Another wave of sick realization hit Hermione then. Lucius was not just playing a game. He meant to punish her and his son before he got the results he desired. Hermione thought she would be sick and throw up the food Lucius had the courtesy of feeding her this morning before Job released her, until she saw movement again in the corner of her eye. The boa was still alive and coming for her a second time. Rage filled her once more and this time, she didn't bother with her wand.