Rodolphus" closed fist slammed into her jaw. No longer bothering to simply slap her when she said something that displeased him, the blow to her face was a painful reminder that he held the power. Furious that the wizard dared to strike his mother, Oliver acted as is he was going to go after the monster. Hermione begged him to stop and think of his little sister as she pushed him back firmly, but gently. There was a great deal of passion in her son, just like his father. It could either help him or be his downfall. Understanding that he wouldn't have a chance against the wizard, Oliver backed down.