Spells ricocheted outwards in a haphazard manner, causing their advance to be slow and chaotic. Hermione found herself sprawled out on the ground to avoid rogue spells more than once before they were close enough to cast with enough accuracy to avoid friendly fire. Harry’s first spell connected with an unsuspecting Death Eater, leaving the man petrified on the ground. The wizard closest to him lifted his arm to prepare to cast when he suddenly dropped his arm back down, hissing in pain. Seconds later the two remaining dark wizards were also reaching down to their left arms. 