"When we got downstairs we found that the cellar door had been locked, as well as protected against standard unlocking spells like alohomora.  Severus Snape used a bombarda spell to blast the door open.  We found the defendant involved in a physical altercation with Mrs. Snape-Yaxley.  He had dragged her by the hair, and she had a red handprint on her face where he’d slapped her.  My husband was unconscious, from having been hit with a stunning spell."  Narcissa shot a glare at Ron, who met her stare defiantly.  "He was detained, and Minister Shacklebolt was summoned immediately."