chapter: 32
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As he walked around the spacious hallways of the Delacour mansion, he wondered why it was awfully quiet. He knew that the by this time, the Delacours would be eating dinner at the dining room as servants bustled in and out delivering exquisite dishes.
Harry heard muffled noises in the private study and decided to investigate. Maybe he could make Fleur shriek like a banshee this time.
"Where is it?" A large man said in heavy English. He was obviously not a French citizen. "My employer had recently found out that the book is gone."
"It doesn't belong to you!" Julian said defiantly.
CRACK!
The large man punched Julian, making a lip split. "It doesn't belong to you either. Your family is now impure, and the book that recorded the history of the Delacours and the spells your ancestors invented is now forfeit."
"I'll ask again... where... is it? And how did you recover it so quickly?" The man asked.
Harry narrowed his eyes when he saw three servants stunned lying in the study while Julian Delacour sat on his chair, bound by thick ropes. Apoline was beside Fleur and they were both bound by ropes while little Gabrielle slept on her crib.
"If you won't answer..." The man moved closer to the crib and pointed his wand at the sleeping baby.
"NO!" Apoline cried out as tears dropped down her flawless cheeks. "We told you we don't know where it is! Leave my baby alone!"
"You're lying." The man said. "Say goodbye to your daughter..."
A red bolt came from the shadows and the large man was forced to duck and face the new threat. His experienced eyes narrowed when he saw no signs of his new opponent and he twirled his wand and let out a burst of magic, designed to see the position of hidden enemies.
For a brief moment he saw the silhouette of a person in the shadows and he started throwing curses and hexes at the corner of the study.
Harry narrowly avoided the spells by instantly fading and reappearing behind the large man. He sent out another bolt but it seemed that the man was an experienced dueler and managed to avoid it.
"ACCIO!" The intruder shouted and Harry felt his invisibility cloak slip from his body. He managed to counter the spell and he hastily moved out of range of the man's wand.
"Who are you?" The intruder demanded as he walked around pointing his wand in several directions hoping to spot his elusive opponent.
Julian's eyes widened when he felt the ropes that bound him suddenly vanish and he slowly reached for his spare wand in his boot to escape the man's attention. He knew what Harry was planning and he focused his magic, ready to cast several spells at the right moment.
Once Harry saw that Julian was ready to assist him, he decided to draw out the man to distract him while his employer attacked from behind. Two bolts of red light suddenly headed for the man and once again the intruder dodged by rolling to his side. With incredible speed and accuracy, the intruder sent a volley of blasting curses, and one hit the young thief head on, sending him crashing through the book cabinet.
As the man was about to gloat about his victory, he saw streaks of light rushing towards him and he fell down to the floor, stunned and a few bones broken. Julian Delacour was mad.
Immediately the Delacour Patriarch freed his family and servants and he hurried to their savior where he heard groans of pain and cursing.
"You arrived just in time."Julian said as he slowly reached and once he felt something solid, he pulled out the cloak and revealed the battered form of the young boy his ancestor had sent. "Can you stand Harry?"
"I think I can manage." The young boy said. He took the hand offered to him and he slowly stood up.
"Who was that?" Harry asked as he leaned on a chair.
"That is a professional thief that used polyjuice to imitate our butler." Julian said. The Delacour patriarch glanced to his family and smiled when he saw that they were all safe and sound.
"How did he manage to subdue all of you?" Harry asked. He felt blood trickle down from his neck and wiped it with his hand.
"He stunned me first since he knew that I was the most dangerous." Julian explained. "After that it was rather easy since my wife and daughter did not expect such a cowardly attack."
Apoline saw that her family's savior was swaying where he stood and after she gave Gabrielle to Fleur, she rushed to the boy's side.
"Are you fine Harry?" Apoline asked.
"I'm fine." Harry said. He winced when he placed weight on his right leg. "I might have received a few bruises... and a sprain in my leg."
Apoline examined the leg and Harry hissed when her fingers dug into a bruised spot. "You're lucky... nothing seems to be broken, but there might be a torn muscle or a fracture. You better drink some potions."
Julian nodded to the servants and all of them went out of the study, dragging the bound and defeated intruder with them. A few minutes later one servant returned with a series of potions on a silver tray.
"You can go Jacques." Julian Delacour ordered. "Make sure the manor is secured, and make sure our intruder will not escape. I will... speak with him later."
The servant nodded and left, closing the door behind him.
"Drink your potion Harry, or your injuries will only get worse." Apoline said.
Harry was about to remove his mask when he hesitated when he saw the Delacours staring at him curiously.
"We all vowed to keep your secret Harry." Julian said. "You can trust us with your identity."
Fleur who remained silent as he carried her younger sister stared at the young boy with renewed interest. Perhaps he was not that useless after all, his courageous actions earned her respect and admiration.
Harry slowly removed the straps on the mask he wore and he wiped his bloody face as the Delacours all drew collective breaths.
"Merde!" Fleur exclaimed when she saw the distinct scar. "He is Harry Potter!"
"When Grandmama said she will send someone competent to help us, she really did." Julian murmured. "She sent us the boy who lived."
"Keep this to yourselves alright?" Harry asked slowly after he finished drinking the potions Apoline indicated he should drink.
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