Shrieks of mirth and wild whooping made them turn back; it appeared that Percy had successfully removed Audrey's garter. Now it was time for the new Mrs. Weasley to toss her bridal bouquet into the crowd. Hands reached and clasped skyward, only for the clump of flowers to not get very much loft. Ginny shrieked as the petals literally whacked her in the nose; thinking quickly, Harry ended up trapping the bouquet against her face with his hands.