She felt her world tipping sideways even though she was standing still. A rushing sound filled her ears as possibility after possibility flew through her mind. Shaking her head numerous times, Hermione backed away from Theo and the Time-Turner. She ran into Loki, causing them both to stumble. He held her upright, his hands gripping her so hard she was sure there would be bruises on her shoulders tomorrow, if not later tonight. Quickly pulling herself together, Hermione vehemently slashed her hand at the blasted Time-Turner, knowing only bad things could come from this. However, it wasn't her who finally replied, but Loki instead.