Why are they saying 'them'? Severus suddenly woundered. There is only one captive. He scanned the surroundings. No one else around.
The Death Eaters moved and the light crept with them. For the first time Severus noticed the light source that illuminated the scene was the Death Eater's own wands with the tips lit. They have wands, Severus told himself, so why the knife?
Questions and uncertianity clawed at Severus' mind.
Hermione stood beside him, as if suspended. The knife sliced through the air slowly, unnaturally slowly. Severus saw her mouth open in a silent scream out of the corner of his eye.