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"Good. Get in there. I will seal it. It’ll automatically release you once the threat is over and the all clear is given. Go." |
The patrons went as ordered, but the girl turned back to hug Jamila. She pat the girl’s back awkwardly. She couldn’t have been more than fourteen. She pushed her towards the back, sealed the cellar, then sealed the shop against fire and ill intent. She dragged what remained of the would be robber and rapist into the mi... |
She went on to the next shop and continued to help the civilians. Her and the rest of the team that had been sent to the shops had all dragged the bodies into the middle of the street. A warning. They all sent out notification whenever a threat was neutralized so that they didn’t try to help at the same place. |
Brian didn’t bother speaking to the Death Eater’s in Madame Malkins. He briefly watched as one of the three of them had her on the ground by the throat, and simply cast severing charms at all of their necks. |
But there had unfortunately been civilian casualties.0-o-0-o-0-o-0-o-0-o-0-o-0-o-0-o-0-o-0-o-0-o-0-o-0-o-0-o-0-o-0Sirius dusted the dirt off of his body and looked around. The Death Eaters were either dead, dying, bound, or injured. He looked around frantically for Harry and Carmen. She was standing next to her brother... |
Carmen held up a hand to stop him. "It’s not mine. Harry. You good?" |
"Yeah. Nothing broken or poisoned." |
"Caille report." |
"All invading forces dead or captured. Threat has been neutralized." |
"All clear. I repeat. All clear." Jamila said through a Sonorous right outside the door. |
"Our combined forces suffered minor injuries." |
Caille hesitated for a fraction of a second. "We lost eight." |
"Fuck!" Carmen screamed and started throwing curses at the dead Death Eaters. |
She was stopped by Sirius wrapping her in a binding hug from behind. "No! This was not your fault! You sent out the warning. They were going to try to kill people either way." |
Sirius and Morpheus were trying to calm the witch down. "Carmen look at me." Morpheus ordered. |
He waited until she looked at him. His heart was breaking at the sight of her tears. "I’ve told you once before. You can’t save everyone." |
"Your brother is right Carmen. Death Eaters are some of the worst human beings on the planet. Most of them didn’t join Voldemort’s cause because they believed in his philosophy, they joined because he gave them free reign to rape, torture, rob and kill." Amelia said. "Today dealt them a blow that will send a message." |
"No buts young lady. The civilian causalities while terrible, could have been a lot worse if not for your help and early warning system which I will be asking you about by the way. So dry those eyes and get back in the game understood?" |
"Yes ma’am." Carmen sighed. Then looked around frantically until she found the goblin she was looking for. "My Lord Ragnok were any of your people injured?" She began looking him over checking to see if he was hurt. |
"We are all fine youngling." He laughed. "Thanks to you and your warriors. I never knew that wizards had such skill. From the looks of you however, I should be wondering if you are alright." He looked her over. |
She shrugged. "It’s not my blood. Putting a knife through a neck tends to get messy sometimes." |
Lord Ragnok roared with laughter. "You are quite the warrior." He watched as one of her people scaled down the wall. "Those weapons are interesting. Perhaps, you would be interested in giving us a full demonstration someday." |
"Not a problem. Just not today if that’s alright. I still have more shopping to do." |
"I will have to postpone the rest of our trip. I think I had better get home before..." Narcissa began after she was brought onto the main floor by a younger goblin. She looked around in horror at the blood and bodies on the floor. |
"Narcissa." Lucius headed straight for his wife as he stepped around the aurors taking statements from goblins and humans alike. There was a massive effort to clean up the blood, guts and bone and it was almost like new as the aurors collected evidence. He saw that American bitch standing with his wife covered in blood... |
"I do not know honestly. One moment we were in the shop, the next moment Carmen said that we had to head to the bank. Once inside she insisted that the goblins get me to safety. They appear to be Death Eaters if the masks were anything to go by." |
"I see." Lucius stared at his wife with a promise that this wasn’t over. He turned to Carmen. "And you Miss LaVaunt? You appear to be injured." |
Carmen shook her head. "Nope. Not my blood. Saw a death nibbler going for Director Bones and plunged my knife into his throat. Got a little messy. Then auror Proudfoot was fighting three of the masked morons. He was holding his own, but I was next to him when a bullet tore through one of his opponent’s neck. Again. A l... |
Lucius glared at the woman before schooling his features. "I’m glad that you protected my wife and that you are unharmed." He turned to his wife. "Given your taxing day, I believe you should suspend the rest of your shopping until another time." |
"Of course Lucius." |
"And I have to go get yelled at once again by my brother, my team and the evil henchmen. The evil henchmen don’t tend to yell. They mostly just silently glare at you." |
"Why would they be cross with you?" Narcissa asked curiously. |
Carmen hung her head. "Because I restrained myself." |
"You’re damned right I’m going to yell at you! You took way too long to give the damn kill order!" |
