Surprised, the Death Eaters fell back, and several fell, but they were still outnumbered. Three advanced on Hermione, but behind them, she saw one of the hooded figures attack Harry and Ginny from behind, hitting them in rapid succession with a scarlet disarming charm. They spun around, defenceless now, as the Death Eater circled closer. If he got his hands on them, he would apparate them away, and they would be lost. Hermione had less than a second to think.