The Trio Escapes Xenophilius's House

PAGES: 424-425

After narrowly escaping the collapsing house of Xenophilius Lovegood, Harry Potter, Ron Weasley, and Hermione Granger Apparate to safety in a field at dusk. Hermione immediately casts protective spells around them, and they reflect on how close they were to being captured by the Death Eaters. They discuss the consequences of Xenophilius's betrayal and his motivations for trying to sell them out.