Chapter IV- getting rid of the problem, research and planning
Shit, Shit, Shit.
There's an infected woman on my doorstep!
There's an infected woman on my doorstep!
What do I do?
I can't confront her, the emergency info made it clear the infection spreads through saliva, bites, and scratches. I know their weak spot is the head, but without a long-range weapon, I'd just put myself at risk. I'm tired and hungry, and throwing up everything I ate didn't help. Plus, just looking at sandwiches makes me sick.
But what's the plan? I have to get her out before she attracts more.
Think, Harry...
Maybe noise could lure her away, but how?
I pace back and forth.
A radio, perhaps?
No, I'd have to go out to set it up.
Magic?
No way, I don't know what the wizarding world's like, I could get in trouble.
I've got it! Dudley has a drone, a gift from my uncle to calm him down when he's bored. I can attach the MP3 to it and lead her away with music. It's a temporary fix; I'll have to find a better solution to face them next time.
Decision made, I dash upstairs to Dudley's room, searching for the drone. It's not hard to find; it's under the bed.
Spoiled, tantrum-throwing brat...
Damn, I'm acting like Snape.
Forget it, Harry, focus on solving the problem.
Taking a deep breath, I grab the MP3 and electrical tape, attaching it to the drone and turning it on at a safe height. Opening the window, I release it outside, guiding it to the front porch away from the woman's reach. She doesn't show much interest, but eventually follows it to the road. I lead her as far as possible, ensuring she can't follow it back, then quickly bring it back inside.
With her gone, I finally breathe a sigh of relief, but relaxation is short-lived. I can't rest until all the downstairs doors and windows are secure. Only then do I sit down, exhausted and starving. It's already six in the morning; I force myself to eat something light, making tea and nibbling on biscuits. Then I decide to research the disease on Dudley's computer.
Hours pass as I review news and reports, all with the same message: STAY AT HOME.
I make a list of everything we have, especially food. There's plenty; if I ration it well, I can stay here for weeks.
I hope it's enough until things get back to normal...