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I know I've made an entry like this before, but I thought it might be apt to make a new one considering how official things have become lately.

[ Hermione looks at the camera, initially nervous but gathering in her own determination, expression tightening before she continues to speak, careful and measured and making sure she doesn't rush her words. Anyone that hasn't seen her since June will have heard the rumours of her duel and will see the mark of it on her face - a scar, healed now, covering the left side of her from her brow down across her cheek. ]

My name is Hermione Granger and my friend Dorian Gray and I run a business called Artefacta. Together, we make and produce potions, runes and protective enchantments for you to use for whatever you happen to be doing while you're here in the Drabwurld. We can also create and enchant items for communication, generally compasses, should you need that for anything - or if the lockets stop working as they did this past year.

[ She nods her head, turning the camera to show off the cloaks, compasses and set of vials that litter the desk she's sitting behind. ]

If you need something please feel free to contact us privately or visit me at the White Citadel. Tell the guards outside my door you're here on business and I'll make sure they let you in.

[ Unfortunately, since January, Hermione has had her rooms on lockdown, just to be safe. Only a few people are allowed in without permission and, generally, people looking to buy things are not on that list.

But - she continues. ]

I've also been learning to duel and swordfight over the last year and I was hoping to find someone who wouldn't mind sparring or practising with me. Nothing professional or intense, I'm hardly that good, but a little something to make sure I don't go out of shape would be nice. Let me know? And... Thank you. In advance.

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I'm not doing too much now, so we could arrange something in the training yard at Caer Glaem if you'd like?

Of course. I very much would like to resume a practice of teaching young ladies self defense and how to use a blade but...well I am uncertain of if there would be such a need.

[But look! One person to teach! She's probably unorthodoxly happy.]

I rise nearly before dawn for prayers. I am available at any time after that.

I don't see why you can't do that at the Citadel, if you'd like. I'm sure there are quite a few women that would like to learn to keep themselves safe.

[ Adela probably would have, before she died. A handmaiden deserved better, Hermione thinks, sad. ]

Perhaps mid-morning?

I will see what interest there is in such a thing. Perhaps there will be some, as you say.

[Well, she certainly hopes so anyway.]

That will be fine. In the practice yard or elsewhere?

I think there will be. Some people come from worlds where learning to use a sword is normal but there are a few people that might be able to handle the tuition. As for where - the practise yard would be perfect.

I was privileged I was allowed to learn a sword and then a knife. It would be my honor to teach others how they might protect themselves.

I will see you tomorrow morning, then, mademoiselle?

I'll see what arrangements I can make for you. Even if it's just pointing people in your direction and helping set something up in the training yard it'll be worth doing.

[ A nod. ]

Absolutely.

Of course. I would be most appreciative, mademoiselle. I suggest you wear older clothing...just in case.

[And hopefully Lia will have a lesson plan for the more modern woman by the morning.]

Though I suppose I should offer lessons to boys as well, if they are at the same disadvantage.

I have just the outfit in mind, don't worry.

[ Anything would suit Hermione, really; she has around six knives and no idea who to use them. ]

If you'd like to do this as a permanent position I could pay you for it and send students your way. I'll take it up with the Marshal as well?

Perhaps I should teach you before you offer to pay me.

[But her tone is teasing and fond.]

It does sound like something I might enjoy, if there is interest. Let us speak on it after your lesson.

I might be getting a bit ahead of myself, but learning new things is exciting.

[ Even if it's for a rather unpleasant reason. ]

Good idea. We'll see what you can teach me, a modern girl, and then work something out together?

Learning is exciting if you have a qualified teacher and I hope to do well by you.

[She'll try her hardest, anyway. Lesson one about hiding knives in your skirt already is rewritten.]

Of course. I shall look forward to it.

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