Although they were not entirely sure just how capable the Death Eaters in the sky were, or whether they could compare to the Draco Constellation Special Operations Flight Squad that Draco had spent so much effort building, one thing was certain.
Whether they were using their Broomsticks only as a means of rapid transportation, or whether, like the squadron led by Fleur, they could launch aerial attacks against the enemy, Pansy and the others could not possibly ignore the Death Eaters flying toward them with cruel smiles on their faces.
Luna, who had been assigned to keep watch on the surroundings, immediately reported what she had discovered.
"Someone's targeting us!"
Unlike before, perhaps because she had realized the threat those Death Eaters might pose, Luna's voice finally carried a trace of tension. She was no longer as utterly calm as she had been.
However, now was not the time to tease Luna.
Because the moment they received that information, Pansy and Penelope also quickly noticed the Death Eaters who had already flown near the Dementors.
That alone explained why those Death Eaters still had not given up on attacking Pansy and the others.
"What do you think? Let my squad stop those Death Eaters in the sky."
Although it was indeed a last resort, Penelope's suggestion was immediately rejected by Pansy.
"Don't be ridiculous. Don't tell me you don't know that the anti-bird battle Draco talked about can't be done with just one squad."
"...It's anti-air battle."
"..."
"Then tell me, what other choice do we have? Those Dementors haven't gone far. Someone has to keep an eye on them."
"Damn it. If only Delacour's flight squadron were here."
In fact, it was not as though Draco and the others had never considered or simulated a situation like this.
But those plans were built on the premise that they had enough people, along with the support of the flight squadron. Only then could they be confident of gaining an advantage on the battlefield.
Now, forget gaining an advantage.
If things went badly, Pansy and the others might suffer heavy losses here.
...
Naturally, Lucius and the others also noticed this change on the battlefield.
But although they wanted to help, they simply could not spare the effort. They had no chance to intervene, and because they were distracted, they were nearly hit by an incoming Killing Curse.
"Oh my. You won't be getting through here, you damned traitor!"
"...Barty Crouch Jr."
Lucius narrowed his eyes at the "former colleague" in front of him and coldly spoke the man's name.
It had to be said that even the arrogant Lucius had to treat this infamous Death Eater with caution.
He tightened his grip on his wand.
Lucius gave up on the idea of helping.
Seeing him do so, the cold smile on Barty Crouch Jr.'s face grew even more deranged.
"Regretting it now, Lucius?"
"..."
"I'll make you understand the consequences of betraying Lord Voldemort!!"
Just as the battle between the two was about to erupt, a whistling sound unfamiliar to wizards reached their ears.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!!
Lucius instinctively looked toward the sound.
It was...
A terrifying rain of wooden arrows!!
And...
A dragon's roar that made the dark creatures tremble uncontrollably!!
Seeing this, and remembering a certain dragon, Lucius Malfoy, who had been frowning only a moment ago, suddenly broke into a proud smile.
It had to be the person he was thinking of.
That was his child, the next head of the Malfoy family, and the pride of their entire house.
Draco Malfoy!!