Ever since Antonin Dolohov had given it to her when she was just sixteen, on that fateful night searching for Harry's prophecy at the Ministry of Magic, Hermione had kept it hidden in her shame. She'd met Dolohov only once since then, during the public execution of Filius Flitwick. Dolohov had wanted to have the former Charms Master's head mounted on ebony as a trophy, his reward for subduing the legendary dueller, and Hermione had also gotten the impression that he fancied using his trademark curse on her again, just to finish the job he failed to do back at the Ministry.