Neither of them heeded her command. Instead of moving away from the dog, Lizzie pressed herself against his fur, effectively acting as a human shield for the monster. Hermione didn't know what to do next. If she screamed for help, the wrong villagers might show up. She knew how bad it looked to an outsider. The evil lunatic Madam Dolohov held a child at wand-point who only wished to protect the helpless dog from the witch's cruelty. She had no doubt that Lizzie could make herself cry if prompted by witnesses. Turning her back wasn't an option. Either Rodolphus would transform into a wizard and curse her as she ran for help she could trust or he'd take Lizzie away. Kidnapping would be just as bad as Lizzie getting hurt for Hermione.