Oliver turned around, an eyebrow raised. "What makes you think I'd do something stupid like that?" That had been precisely his plan, but there was no way he was willing to admit it.
Their gazes locked for a moment and for an instant it felt almost like being back in school, right before a Quidditch match. Oliver could practically feel the adrenaline pumping through his veins. "Go save the world, Grasshopper," Oliver whispered and then everything exploded into action. He dimly noticed Alicia moving and then things were happening too quickly to pay attention to the rest of the world.
Assisted by a little magic he pushed the luggage cart ahead, charging it up with a spell that was to explode upon impact. He moved it right at a Death Eater who was aiming at Alicia, then hit the floor as the cart exploded. Bits of clothes flew through the air, some of which landing on his unprotected arms and leaving little burns.
Oliver's fingers closed around his wand as he struggled back onto his feet. 'Keep distracting,' he told himself. 'Somehow.'