Well.

Oliver had not been expecting THAT! He had forgotten that when the Skrewt shot flames out of its butt that it actually caused the thing to propel forward. If he had of remembered that then he would have told the kids to get out of the way altogether.

But unfortunately he never got the time to say anything as the bloody thing came hurtling towards them. He never even had the time to get out of the way.

His wand was raised, rather uselessly, as the Skrewt barreled into him and he landed flat on his back with the Skrewt still on top of him. At least he had managed to keep hold of his wand.

"GETITOFFME!!"