Just as she worked up the courage to move closer to her home, Hermione was stopped in her tracks. A body appeared out of nowhere at her back to reach out and cover her mouth. She froze, afraid that she'd been discovered by a less-than-friendly Death Eater. There were plenty within the ranks who had it out for her. The momentary fear subsiding, she prepared herself to fight back until the familiar voice whispered in her ear stilled her movements.