The slaughter on the Stone Bridge continued.
The knight statues blocking the way were smashed to pieces by the giants' clubs, but several spells also exploded against the giants' bodies.
The young wizards on broomsticks cast spells as they searched for openings.
But anyone could see that the scales of victory were tipping to one side. It was only a matter of time before the wizards completely wiped out the remaining giants on the bridge.
With a bang, Fred and George used the cover of the statues to successfully trip a giant with ropes, while covering Lee Jordan as he controlled an axe to deliver a fatal blow to the fallen giant's neck.
After turning their brooms around and high-fiving each other in midair, the three of them did not forget to shout at the others, "Come on, lads, pick up the pace, or we might miss the main event."
The young wizards bold enough to take part in hunting giants were all core members of the Defense Association. Unlike Dumbledore's Army, who were tasked with intercepting Werewolves and sniping Acromantulas, they would be taking part in even more brutal fighting afterward.
But no one was afraid because they all knew very well that everything before them was part of Albert's plan.
Though no one had ever figured out exactly how Albert had done it, the current situation was indeed far better than originally expected.
They now even had an Auror unit as powerful reinforcements—and cannon fodder.
So much so that many suspected Albert had used a mass Imperius Curse to make those timid Aurors willingly fight Voldemort alongside them. The more they thought about it, the more unbelievable it seemed.
"Don't get cocky. You just got lucky and struck first."
"If you're really that free, go keep an eye