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[ The locket opens on just Hermione's face; behind her there is nothing but a blank wall, at least until she turns. Then there's a small bookshelf, a series of vials and a cauldron before she sits down and refocuses the camera on her and nothing else. It takes her a moment to speak but she does - after taking a long, deep breath. ]

For anyone that doesn't know me, my name is Hermione Granger. We're about to enter a war and I don't think it's right that any of us enter entirely unprepared - there's only so much we can do, but I intend to do whatever I can to make sure that everyone is ready and as capable as they can be.

[ Another deep breath and she turns, so that both her cauldrons are in sight. ]

I've been brewing potions for the last few days, as much as I can and as quickly as I can. I have things for cuts, scrapes, wounds, for loss of blood and for burns, anti-paralysis... I think you get the idea. I've got a lot of stock and I'm ready to give it to anyone who thinks they might need it before they go and fight. If you need it after then you know my name and how to contact me, right?

[ She looks troubled, still; war isn't something she is entirely comfortable with, even now, even with how familiar she is with it. ]

Just let me know if you want or need something and I can pop over and deliver it. And if you have, um, friends that might need it but can't read this? Let me know. I'm an equal opportunist potioneer, I promise. Thank you for your time.

[ And, added a little later, if the change in the shadows of the room are any indication -- ]

You don't have to pay me for them, but if you can find ingredients or donate something that would be nice. Just so I can keep this going.

[ Happy, Mako? ]

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...remind me to teach you a thing or two about runnin' a business, lass. But aye, I can introduce the three of you. Warning, they've recently received some bad news from home and may not be their normal selves.

Oh, no, I'm - I'm sorry, for them. [ And she does look sorry. She hesitates before she nods her head. ] I'll bring a set of three to you. Just tell me where to meet you?

By the front gates. If I am not there, the workers will be able to tell you where to find me.

I can do that. Is there anything else you need? I have my magic too. I can charm things? I made some people extended bags, if you need something like that.

[He holds up his hand to hopefully stop her stream of charity]

No, no, there is nothing else I can think of that we need...though those bags may be useful all the same. Unless you've a way to use these lockets without using the lockets, there is nothing else we need.

Oh, you mean... Like a separate network? That isn't the one we're given?

[ A sly little smile crosses her lips. ]

I can do that.

[...he's interested]

Not necessarily a seperate network, just a way to access it without using these Queen-given lockets. I do not trust them.

That is exactly what I mean. I can, um, make anything into a device like the lockets as long as it has a nice, flat surface. One of my friends uses a knife.

I see. We may need to discuss business, then.

Business? How many do you need?

Three, and of course I will need to know what I can offer you in return.

Three should be easy, but I'm really not sure what ask for in return. I've never run a business before, not like this, and getting it off the ground won't be that easy.

[ SPEW was an organisation. ]

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Yes, that much is obvious.

[He isn't judging, just agreeing]

What do you need? I do not have a forge yet, but I aim to build one. I could craft you something.

To go with my three knives?

[ Big little brother Mako has prepared her. ]

Honestly, the only thing I'm missing that I might need is a third cauldron, or a better set of bars for my - um. Hideaway.

Ah, I should have clarified. I am an artisan. I make decorative things, though I can make blades if there is a need and other practical bits.

I think most of the things I need I can get from markets anyway. You'd be surprised what you can find if you ask the faeries or the natives.

[ She shakes her head. ]

Anything you would make would be lovely, I'm sure. It would only be a bit of magic - if you wanted to make your items I could enchant them. Would that be fair?

[He nods]

That would work, yes. Hopefully I will be able to get at least one item to you soon.

Then it's a deal. Just let me know and I will be at your service.

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