And then it began. Malfoy rattled off four or five curses in quick succession, but Hermione easily deflected or dodged them. Enola's duelling advice was ringing in her ears ... you'll win if you don't get hit. She would be in the fight as long she wasn't struck. But Malfoy's spells were powerful ... some thundered into Hermione's Shield Charms and almost broke through. One even clipped the hem of her battle dress, but the runes absorbed the magical energy, recycled it through the enchantments and sent it flowing back through the fabric, fortifying the protections.