She was three days into her slow hike through the trails laid out for travelers when she saw the first flare of magic in her peripheral vision. When she'd first made it to the village leading into Motuo the locals had warned Hermione to stay on the path, lest she lose her way and find herself dead. Losing her way hadn't been much of a concern for the witch, knowing she could apparate back to the path if needed, but the recollection of the villager's warnings caused her to pause.