"Use a shield, Draco." Lucius snapped. Hermione was surprised to see that despite his quip, Lucius was inching towards Draco almost in a protective manner. Hermione climbed down the tree and tip toed towards the field so she could get a better view as she watched Lucius for several minutes as he defended both himself and Draco, hoping that he would soon falter. At the rate his wand work was going though, the Bowtruckles might not going to be able to overcome him. If only they were closer to some of the other trees, I could hit another without them coming after me. in his attempt to move away from the Bowtruckles and closer to his son, Lucius's back had turned so it was no longer facing Hermione. "You."