She was empowered by the emotion. It felt like Harry had been winded, taken by surprise by Hermione's act of courage ... and, when he recovered, his response would be so ridiculously intense that Ron would be annihilated if he stayed here, no matter what form he was in. It stoked Hermione's bravery, her brassiness. She could do this ... could face Ron ... and heal Harry in the same, weird situation. Ron would no longer dominate her ... he was inferior, pathetic ... and Hermione was a Queen ...