The cauldron was lit, the black candles sparked to life. Hermione watched the sinister silhouettes of the seven death eaters stand in guard around the circle drawn on the sterile ground of the graveyard. Bella offered her dagger with her head bowed. To her left Lucius stood side by side Dolohov holding the cup and the ring. Hermione gestured her approval and holding the dagger turned to Harry. 