"You’re the one who didn’t want me to turn London into a fucking bloodbath. I was just keeping my promise!" |
"You know damn well I didn’t mean if we are under attack you crazy witch!" |
Carmen’s eyes lit up and Lucius took an involuntary step back at the look of sheer joy on her face. |
"You mean...I get to kill indiscriminately if under attack? You know beheading is my favorite. Oh and poison bullets. Those are fun too." |
"Don’t play games with me woman! You know damn well I expect you to protect yourself and innocents!" |
"I’m not playing games Mo. Honest. I just figured you thought I might lose control, so that’s why you told me to keep it below the radar." Carmen crossed her arms and hung her head as she shuffled her right foot in front of her back and forth. "I didn’t mean to make you mad at me again. I’ll kill them all next time. I ... |
Lucius and Narcissa looked at the two siblings with a touch of fear. This witch was being scolded for not killing people sooner. |
"Oh come here baby girl." He held her tight to him. "I’m sorry for yelling at you. I was just worried about you that’s all. We are staying out of this pathetic little squabble as we had planned because it’s stupid. I just don’t want to see you hurt by wasting time. Tony could have ended it sooner." |
"But this isn’t my fight Mo. I wanted the Brits to handle it, and step in where I was needed. That’s all I was trying to do." |
"I understand sis. I really do." Morpheus looked around. "So it looks like everything is nearly finished being cleaned. How about we head back to Hogwarts and get you cleaned up?" |
Carmen laughed as she looked down at herself. She looked like Cissy Spacek in Carrie. |
Lucius cleared his throat. "My wife and I shall take our leave." He nodded. No one missed the strong grip he had on his wife’s arm, nor the barely concealed look of fear on her face. |
"Thank you for a lovely day of shopping and a lovely lunch. Hope to see you again soon!" Carmen called out to the backs of the retreating couple. |
Morpheus also stared at the retreating couple. "Will she be alright?" |
"If he knows what’s good for him. She’s a snob, but she really is just trying to look out for her son." Carmen said next to him. She rolled the muscles in her neck and shoulders. "I’m headed back to Hogwarts to get cleaned up. Come on folks. We still have to work on finishing the lattice around the lake and the forest.... |
"Sure thing boss." Jamila said as Alpha Team, Carmen, and Harry, who Sirius had insisted that he leave with them stepped outside the door, went just past the bottom step and vanished. |
"Why did she not clear the blood from herself?" Sirius asked. |
"Not my story to tell Sirius." He turned to Odell and Brian. "Before I relieve you, do you need any medical attention?" |
Brian shook his head. "No. We’re good. No poisons or evil spells. Kes will..." |
The same healer elf appeared. "What now Morpheus? You and your sister are going to give me the fits." |
Morpheus attempted to hide partially behind Sirius. "We had a little tiffle with some Death Eaters. Carmen and Caille are fine." He said hastily at her narrowed gaze. "But Odell and Brian may need some medical attention." He pointed at them frantically. |
"Hmph! Well come on boys. Back to headquarters with you. I want to do a complete physical." |
Morpheus received death glares from the two men as they took her hand and vanished. |
Sirius laughed like a lunatic. "I’ve seen you fight like a madman. You’ve done magic like I’ve never seen before, and yet you’re afraid of a Healing Elf?" |
Morpheus looked around in slight fear and whispered lowly. "She’s slightly insane." |
Sirius just laughed harder. He straightened himself up as Amelia Bones approached him and two of the last people that he wanted to see. |
"I demand to know what is going on here!" Cornelius Fudge bellowed. |
Tonks sensing there was about to be an issue left the bank quickly after getting Shack to follow her. |
Sirius raised a brow. "I’m surprised that Madame Bones did not tell you. She is the Head of the DMLE and would’ve given you a complete and accurate rundown." |
"I’m asking you Black!" Cornelius snapped. |
Sirius stepped into his personal space. He still had blood on his face and he looked extremely dangerous. "I will not tell you again...Fudge. Or maybe I should, since you are too stupid to realize that I am past niceties at this point in time. The title is Lord Black. If you disrespect me again, I will use the full wei... |
The minister went deathly pale. "Yes." He stammered out. "Yes of course. My mistake." |
Sirius smiled at the pathetic man. "Now. What exactly is it that you want to know from me that you didn’t understand from Madame Bones?" |
Sensing that Cornelius was too startled to speak, Dolores spoke for him. "What the minister is inquiring about is why foreign nationals felt the need to kill our citizens. Madame Bones did indeed give a very detailed report, but we wish to cover all angles." |
Sirius raised a brow. "Twenty plus Death Eaters came to attack your citizens. Carmen insisted that I call in the DMLE as this was a British problem. The Goblin nation took the patrons that were in the bank and ushered them deeper inside to protect them. Another ten came to solely cause havoc in the shops. They didn’t s... |
Dolores was about to go on a rant when Garrick Ollivander came in escorted by Tonks. "Ah minister and his attack dog. Lovely for you to join us on this fine day." Ollivander was old and didn’t really care who he offended in the ministry these days. |
