Abducted.

So this was no ordinary smuggling case. It didn't take a genius—or an auror—to put the pieces together: the abductors were likely using the amortentia to placate their victim.

The dangers of the situation aside, Lachlan wondered what the logistics of him being involved with this was.

First: could be help? Would his presence make things worse? He had a wand and was at least twice the size of the much shorter auror, which could help with the intimidation factor. Second: had his presence interrupted the mission, or had she been slacking when he arrived? And thirdly: was he going to get out of this without being yelled at in front of the entire team?

There wasn't much time for debate.

"There were plenty of girls," he scoffed, holding out his hand in an offer to hold her papers while she presumably prepared for action. "But I was only taking note of whether they had wands or potions, not if they were young or with someone." If he had that sort of memory, he might have done better in school.

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