The door to the kitchen opened right as she allowed the upsetting thought to cross her mind. Hoping that it was a furious Antonin come to berate her for being reckless and foolish, Hermione's stomach sank when she saw the smirk on Rodolphus" face. She should've known that no matter how short she made her visit, it wouldn't go unnoticed by the monster. Preparing herself to fight, she pointed her wand in the man's face. His response was simply to hold up his empty hands, proving that he wasn't about to engage her in a duel.