 ~ Mrs. Steve Harrington ~ It be like that sometimes.
16. Impedimenta
"Don't rush off to far ahead, Barkley,'' Rachel called after her terrier who was trotting away but occasionally pausing to sniff a plant or two. Like his owner, Barkley loved flora. Today, the duo was taking a mild hike in the forest behind the Watson house.
Barkley gave a few excited barks and Rachel saw him rush off. "He's probably off to chase a rabbit,'' the nineteen year old mused to herself. It was something the dog usually did. A sudden movement distracted her. Rachel gasped loudly.
A huge branch had broken off one of the trees and was falling towards Barkley. "Barkley!'' she shouted. She needed to do something and quickly too! "Impedimenta!'' Once it was slowed, she rushed forward and was able to snatch Barkley out of harms way.
"Are you alright?'' The dog was hugged closely. He in turn barked and licked her face.
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