Barty Crouch Jr. dodged their attacks and launched a counter-attack. The surrounding hedges were damaged in the duel, and several magical creatures darted out from within, racing away down other paths.
After dodging another spell, Alistair seized the opening and struck Barty Crouch Jr. with an Impediment Jinx. Barty Crouch Jr. staggered back and fell, but quickly rolled over, clutching his Wand to evade a curse from Sirius Black. With lightning-fast reflexes, Sirius fired a Stunning Spell at him; Barty tried to dodge aside, but before he could fully clear the path, he was hit and knocked unconscious.
Sirius cautiously approached, using his Wand to tentatively poke the Barty Crouch disguised as Moody, whose fake eye rolled out from the force of the nudge. With a look of disgust, Sirius kicked him and began searching through his clothes and pockets.
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