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Chapter 8- A Plan is Hatched
"So Alegro, how can we find out where Heidgrimm is?" Harry asked.
"Well he normally stays in a big mansion out in the desert with the rest of his followers. I don't know for sure where his mansion is exactly but I do know its somewhere in the Southwest," Alegro hissed.
"Well Raven, do you know where Heidgrimm stays?" Harry asked.
"I thought Alegro knew," Raven replied.
"He doesn't really know where it is, all he can tell me is it is in the Southwest somewhere," Harry said.
"Well, you could always ask one of his followers," Raven said.
"Yes, that is a good idea lady," Alegro hissed before turning to Harry. "Why didn't you think of that idea Harry?"
"Oh shush your mouth Alegro," Harry hissed back.
Harry, Raven and Alegro then proceeded to eat the rest of their breakfast in silence. When they were done, they walked back to the American Ministry of Magic headquarters. They easily cleared security and went down to the areas that had holding cells for prisoners. Raven spoke briefly with a guard and led them to a small room that had a table and two chairs. Within minutes, a male prisoner around thirty years old was led in. He sat down at one of the chairs and looked up at Harry and Raven expectedly. Raven then sat down on the other chair.
"Hello there, my name is Raven Thunderbird and the man beside me is Harry Potter. We're here to ask you a few questions. Please cooperate and you may have a shorter prison sentence," Raven said. "Now what is your name?" Raven asked.
"My name is Ernest Wilson," the prisoner replied.
"You were arrested as a follower of Heidgrimm. How long have you been one of his followers and what did you do as a follower?" Harry asked.
Ernest Wilson looked thoughtful for a minute. "I have been a proud follower of Heidgrimm for a year now. As one of his followers all I did was kill people," he said.
"Mr. Wilson, you have been cooperating well so far. Now can you tell us where Heidgrimm's headquarters are?" Raven asked.
Ernest Wilson didn't speak. He looked like he was deciding if he should tell them where Heidgrimm's secret headquarters was. "You can suck my dick," he told Raven.
Harry perked up angrily when he heard those words. He went over to where Ernest Wilson was sitting and lifted him off the ground. "Mr. Wilson, I'd like you to meet a friend of mine. Meet Alegro," Harry said as Alegro rose up and looked at Ernest Wilson. "Now, Alegro is a carnivore but he hasn't eaten meat in a while. So I could let him devour you whole. In fact, I think I will do that," Harry said, placing Alegro closer to Ernest Wilson. "Alegro, enjoy some fresh meat," Harry hissed, causing Ernest Wilson to look shocked and scared.
"Okay, okay I'll talk!" Ernest Wilson screamed when Alegro was close to him.
"You're going to tell us where Heidgrimm's headquarters is?" Raven asked.
"Yes, I'll tell you that and anything else you want to know," Ernest Wilson moaned. "Just don't let him eat me," Ernest Wilson cried, pointing at Alegro.
"So Mr. Wilson, I will ask you again. Where is Heidgrimm's headquarters?" Raven asked. Ernest Wilson moaned. "If you go to the town of San Pedro, Arizona, there is a big house that everybody avoids because they think its cursed by Native American spirits. That is where Heidgrimm and his followers stay."
"Now two things to ask you. Is there a place where people can hide and is this house noticeable?" Harry asked.
Ernest Wilson sighed. "Yes, it is the biggest house in that town and there are plenty of bushes and trees for people to hide behind."
"Mr. Wilson, this is a serious question. Do you feel there is corruption in the government?" Harry asked.
Ernest Wilson snorted. "Of course there is. In fact, Minister Conner told us he would free us if you were killed. Conner is one of Heidgrimm's followers too" he said, pointing at Harry.
"Wait, what did he tell you again?" Raven asked.
"He told us if that man dies," Ernest Wilson said, pointing at Harry, "all of Heidgrimm's captured followers would be free."
Harry and Raven looked at each other questioningly. She seemed to have a look of pity toward Harry and Harry quickly got upset. 'Damn, I knew there was something wrong when I decided to come over. Now I know why. The Ministry here wants me dead. Well I promised Hermione, Ron and James Sirius I wasn't going to die on unfamiliar turf. That is a promise I intend to keep,' Harry thought. Raven thanked Ernest Wilson for his time and he left. She stood with Harry, glancing nervously at him. After several minutes, Harry walked out.
"Harry, don't worry about what just happened," Raven said, catching up with him.
"Don't worry Raven, I'll just knock some sense into Conner when I beat Heidgrimm. I let my actions do the talking," Harry replied.
"Good man Harry. There aren't too much people like you out there in today's world," Alegro hissed.
"Thanks Alegro," Harry hissed back.
"Well Harry, I think we should go speak with O'Bannon and then see how he reacts to our plan," Raven said.
"Yeah, I guess that's what we should do," Harry said.
"Come on Harry, follow me," Raven said, leading to a room that had a shiny nameplate with the name Grady O'Bannon on it. She knocked before a voice told them to enter. Raven and Harry then entered the room.
"Mr. O'Bannon, how are you?" Raven asked.
"I am fine Raven, what brings you here today?" O'Bannon asked.
"Mr. O'Bannon, I have a plan to defeat Heidgrimm once and for all," Harry said.
O'Bannon raised an eyebrow. "Really, what type of plan do you have?" he asked.
"Well, me and Raven found out where Heidgrimm's headquarters are. So we decided to launch a stakeout of his headquarters with the element of surprise," Harry said.
O'Bannon started to chuckle. "Mr. Potter, we need to get together one of these days and have a few drinks. I like your idea. Now how do you plan to do this?" O'Bannon asked.
"I was told by a prisoner that there are several places where people can hide so I was thinking people hide there. We could then attack him, draw him and his followers out and defeat them," Harry said.
O'Bannon looked thoughtful for a minute. He started to chuckle slightly again. "That is one smart idea you have there Mr. Potter," he said, shaking hands with Harry. "I'll get several Fallen Saints to go with you."
"Don't I get any credit?" Alegro asked.
"Oh yeah, Mr. O'Bannon?" Harry called.
"Yes Mr. Potter?" O'Bannon said.
"This is not my idea. It was Alegro the snake's idea. I can speak to snakes so he told me all about it," Harry said.
O'Bannon paled considerably after he heard Harry speak. He then forced a smile and looked at Alegro. "Wow, that is great news! Why don't the two of you go relax for a while then someone will get you when everyone's ready to attack Heidgrimm," O'Bannon said.
Harry, Raven and Alegro then went outside where they sat down on a bench nearby. Almost ten minutes later, O'Bannon came out of his office and stood in front of them.
"We are now ready. Follow me," he said.
Harry, Alegro and Raven followed O'Bannon to a room full of a hundred Fallen Saints. All of them stood rigid and seemed ready to battle. O'Bannon then walked to the front of the group.
"Ladies and gentlemen, your country needs you. Go and fight this monster Heidgrimm. Make this world safe for all of us. Be careful too," O'Bannon said, giving all of them a salute. The Fallen Saints returned the salute then apparated along with Harry, Raven and Alegro to the location where Heidgrimm was staying at.
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