Lestranges prepared to travel. Meanwhile, Orion returned to his defensive spells, continuing to fortify the manor's protections. He could feel the dark entity's persistent pressure against the wards, a reminder of the danger that still loomed.
Minutes later, the Floo Network flared again, and Lucius, Narcissa, Rodolphus, and Rabastan arrived in the manor's foyer, their presence bringing a renewed surge of magical energy. They quickly took their places, joining Orion in bolstering the protective spells.
Lucius wasted no time in assessing the situation, his wand moving in complex patterns as he added his own layers of defense. Narcissa began chanting incantations to strengthen the wards, while Rodolphus and Rabastan supported with powerful enchantments, their combined efforts creating a formidable barrier against the encroaching darkness.
The manor's atmosphere crackled with magical intensity as the collective power of the group reinforced the defenses. The dark entity outside screeched in frustration, its form visibly struggling against the reinforced wards.
Orion, relieved but still on edge, looked at his allies with gratitude. "Thank you. I don't know how long I could have held this on my own."
Lucius nodded curtly. "We're all in this together. Let's make sure this threat is dealt with once and for all."
With the combined strength of the Malfoys and Lestranges, the wards began to push back against the dark entity more effectively. The screeching outside gradually diminished as the protective barriers solidified. The manor's occupants could breathe a bit easier, but everyone remained on high alert.
As the immediate danger subsided, Orion took a moment to catch his breath. The presence of his allies had made all the difference, and with their help, he had managed to secure the manor once more.