The camp was reset again, this time in another country near south France. Again, Harry was impressed with how quickly they moved whenever they were threatened by the enemy. Hermione was impressive as well, she had introduced a new way to execute an evacuation plan that had saved them an hour, which was good, because any later and Lucius might have caught them. Azadeh had received word about Mrs. Weasley, as far as they knew, her house was no longer being watched, she could retrieve Mrs. Weasley, but procautions had to be taken.
Azadeh and Hermione were going this time, alone. Harry was arguing, he wanted to go with and so did Draco. "NO. Not right now," Azadeh packed a special type of gun that Bishop had invented, one that devoided anyone of magical ability for twenty minutes but didn't kill them. Harry watched as she put it in it's holster by her thigh. She also took her staff which was carried on her back.
"WHY NOT? I don't understand, it's been a few weeks now!" Harry chastized.
"Because, it's too soon. You're still a risk and you haven't retrieved all of your memories. Look, Bishop had to go through the same thing, it's not personal. If it makes you feel any better, he's going with, okay?"
"My pet, don't you think it would be better to have all three of us go? We know how they think, they may have not completely stopped watching the Weasley's home," Draco drawled. He was just as anxious, not wanting to let Azadeh, nor Hermione out of his sight either.
"Look, the less there are, the less chance we have of being spotted. You don't think Bishop hasn't been keeping up with all the training the Death Eaters have been doing? It's his job. We'll be okay."
Hermione sat quietly, this was her first mission and she was slightly nervous. Bishop sat down next to her and rubbed his hand on her back slightly, comforting her. Draco eyed him and then turned his attention back on Azadeh.
Harry paced back and forth, "I don't like this. You're going without me and I don't like it! What if it's a trap!" His temper was rising.
"I've checked all the perameters, it looks safe. They've given up and figure she's a lost cause, they're focusing their attention on finding the camp right now," Bishop said kindly.
"SO YOU SAY! It's not YOUR WIFE that's going out there!"
"Are you questioning my ability?"
Draco stepped in, "it's not that, we just...we don't want the girls harmed."
"Let me tell you something. Have you seen Azadeh work? The girl is fast, effecient and she's taken down more than one Death Eater. If she feels he's too big to handle, like Lucius, she's outta there like lightening. The only reason she wasn't able to take on you two was because of that damned bracelet you put on her. So stop questioning Azadeh's abilities, have faith in her and our team."
"What about last time?"
Now Azadeh stepped in, "last time was my fault, I was allowed to go walking around but I wasn't paying attention. I had gone out of their line of sight, it was a stupid move, and I didn't want to fight Lucius because he would know I was from the rebellion, we all are taking martial arts to defend ourselves in case of an attack. It wasn't Bishop's fault, it was mine.."
"Please stop fighting," Hermione said softly. They all turned. "If you don't mind, I just want to go and get this over with. We have to go now anyway." She stood up and left the room.
Azadeh sighed, "there is no point in arguing right now, okay? This is hard enough as it is...emotionally. Especially for Hermione, she loved Ron and now he's dead and the only thing she can do now is at least rescue his mother in case the Death Eaters decide to finish her off for security reasons. I'll be home soon." She reached up to kiss Harry, but he turned his face away. Azadeh looked down hurt and left.
Draco glared at Harry, "that was rude. What if she does get caught, is that the last memory you want her to have of you...turning your back to her like a spoiled child?"
"You would know about being spoiled, wouldn't you? You're just so high and mighty, you'd do everything different with Azadeh! Yet, you would screw Hermione's brains out because you can't have her! So please, don't tell me how to conduct myself towards MY wife...hearing that from you is a bit of a joke right now," Harry hissed and went upstairs to their bedroom to wait for Azadeh to come back, leaving Draco to fume.
Azadeh got into the circle and had Bishop cast a teleporation spell, courtesy of the Druids, yet another band of magical kin that wanted to see the fall of Voldemort. Hermione looked at Azadeh, she seemed sad but didn't want to talk about it, she just wanted to use it to fuel her drive for getting Mrs. Weasley out of the house and safely into the camp.
When they arrived, it was near the field where the Weasley house stood. Hermione looked at the house that was once warm and inviting, and now seemed sad and condemned. She remembered happier days when she was with Harry and Ron, when they had dinner at night during the summers spent when attending Hogwarts. Now the school was closed down and happy memories along with it.
Azadeh took Hermione's hand, "okay. I want you to approach her first, she'll recognize you and then me." Hermione wasn't exactly focusing, she saw the graves in the field and knew Ron's was there. "HERMIONE!" Azadeh whispered harshly, snapping her back to attention. "You have to focus now, there will be time for that later...okay?"
Hermione nodded and they headed slowly towards the house. All the lights were off except one and it was the main bedroom where Mrs. Weasley slept. They still had to be careful in case the Death Eaters were watching. They climbed the house and tapped on the window, there was movement and they pressed their bodies against the wall. The red headed woman looked outside and instantly Bishop busted in and covered her mouth before she let out a scream, scaring the hell out of poor Mrs. Weasley.
Mrs. Weasley panicked, but she couldn't get out of the man's grip. Were they Death Eaters that had finally come to kill another Weasley? No, they were dressed all in black and had masks, were they robbers? She didn't really have anything of value except family photos and certain things she kept for sentimental value. Then she heard a familiar voice say, "Mrs. Weasley?"
