Hermione summoned up all her emotions, all her fears, all her hatred ... every ounce of her love for Harry ... and she stood up fiercely, facing Ron as he reached her. He looked totally startled as their eyes met, seemingly unable to process how Hermione had managed to break through his restraining command. Hermione was primed now, she glared at Ron, rabid anger in every line of her face. She pushed him back with her very mind ... and then laughed madly as she considered the abject hilarity of the contest.