The sun had just begun to peek over the horizon when she stepped outside the tent behind the former tavern owner. No one else was yet outside, something she was sure was planned. After a quick glance around the area to be sure no one was watching, Aberforth stepped outside of Draco's protective circle. He didn't look over his shoulder to see if she was following, simply expected that she would. Hermione stayed just a few steps behind him up until the moment he crossed over the village's wards.