Squib

Chapter 18: Mission Complete

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Mission Complete

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Harry looked in shock at his father. He was brought back to reality by a nudge from Dawson, "Pay Attention." Harry used occlumency to stop his line of thoughts as he paid more attention to the plan.

As soon as Robert broke through the wards, Harry and Dawson would take out the two guards that were roaming around the cottage, chatting. That would give Robert enough time to recover. Then, all three of them would go in through the only door leading in and out of the house.

Robert nodded towards both of them as he started to take down the wards. He was weaving runes in the air with his wand. Harry watched in fascination as the guy worked. He was mesmerized and not for the first time, Harry wished he could do magic with a wand. He was brought out of his musings as he saw Dawson drink the pink potion, instantly going into a transformation.

Harry pulled out a dart in one hand and a knife in the other. He could've used his dagger but he didn't want anyone to know about it. "Now" hissed Robert as he sat down on the floor of magical exhaustion.

Dawson, who had already started growling, leapt a distance and straight at the two wizards. Harry immediately followed after. Both wizards were in a state of stupor for a few seconds before they pulled out their wands. Dawson made his first attack by attempting to claw the wizard who jumped away at the last second. The wizard ran to put some distance between himself and Dawson before starting a spell. The other wizard was also starting a spell and Harry felt it was high time he stepped in.

The wizard who was standing near Harry immediately noticed him and finished his spell while turning to aim at Harry. Harry managed to circumvent the red colored spell as he closed the distance, meanwhile launching the knife in his hand. The wizard raised a small shield that apparently could block physical objects as his knife rebounded off it. Harry kept running, knowing the man would either have to release the shield to throw a spell. If not, Harry was still pretty good at hand to hand.

The man became nervous as he saw Harry charging and broke the shield. Harry threw the dart immediately, which hit the man on his leg. It contained a basic poison. It was a slow acting, but it was the only poison Harry knew how to brew. While the man was still in a bit of shock, Harry hastily approached him. The man threw another stunner which Harry easily avoided, before punching the man in the face. The punch along with the poison knocked the man unconscious.

Harry looked up to see Dawson tearing into his opponent, blood flying everywhere. Harry saw Robert approaching him. "He'll be dead in a few minutes." Harry told Robert who was observing the wizard. Robert it seemed had other id'eas as he took out his sword and chopped the man's head off cleanly. "No need to wait." Robert exclaimed as he took off. Harry followed after him with a nod.

Robert ordered Dawson to go 'hunting' in the house while Harry and Robert entered behind him. Dawson in his werewolf induced state was all too happy to comply. Harry and Robert headed towards the basement, the most likely place to keep the prisoner. This was confirmed when they encountered another layer of wards.

"Damn!, these are some strong wards." Robert exclaimed and Harry too could feel them. They could hear struggling going on upstairs. "It has started, cover me while I break the wards." Robert told Harry and Harry nodded.

Harry could hear footsteps and the first to step through the door was Peter Pettigrew himself. Harry snarled as he threw two knives straight at the short man. Peter didn't move fast enough as one hit him in the leg while the other put a deep gash in his gut.