Half Man, Half Machine!

A shadowy figure emerged silently from the alley ahead, his movements deliberate and measured. He was tall, clad in a flowing black robe that seemed to absorb the dim light around him. A bronze mask obscured his face, its expressionless surface giving him an eerie, almost otherworldly appearance. The robe covered him completely, rigid and impenetrable, leaving no part of him exposed.

Harry stood his ground, his sharp eyes narrowing as he observed the figure. The stillness in the air felt suffocating, yet he didn't waver. His body was relaxed, but his muscles were coiled, ready to spring into action at a moment's notice.

"Someone from the Black Council?" he asked, his tone calm but firm. Though phrased as a question, there was no doubt in his voice. Harry already knew the answer.