Her response was cut off in the middle by the press of his lips against hers. Boldly in front of everyone in the Three Broomsticks, including her husband's personal spy, Rodolphus put all of his emotion into the act. At first she was too startled by the abruptness to push him away. The wizard used her hesitancy to his advantage at first. When she had her wits about her again, Hermione placed both of her hands on his chest and pushed him forcefully away.