"They made it all seem so genuine ... even going as far as telling people to expect delays on being reunited with their possessions, as it was getting too dangerous to carry very much along the Ratway as time went on. Fear does the most terrible things to people, Hermione. The Magicals were so desperate to escape, most forgot they could probably Transfigure everything they owned and put into a box no bigger than that one I gave you your engagement ring in.