With a piercing shriek from Peter, splashing blood hit Allie's face. The warm, sticky sensation made her stomach churn.
With Allie's abrupt interference, the spell's force was scattered. Part of the magic grazed Peter, slicing off his right ear and injuring him, though not fatally; the other part struck the dilapidated wall heavily, instantly blasting out a huge hole.
The perpetual snow of Hogsmeade drifted down with the gentle breeze, swirling into the room. The chilly snowflakes pulled everyone out of the tense atmosphere.
Chapter 173