"Mr. Ollivander. How are you?" Cornelius growled. |
"Fantastic. Thank you for asking. Now. Where are the people responsible for saving me and my shop? I wish to thank them." |
Dolores blinked. "I beg your pardon?" |
"They killed two Death Eaters who wanted to gain entry. They entered and demanded that I hand over my inventory, but the wards threw them out. They then attempted to burn me out. Next thing I knew they were dead. Could you imagine what would happen if they had gotten their hands on so many unregistered wands? So. Who w... |
Morpheus stepped forward. "My sister is currently working on repairing the wards at Hogwarts, but normally she runs her own security firm. Part of her staff are here to help her and they helped to protect the bank and the citizens of Diagon Alley. I shall send them your regards." Morpheus paused. "Although. It would be... |
Cornelius looked at Madame Bones and then glared at Tonks who just whistled a jaunty tune while looking around at the ornate ceiling. |
"I see. Well it’s about time we cut those bastards down." Ollivander said. "Us good decent folks shouldn’t have to live in fear." |
Just then, a goblin guard brought out the patrons that they were protecting. Thankfully the blood and muck where already cleaned up as a girl ran up to Morpheus and threw her arms around his waist. Luckily his reflexes were quick enough to turn the hug into a side hug as he still had his sword in his hand that was cove... |
"Calm down Miss Jentry. You’re welcome but you have plenty of others to thank as well. Madame Bones and her aurors did a fantastic job. I’m sure you remember Madame Bones and Miss Tonks of course." The girl looked to see the two women and waved at them and gave a small smile. She then looked horrified for a moment befo... |
Well as best as an eleven year old could who had not been taught such techniques until she was sorted into Slytherin. She stepped away from the professor. |
"Professor LaVaunt. While I am..." She searched for the right word. "Thankful for you and your companions for helping to keep us safe, it was the height of rudeness to invade your personal space and for that I sincerely apologize." She gave a slight bow of her head. |
"She’s been speaking like that since she got home." Everyone watched as a man with dark hair and the same eyes as Sally walked up behind her and placed his hands on her shoulders. "I’m Alvin Jentry. And this is my daughter." The man looked down fondly at his little girl. He wore plain robes in black. |
Morpheus stuck out his hand and was pleased that the other man shook it instantly. "I’m Morpheus LaVaunt. Secondary Professor of Transfiguration. It is a pleasure to meet you. As to her manner of speech. I should warn you now that it will get worse. She is in the House of Slytherin after all, and they do have a tendenc... |
Mr. Jentry laughed. "Thank you for the warning. I promise not to hug you, but I do want to say thank you. Thank you to all of you that helped protect the bank. But a special thank you to the Goblin nation." |
"Why in the name of Merlin..." Umbridge started, but Sirius cut her off. |
"It would be wise Umbridge to shut your mouth before you slander a noble race of people that holds your vaults in their hands. A noble race I might add that by treaty, you are standing on their sovereign land." |
Cornelius flashed Dolores a look and she promptly shut her mouth. |
Mr. Jentry smiled a wicked smile. "To answer that...woman’s question. The goblins not only stood guard at the entrance to the room that they kept us safe in, but they also provided us with a very nice spread of food. They also had a variety of wizarding games for the children and adults. It kept our minds occupied away... |
Sirius walked up to him. "Sir. You could tell him yourself." He indicated his head to Lord Ragnok behind him. |
Mr. Jentry looked to where Sirius indicated then turned back to his daughter. "Stay here sweetheart." He walked over to Ragnok and bowed. "I would like to say thank you to not only you, but the warriors under your command for making us welcome." |
Everyone watched as the other patrons applauded. |
Lord Ragnok placed a hand on the man’s shoulder. "We appreciate your thanks. We did nothing more than any civilized race would do." Ragnok stared hard at the minister. |
Mr. Jentry nodded his head in agreement. "I must get my daughter home. Again. You have my thanks." He bowed to the Director again, shook his hand, shook the hands of all of the obvious defenders and led his daughter away so that they could go home. |
Sirius made the witches and wizards jump as he clapped his hands loudly. "Well. I don’t know about you but I need a potion, a bath, and a nap. Preferably in that order." |
Tonks laughed as Bones and Shacklebolt snorted. |
"Getting soft there old man?" Proudfoot asked with a grin. |
"Whatever rookie." He turned to the minister. "Will there be anything else? My House elf gets a bit agitated when I kill people and don’t give him the gory details." Sirius’ smile reminded everyone of his last name. |
"He’s not lying." Tonks muttered. |
"No that is all. Enjoy the rest of your day." Cornelius grabbed Umbridge by the arm and made a hasty retreat. |
"I’m old enough to have sold Dumbledore his wand. But I have never seen such an incompetent man such as...that." Ollivander sighed and shook his head. He cleared his throat. Well Miss Tonks. Care to escort a gentleman back to his shop?" |
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