152 The assault
The Death Eaters climbed the hill as they were followed by the lesser beings they found to act as cannon fodder and soon the image of the castle flashed in their eyes.
-I can't believe it's been so many years and when I come back to this place, it's to conquer it," sighed one of the Death Eaters, "We should have done it sooner! -he complained.
-Would you have dared to confront Dumbledore while he was alive? -asked one beside him without a moment's consideration as to whether his colleague's feelings would be hurt.
-Shut up, Ferguson! -shouted the first Death Eater, "That's got nothing to do with it, really!
-All right, then, how do we do it? -The children were not able to give many details, they only mentioned some powerful golems inside the castle and a barrier in the Forbidden Forest, although there were not too many of them, we must be careful with them.
-We will take advantage of the element of surprise as the dark lord said. The Dementors under his orders scouted the place at night, apart from a filthy half-breed acting as key keeper, there is no one else in the castle. even the warden is absent! To complete this job is to collect merits with hardly any effort.
But I heard that a three-headed dog has been seen roaming the grounds recently and is quite alert.
-It was also investigated. That dog has been at the vet since yesterday for getting sick from eating something strange green with purple spots, it won't be a problem for days.
-So what's the point of bringing in this much cannon fodder? -asked the baffled Death Eater-if it's as easy as it sounds, we just need to fly in there, break down the doors until we get to the Headmaster's tower and seal the place off.
-Additional caution never hurts. If that heir has installed more defenses, won't we be the ones to suffer? We can sacrifice ourselves without hesitation for the cause of the dark lord, but we cannot perish without a valid reason," he explained very fluently, "After all, the courage of one of us is superior to all these inferior beings and dirty bloods.
The Death Eater heard it all and felt it made perfect sense, with a wave of his arm, he sent a green light signal and the small army behind them charged excitedly. Meanwhile, the seven Death Eaters leading the attack watched as they advanced.
-Mmm? -One of the Death Eaters raised his hand to shield his eyes from the sunlight and look carefully at the castle, "What are those things coming out of the castle walls? They seem to be made of metal.
-Do they look like steel cannons? But that doesn't seem right, their exits are too thin and there are six of them.
-What can they do with such small cannonballs? -A Death Eater scoffed, "With the shield enchantment, it'll be like protecting yourself from raindrops, how ridiculous.
-Wait, it looks like those cannons are moving. No, they're spinning on themselves," the Death Eater corrected his earlier remark, "Is there a problem with the way they work?
-It seems this heir isn't as good as they say.
-Yes, just look at what garbage he put up as a defense. I bet he didn't even test them before installing them.
The next Death Eater wanted to have his turn to taunt, but a sudden noise of firecrackers startled them.
Ratatatatatatata~
Under the look of incomprehension from the Death Eaters, they watched as much of the cannon fodder they sent suddenly fell asleep and was trampled by the rest of them, who didn't bother to find out why they suddenly stumbled. They just made sure not to take the same direction as those losers.
But the fewer there are, the more loot there will be later for them!
-It seems that indeed, there were more defenses in place," the Death Eater commented as he counted the first casualties, "About eighty have fallen, not too many.
-There are still three hundred and fifty left and they are already crossing the side bridge, it looks like it was just a last desperate defense," said the Death Eater as he rubbed his hands together, sensing imminent success.
KA-BOOM!
A loud explosion echoed in the surroundings as the bridge was detonated several meters before they could set foot on the castle floor and burst into blue flames.
-There goes about two hundred additional casualties," said a Death Eater with better eyesight, "Mmm, looks like the explosion has given those idiots quite a scare and they don't know whether to keep moving or retreat. Should we go down?
-Come on, if they've damaged the school buildings, it means there can't be too many tricks left up their sleeves.
Nodding, the seven Death Eaters turned into black smoke and landed near their "minions", ordering them to circle the place and enter this time by the stone bridge. When they were two-thirds of the way across, the doors opened and several figures came out to greet them.
-Are they surrendering to us?
-No, you idiot! There's not supposed to be anyone inside the castle, remember? Even if someone realized the castle was under attack, they'd call for help from the Ministry and our people would know," one Death Eater shouted to another, "Look, it must be those golems we were warned about. They look too much like the castle armor, though.
-Yes, they must be enchanted to come out and defend the place if the enemy gets too close to the castle. Let's get this over with once and for all.
-Wait, is the Bloody Baron leading them? -questioned a Death Eater who thought he was seeing things, "Can he do that?
-Ah? Well, I suppose it makes sense with his reputation. Never mind, let them handle it," with another wand gesture, the rest of the army regained morale at having the Death Eaters nearby and charged without fear.
They're just a bunch of scrap metal, what's there to be afraid of?
And with today's coup, they would gain enough money and status that they would never need to risk their necks again!
This time the battle broke out without hindrance, traps or bombs, but something was wrong.
-What's going on? Why are they killing each other?
-Look at their eyes! They've turned red, are they haunted?
-Quick, cast some spell to wake them up!
-I only know how to cast curses! -complained the Death Eater who was pointed out, "Who wastes their time studying how to cure curses? -he looked around, but it seems that no one knew any spell that could help them in this situation and they could only levitate these madmen and throw them in the middle of the armors so that they would change their targets to the enemy they wished to take down.
Several minutes later, all the cannon fodder they brought in was dead, but at least the armor was down as well.
-That was tight," the Death Eater wiped the sweat from his brow and looked to his left, "I told you, Ferguson. Extra caution is good. Let's go in and get this over with.
-Wait, there seems to be something else coming out.
-Could it be the half-giant half-breed?
-We can torture it for a while to get even.
-I second that idea.
-Err, guys -A Death Eater who didn't look away shook the shoulders of his excited colleagues as his face turned waxed pale -I think we're in trouble.
...Minutes before, in the headmistress' office...
The golems were standing in front of Minerva and Soisen as they cast the same spell over and over again on them.
-Geminio.
-Geminio.
-Geminio.
-Geminio.
-Geminio.
-Geminio.
...Back to the present ...
The Death Eaters looked silently at the hundreds of golems staring at them with their cyclops eyes and only one word came to mind to convey the spiritual state they were in.
-¡******!
