#157 - Preparation

"Indeed, it's all because of that damned Mudblood that I've been reduced to this. To just let me slink away like this, I'm truly unwilling!" Yaxley recalled some painful memories, his eyes bloodshot as he spoke. →Read

"Ha, Sampel mentioned that fellow to me just the other day. He actually dared to beat and humiliate my nephew, trampling on our noble honor. I won't let him get away with it," Thorkell sneered darkly.

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"Hmm? What do you mean?" Yaxley looked up at Thorkell.

"I've already had people investigate thoroughly. That little bastard is currently living at the Longbottom's house. Before you leave England, we can conveniently eliminate him, along with that old stubborn Longbottom. The opportunity for your revenge will come then," Thorkell said, patting Yaxley's shoulder.

"Really? But you only just managed to clear your name," Yaxley, ever since being tortured by Anduin, had been constantly brooding. The deep-seated pain still lingered, and he would often wake up from nightmares at night.

"Just leave no survivors. It's just a bunch of old, weak, women, and children. If it really comes down to it, I'll leave with you. However, before we go, we must make a big scene and let them know the consequences of opposing us," Thorkell took a deep breath and looked at Yaxley again. "After we take care of them, we'll go to Europe to join your brother and the Carrow siblings. Even if we leave England, we can still make a name for ourselves."

"Good!" Yaxley's expression gradually became twisted and crazed as he responded with hatred.

Goyle and Crabbe, who were standing to the side, exchanged glances, knowing that there was no other way at this point. Since Thorkell had already thought out their escape route, they nodded in agreement.

Only Karkaroff, who was standing to the side, still had a bitter face. He originally thought that by joining the Dark Lord, he would be able to throw his weight around, but who knew he would suddenly become a wanted criminal? And now he was relying on others, so he could only obediently listen to Travers.

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Anduin had already left the spot wearing a cloak. After Raven Two triggered the outer wall alarm, he immediately hid in the fireplace, concealing himself in time. Furthermore, he directed Raven One to come to the window on the third floor to provide cover, which prevented him from being exposed.

Based on the intelligence gathered from the reconnaissance, all the outer walls, windows, and doors of the house were warded with alarm and protection spells, making it difficult to break through from the outside. A Sneakoscope was also hanging on the second floor, most likely they would move the Sneakoscope wherever they went, making both frontal assaults and stealthy infiltration very difficult. However, the inner walls and fireplace were not warded with alarm magic, so if he wanted to avoid alarming others, he could only use this as a breakthrough point.

He kept sketching a three-dimensional model of the house in his mind, judging the feasibility of his plan. Then, he nodded firmly. The success rate was high, and the next step was the preparation phase.

Having made up his mind, Anduin did not stay around the house. Instead, he quickly returned to the Leaky Cauldron, booked a room with Tom, and said that he would be staying for the night. This made Tom very happy, and he generously waived Anduin's room fee.

At this time, 'Headwind' also arrived. It seemed that Augusta had received the message he had sent her. Carrying the owl, Anduin went upstairs and entered his room.

After placing 'Headwind' on the owl perch in the room, Anduin scratched its head and said softly, "Be a good boy and wait for me to come back. I'll treat you to something good later. You'll have a lot of work to do later, so don't let me down at a critical moment."

After comforting 'Headwind' a little, he added some water and nuts for it. Then, Anduin cast a Disillusionment Charm on himself, opened the window of the room, and climbed out.

Leaving the Leaky Cauldron, Anduin took out a map of London and searched for something on it. Before long, he seemed to have found his target and ran straight in a certain direction.

If you could identify it from the map, Anduin was going to a local small warehouse that stored medical equipment and chemical materials.

Meanwhile, 'Headwind' was obediently dozing off in the room. Two hours passed, and it wasn't until the sky gradually darkened that it was awakened by the sound of the room's window being reopened. And that master who only ever tricked it into being a laborer reappeared in front of it.

"Phew, I finally managed to gather everything I needed. Let's go, Headwind, let's go downstairs and eat something delicious."

With the plump owl perched on his arm, Anduin walked downstairs nonchalantly, personally cooked a large table of dishes for himself, Tom, and Headwind, and then enjoyed dinner with Tom.

There were still many customers in the bar at this time, and when they smelled the aroma coming from Anduin's table, they frequently looked over.

The owner, Tom, chatted with Anduin while enjoying the food, and it wasn't until after nine o'clock in the evening that they finished. After that, Anduin led his owl back to his room.

After Anduin returned to his room, he quickly took action. First, he went to the desk, took out parchment, and wrote several letters. Then, he came to 'Headwind' and said, "Headwind, your mission tonight is very important. In a moment, I will tie a messenger claw ring to you. Pay attention to the information I send you, just like we played in the Forbidden Forest hut, understand?"

It was the first time 'Headwind' saw its master looking at it with such a solemn expression. At this time, it also nodded seriously.

"Very good. Take good care of these two letters. If I send you a signal once tonight, it means that the operation is not going smoothly and needs support. You must immediately send these two letters to Moody and Dumbledore in the Ministry of Magic respectively," Anduin took out two white envelopes and showed them to it.

Then, he took out two brown envelopes and explained to 'Headwind', "If you receive two signals, it means that everything is going smoothly. Give one of these letters to Moody in the Ministry of Magic at 6:00 AM tomorrow, and the other one needs to be delivered to Rita Skeeter of The Daily Prophet a little later, around 10:00 AM tomorrow morning. You must confirm that she receives it personally."

'Headwind' tilted its head, as if it was carefully confirming Anduin's orders, and then nodded seriously.

"Finally, if you receive three signals, it means that the operation cannot continue, but the enemy has not discovered me. Then you don't have to do anything. But no matter what signal I give you in the end, you must send this last letter to Augusta after noon tomorrow, and then you don't have to return. Just wait for me at the Longbottom's house."

Anduin was careful and repeated the function of several letters to 'Headwind' several times.