The other small figure said, "remove your mask."
Hermione removed her mask and smiled with slight tears in her eyes.
Mrs. Weasley started to tear and Bishop finally let her go, "Hermione, our Hermione?" She nodded and was immediately attacked with hugs and kisses. After the reunion, Hermione asked Azadeh to take off her mask as well and Mrs. Weasley recognized her, "you're that young lady from the charity!" Azadeh nodded.
"We're here to take you to our camp, Mrs. Weasley. We don't mean to rush you, but we need to know if you're going to come with us and if you like, join the rebellion?" Azadeh said softly.
Mrs. Weasley looked at them so happily, and then had a determined look on her face, "I'll do it, I'll go. Let me just grab a few things." There was no hesitation or wavering in her voice and they watched as she grabbed some photos, clothes, and little knick-knacks. "Okay, let's go!"
They put their masks on and put out the light, Bishop carried Mrs. Weasley down with little trouble since she had lost a good deal of weight. Azadeh and Hermione went down next and they went back to their place. Hermione stopped for a second at Ron's grave, Mr. Weasley put her hand on her shoulder. "I'm so sorry," Hermione whispered.
"It's no one's fault except Voldemort's," Mrs. Weasley said harshly.
"We'd better go," Bishop said quietly. They all nodded and headed to the circle.
Suddenly, a spell flew past their head, "WHAT THE HELL!" Death Eaters had come...one was Lucius. "Oh my God," breathed Azadeh. "GO! GO! GO!"
Lucius recognized her voice. "Azadeh," he breathed in a lustful tone. "GET THE SMALLER ONE AND KILL THE REST!"
There were spells shot back and forth, Mrs. Weasley was being protected by Bishop and Hermione ducked for cover, shooting behind some bushes as they all inched closer to the protective circle. Azadeh took out her staff and protected herself with a magical shield, backing up and trying to get to Mrs. Weasley and Bishop. However, heavy fire was put on her, but it wasn't the killing curse, they were trying to stun her. Finally she couldn't take it, she had to send a power surge through, a wave of power that would knock them back.
"DON'T TRIX, YOU'LL USE TOO MUCH OF YOUR ENERGY!" Bishop yelled.
"I DON'T HAVE A CHOICE!"
Azadeh quickly twirled her staff, nearly getting hit by one of the spells and stabbed her staff into the ground, causing a wave of power to knock the Death Eaters down and buy them time. She ran and so did Hermione, they all gathered in the circle and left without hesitation.
Lucius finally got up, "NOOO!"
After they arrived, immediately Azadeh fell on her knees from exhaustion. Bishop picked her up, Mrs. Weasley fussing over her and Hermione upset. She was taken to the house and laid on the couch, everyone else seemed to be asleep. "Get her grandmother," Bishop snapped. Hermione went to wake the older woman and immediately she knew what to do. She pulled out a pot and started to put herbs in it, creating a tea and then made food.
Harry was up and reading, but not really focusing on the book. He looked at the time, 10 p.m. and then he heard dishes being moved, was Azadeh home? He got up and headed to the stairs, there were other voices. Harry peeked around and his eyes widened when he saw Hermione upset and then...Azadeh laying on the couch passed out. He panicked and ran to her side, "Azadeh?"
"Harry," Bishop said calmly.
"AZADEH!"
"HARRY!"
"WHAT!"
"She's fine...she just used a technique that used up a lot of her energy. Her grandmother is taking care of it right now."
"What happened?" Harry demanded.
"We were attacked by Death Eaters," Hermione said softly.
"I thought you said it was clear!"
"It was, they must have received some kind of tip off, someone must have saw us."
Harry only glared at Bishop, then Draco entered the room half dressed. Hermione blushed but seemed to be pushed aside when he saw Azadeh, "what happened!"
"Harry?" Mrs. Weasley's eyes widened. "Harry Potter?"
He turned around, "yes?" Harry sort of recognized this woman from his memories.
"OH MY GOD, MY DEAR BOY! YOU'RE ALIVE!" she hugged and kissed him and Harry didn't know what to do.
Azadeh's grandmother entered the room and immediately didn't like the commotion that was going on, "EVERYONE! PLEASE! Calm yourselves. Our Azadeh needs rest right now...Harry, you may stay, everyone else needs to go. Bishop, Hermione, please take Mrs. Weasley to her area where she'll be staying."
Everyone left except Harry, Draco sat on the stairs watching. Azadeh woke up and saw Harry by her, "hi."
"Hi," he said softly. "Are you alright, did they hurt you?"
"No. I just had to do some major casting to cause them to fall so it would by us some time. I'm sorry I worried you, I always seem to do that now."
He grabbed her hand, "no...I'm sorry, I shouldn't have been such a prat. I love you, you know I do?"
"Yes."
Her grandmother entered the room with a potion and some sandwiches, "she needs to eat, are you hungry?" Azadeh nodded. "Good. Harry, make sure she eats this, she needs to restore her energy. Good night, I'm going to bed."
"Good night," Harry said softly. He watched as Azadeh at her sandwiches and drank her potion. "Ready to go to bed?" She nodded.
They walked to the stairs and found Draco still sitting there, "are you alright?"
"Yes," she said softly and smiled. He nodded and then went back to bed with Harry glaring at him, Draco looked back and smirked.