A distinct pop in the distance drew his attention, it was followed in quick succession by a second pop. It appeared he had company. He guessed he had five minutes or so if the intruders came directly towards him based on the volume of noises. He continued to work quickly, keeping his ears carefully attuned to the sounds of the forest around him. He was almost there, he needed another forty seconds maximum when he heard the first snaps of branches underneath someone's feet. He turned in the direction of the noise, abandoning the spellwork on the wards. 