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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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You will have my aid when the time comes, and now, with whatever may be done right away. A place where all might come to be healed is a great boon, and will benefit many that I fear this war will deeply harm.

[Pod is completely sincere in that, and standing up as straight and tall as she can--not that she manages much, being so small and slender. Then she has to pause and consider the question.]

I cannot say I've ever been to Healer's Gift, or really encountered a Healer long enough to ask that. We Beast Healers mostly have contact with simplers--who make medicines out of the herbs--and I've been lucky in life never to be so seriously hurt!

But I do know that tattoos show rank, and will spread farther and be more intricate for Masters and the higher ranked Healers. What magic they might have imbued, or not, is not something shared.

Beast Healers, and most guilds, show our ranks with our clothing. Should I make Journeywoman, say, I would be entitled to a tunic of a slightly different cut, and with a brighter green piping along the seams.

I'll keep you updated on my plans, then. It might have to start out as Seelie based, and for our friends and animals, but if I can expand then maybe...

[ In time this could end up being worthwhile and something rather good. She could, maybe, work something out in Nimh Gleanne if it survived a war, hand out Floo Powder so people can get there easier, adjust things here and there... It would be hard work but it would be worth it. ]

Maybe that's something we ought to consider, if we're going to train and help people learn. A badge or something to show who does what and who the best person to learn from. Not rank, as much, but specialisation and skill. It would help for newcomers that aren't entirely sure where to go or who to talk to and it seems entirely logical.

[ She looks back over with a smile. ]

Perhaps we could organise some tunics and outfits once we get started, together.

[Pod nods seriously, listening and agreeing.]

I do like the idea of a badge that may be put on tunics or cloaks, so that all might recognize us and find what help they need. They would be simple things to put together, and if made sturdily, moved from outfit to outfit. Different combinations of colors could easily be said to mean different skills, and once word got out, people would be able to recognize them with no trouble. Clothing too, though I think we might need to contact someone who works the craft for that.

You know what? I'm going to make a list of all these things and start a plan of action. Then we can get together, maybe, and start this process off? It's something important that we definitely need to consider making a legitimate thing. I know the Courts have their own healing wings, but...

[ She wrinkles her nose, shaking her head. ]

It's not the same as being neutral. Of sharing our knowledge with each other.

I know well what you mean. This sounds that it will eventually be an aid to all, and it may be a silly hope, but I hope that something like this may make some here see the folly of wars that take so very many lives.

[Pod, almost without thinking, tries to stand straighter, looking determined.]

I will look in the library. I'm not sure what spells I can learn here, aside from what I already know, but I've learned one. There may yet be more that my own gift will allow. And even if not, there are some that may learn them, if such books exist! I can keep a list as well.