She couldn't explain why she was more intrigued than frightened by him. Even when she berated herself for not taking her safety seriously, she couldn't change her feelings. It could all be one big trap. Force had been attempted a couple times since she first escaped. Alecto Carrow had been uncomfortably close to catching up with her in London. Only the tentative friendship she'd long ago established with the woman kept her out her clutches. A split second of hesitation on Allie's part had been all that Hermione needed. She was able to move out of the way at the last moment to safety. Her conscience only plagued her slightly about Allie's fate when she returned to Hogsmeade. Their master would not be pleased. Neither would Antonin. At best she would just be subjected to the Cruciatus Curse. At worst... well, it didn't matter. Hermione couldn't afford to think about anyone else when her own survival wasn't yet guaranteed.