Despite things not going as planned – as always – they make it out of the mansion without incident, thanks to Malfoy's quick thinking, and the lack of brains in the snatchers they come across, but Hermione can't help but think that Malfoy's behaviour will count as deeply suspicious in retrospect, when her escape comes to light. She worries silently as she hurries along beside Malfoy – her hand in his so that he can guide her over the uneven ground in the moonless night, without even a lumos charm. The snow shifts beneath her boots, and her nose feels numb with cold. Due to the warning wards, they are unable to use any magic in the stretch of land between the mansion and the forest they are making for.