"I want Fang!

" Malfoy seemed bewildered by the imposing appearance of the large hound
and quickly spoke up.

"Alright, but I must warn you, he's a bit of a scaredy-cat," Hagrid said. "So,
Malfoy, Neville, and Fang will take one path, Maca, well... Maca, how about you join
Fang as well? I think you can help me keep an eye on him, so he doesn't run back if
he gets scared."

"No! No, um... Mr. McClain, you go with them. We'll be fine over here... um, no
problem," Malfoy's aversion to Maca was now as strong as his aversion to the
Forbidden Forest.

"Alright then! Me, Maca, Harry, and Hermione will take another path," Hagrid nodded.

"If anyone finds a unicorn, shoot green sparks, got it? Take out your wands and
practice. Also, if anyone encounters trouble, shoot red sparks, and we'll come find
you. Alright, everyone, be careful. Let's go."

The thick tree canopies in the Forbidden Forest blocked most of the moonlight, making
the forest appear quite dark. Even though Hagrid carried a lantern, it only
illuminated a small area around them.

"Lumos," Maca drew his wand, increasing the visibility of their surroundings.

"Thanks," Hagrid said. "That'll help us search more carefully."

They walked a while and reached a fork in the path, where the two groups split up.

They walked silently, their eyes fixed on the ground. Every now and then, they
spotted silver bloodstains on the fallen leaves, emitting a faint blue glow in the
light.
Meanwhile, Maca had stopped contemplating the Scroll of Truth. It seemed they were
about to encounter something interesting, assuming nothing unexpected happened.

"Do you think a werewolf could have killed the unicorn?" Harry asked.

"I haven't seen any werewolves here," Hagrid replied, "but even if they existed, they
wouldn't be that fast. It's not easy to catch a unicorn. They are powerful magical
creatures, and I've never heard of a unicorn being harmed before."

They passed by a large moss-covered tree stump, where they could faintly hear the
sound of flowing water. There must be a stream nearby.

On the winding path, scattered traces of unicorn blood could still be seen.

"Are you alright, Hermione?" Hagrid whispered. "Don't worry, since it's injured so
badly, it couldn't have gone far. We'll find it soon. Oh no, quickly hide behind that
tree!"

Before Hagrid could even warn them, Maca had already pulled Hermione into the nearby
bushes. Hagrid took a quick glance, then held onto Harry's hand and led him off the
path, seeking cover behind a tall oak tree.

He pulled out an arrow with feathers, fitted it onto a slingshot, and held it up,
ready to shoot.

Soon enough, Harry also heard a rustling sound, as if something was skimming and
dragging across the fallen leaves nearby. Hagrid narrowed his eyes, attentively
watching the dark path. After a few seconds, the sound gradually faded away.