Harry looked up at Hermione, feeling useless and impotent against the power of these Dark creatures. For her part, Hermione seemed unfazed. She simply nodded at Harry, signalling that she was completely in control. She’d known all along. She’d felt the signal sent out by the destruction of Harry’s monument and she was ready for action. She raised her wand, her magic was flaring from it in flecks of light, then she aimed a spell at the rubble of the house.