Hermione Attacks Ron for Leaving

PAGES: 380-381

Hermione is startled awake by Harry's excitement. When she sees Ron standing there with the Sword of Gryffindor, she immediately flies into a rage, furious at Ron for leaving them and then returning without explanation. She begins hitting Ron while yelling at him, and Harry casts a Shield Charm to stop the attack. Hermione is livid, accusing Ron of abandoning them and not caring whether they lived or died.