Harry and His Friends Refuse to Hand Over the Prophecy

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Harry and his friends raise their wands in defiance as Lucius Malfoy and Bellatrix Lestrange demand the prophecy. Tension mounts as both sides prepare for a fight, and Harry uses a Protego spell to block Bellatrix's attempt to summon the prophecy. Despite being outnumbered, Harry tries to stall for time by questioning the Death Eaters about why Lord Voldemort wants the prophecy.