Beating Red Caps physically was far too brutal. The students actually preferred using spells to subdue them.
Fighting techniques could shorten their reaction times, allowing them to cast spells with knockback effects.
From Lupin's perspective, all four groups had their own methods.
After several perilous sneak attacks, whenever Harry and the others reached a corner, they took turns casting Tracking Charms.
They gave the Red Cap no opportunity at all. A very clever approach.
Justin and Ernie's group was much more conventional.
Though they could handle the attacks, it was hardly easy.
The Red Cap on Vincent's side had taken several savage beatings. It probably would not come back without absolute confidence.
The maze was huge, with countless branching paths.
Half a lesson had passed, and all four groups were roughly the same distance from the exit.
"We can't keep going like this!" Harry cast a Tracking Charm and quickly ran around the corner.
While searching for the exit, they also had to stay alert for attacks that could come at any moment.
"Do you have a plan?" Ron followed behind him, casting another Tracking Charm when the blue orb vanished.
Harry looked back and stopped when the orb drifted farther away.
Lavender and Parvati ran over, while Seamus and Dean at the very back cast Tracking Charms at the same time.
The Red Cap had not given up. It had hidden itself again, just as before.
"I have an idea..." Harry explained his plan.
Ron pulled a long face after hearing it. "Why me?"
"Because I believe in you." Harry moved closer to Lavender and Parvati. "You do too, right?"
Corners were blind spots, and also perfect places for ambushes.
Lavender and Parvati hesitated, but in the end, they nodded.
Harry let out a breath. "Seamus, Dean, what about