"Open wide little Mudblood", the lead snatcher’s voice was a parody sing-song voice, as he waved his most severe gag; like a teasing pendulum; across his captive’s eye-line. The removal of the body-bind curse had only been replaced with further restrictions as her body had been successfully contorted by the new uncomfortable bondage of tight leather straps. Hermione knew that she had regained control of her previously frozen facial features, but her wounded pride forced her to remain stoic, she knew any pleading would fall on deaf ears. She was doubly motivated to keep her mouth shut, it was the only remaining protest available to her. Even as the rest of the battalion continued to add to her current restraints, she focused on the only thing remaining in her control, trying to frustrate the leader’s plans by keeping her mouth firmly shut.