Someone gasped nearby. The air seemed to freeze as Harry paused mid step. Nobody uttered a word as he wheeled around to face Malfoy again, who looked pleased with himself. Pansy was trying to wave her hands towards Malfoy, trying to ward him off silently with a panicked look on her face. Even Crabbe and Goyle had realised that their leader had royally messed up as they stepped back and away from him. Everyone within hearing distance was watching the ordeal play out with bated breath, waiting for whoever would make the first move.