But his throat went dry and he froze, mouth open, when Hermione turned around to face him, drawing a middle-sized dagger from her bag. His heart nearly stopped when he realised it was the same object he used to threaten her once; during his delirious meltdown. Before he had a chance to protest, she pointed the dagger towards him, placing her index finger on her plump lips; shushing him with the gesture. 