The spell simply bounced off the spider, but it turned its attention away from Cedric and scuttled towards Harry. Harry let out a battle cry and swung his sword, and he was rewarded when the blade cut off one of the acromantula’s front legs. It let out a hiss of pain and it jumped away from Harry’s second swing. Harry then brought the sword up and attempted to cut the spider in half, but it jumped at him and tackled him right at the waist. Harry lost his grip on the Serpent Slayer, and it hit the ground with a dull thud. Meanwhile, Harry and the acromantula also fell, kicking up dirt and grass as they rolled.