Chapter 1
The dark room was full of quiet, creepy whispers. The Death Eaters stood around their master, waiting to hear his next plan. Rodolphus Lestrange and Lucius Malfoy gave each other a quick nod. It was time to start their prank.
Harry Potter, hidden under his Invisibility Cloak, moved quietly to his spot in the room, his wand ready. The plan was simple but dangerous: pretend to murder Rodolphus to trick Voldemort and the Death Eaters.
Lucius stepped forward, pretending to be serious. "My Lord," he said, bowing deeply. "I have bad news. We have a traitor among us."
Voldemort's eyes narrowed. "Speak, Lucius."
Rodolphus, acting scared, stumbled forward as if an invisible force was dragging him. "Lucius, no! You can't—" he pleaded, but Lucius silenced him with a flick of his wand.
The Death Eaters held their breath, enjoying the show. Lucius raised his wand higher, aiming at Rodolphus. "Avada Kedavra!" he shouted. A green light shot out, and Rodolphus fell to the floor, pretending to be dead. He grinned secretly, thankful to the twins for the fake spell idea.
Everyone gasped, shocked. Even Voldemort looked surprised. "Lucius, explain yourself," he demanded angrily.
Lucius met his gaze with a hard look and a grin. "My Lord, Rodolphus was plotting against you. I heard him talking with Potter. I acted quickly to protect us."
Voldemort looked at Rodolphus's still form, then back at Lucius. "Is this true, Rodolphus?" he asked, not really believing it.
At that moment, Harry stepped into view, removing the Invisibility Cloak. "Actually, Voldemort, it's all fake," he said with a smirk. "I will win once and for all."
The Death Eaters got angry and reached for their wands, but Harry was faster. "Expelliarmus!" he shouted, disarming several of them at once, grinning to himself.
Rodolphus jumped to his feet, very much alive, and joined Lucius and Harry. "Surprise," he said, grinning. "You've been tricked. Now we leave here alive."
Voldemort's fury was intense. "You will pay for this trick," he spat, but before he could act, the trio Disapparated, leaving chaos behind them.
Back at Grimmauld Place, Harry, Rodolphus, and Lucius laughed together. "That went better than expected. I'm surprised we got out," Harry admitted, still excited.
Rodolphus nodded. "We've bought ourselves some time. Let's use it wisely. But first, a drink."
Lucius raised a glass. "To new beginnings and clever alibis."
The three clinked their glasses, ready for whatever came next.
