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During the night at the Quidditch World Cup campsite, a group of hooded wizards carrying the Dark Mark attack and terrorize the attendees, targeting Muggle families and causing chaos. The Weasley family and Harry, Ron, and Hermione respond to the crisis, witnessing the cruelty and the Ministry's struggle to control the situation. The chapter also highlights tensions between characters like Malfoy and the trio, and introduces the vulnerability of Harry when he loses his wand amid the chaos.