"No idea," Remus said grimly, watching the things overhead. "But I dare say it doesn't look good."

He twisted around, pointing his wand at the robot before casting the counter-charm to allow it to move again. "Nothing will be buggered up," he told the green man. "Though if you know any weaknesses these creatures have, that would be great."

The translation spell was taking better hold. Most of that sentence had been understandable.