It again reteams Scorsese with his favorite actor, Robert De Niro, who had appeared inMean Streets (1973),Taxi Driver (1976), New York, New York (1977),Raging Bull (1980),andThe King of Comedy (1982).Harry and Hermione successfully acquired he locket from Umbridge with aStupefyspell.The three fled from the building (as Harry warded the Dementors off with anExpecto Patronumcommand), while they changed back into their own personas and were pursued by Yaxley (Peter Mullan) - the Head of the Department of Magical Enforcement (and also a Death-Eater) and other guards.(It was a prophetic warning for the Thief - who would soon be flogged for his own criminal activity.) The imprisoned thief had stolen a jeweled ring, and its owner had requested 24 lashes as punishment for the theft.Mathayus watched as his lethally-wounded brother Jessup""s throat was slit by Memnon.The Sorceress, claiming she had a vision ("To ignore this would bring great misfortune.The gods show him favor on this night"), protested Mathayus"" proposed murder, and unexpectedly pleaded that his life be spared.