With that said, and enjoying the way both Potter and Thor’s faces broke into identical masks of surprised horror, Loki used his residual Star Magic to tear a hole in the astral plane and disappear into the void. Once inside, the tear sealing behind him, he ignored the dark creatures that lurked there and sought out Hermione’s core. He found it quickly, like a beacon in the night, and made quick work of preparing to exit. He knew he would have hell to pay for his little magic trick, but right now all that mattered was making sure his family was safe from the demons of his past.