Before Hermione could even open her mouth to reply, Draco's hand was ripped away from hers, a sharp gasp the only warning as another team of Aurors quickly disarmed him and forced him to his knees, his hands raised in surrender. Outraged, Hermione took one step toward him, but was stopped by Robards's hand on her shoulder. She whipped around to face Harry, whose face showed the same mix of shock and anger bubbling in her chest. The foyer fell quiet as people around the room noticed the growing tension and either stepped forward or back, ready to assist or avoid escalation.