Staying in the shadows she trekked up the path to castle. Passing through the entrance she felt the little magic the wards have left wash over her. Slipping through the broken doors she crept towards the staircase, hoping they were still in tact. A sigh escaped her as she saw the stairs. The upper portion was fine, but the part that connected to the first floor was in ruins. Hermione quickly gauged the distance between floor and stair before backing up. With a running start she leaped. The staircase rattled, small chunks falling to the floor as she gripped the bottom stair.