It was only moments before the Great Hall rang with silence. Voldemort wobbled slightly, and both Snape and Bellatrix flanked him, assisting him back to his throne. The ease with which they manoeuvred him suggested it was not the first time he had needed it. Hermione tucked this thought behind her walls to consider later. Once he was seated, the red eyes found her once more. Hermione stalked up to the edge of the steps.