Harry and Hermione Rescue Buckbeak from Execution

PAGES: 398-402

While the execution party is inside Hagrid's hut, Harry and Hermione quickly untie Buckbeak and lead him to safety in the Forbidden Forest. They narrowly avoid being seen by the executioner, Macnair, who angrily swings his axe into the fence when he realizes Buckbeak is gone. Hagrid's emotional reaction to Buckbeak's escape adds to the tense moment.