Without another word, Hela began to squeeze, her fingers cracking through Mjolnir with an ease that left everyone stunned. As the hammer was destroyed, an explosion tore outward from it, sending everyone in the vicinity flying. Hermione's body hit the ground hard, but Loki threw himself atop her prone form so as to protect her from the magical blast. When the dust cleared, Hela stood victorious, a smirk upon her pale face. Thor was staring at his fallen hammer, a look of pure dread on his noble face.