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[brainiest]

[ The feed opens with Hermione in the library - where else would she be? - in the Seelie court, a pile of books and papers around her. It's obvious she's been reading and taking notes, going deeper and deeper into as many of the shelves as she can (and the only place she hasn't been allowed access is the Restricted Area, which she is going to get permission for soon). After a moment of brushing her hair out of her face and forcing a slightly brighter smile she leans forward, into the 'camera'. ]

Hello, everyone. My name is Hermione Granger, for anyone I haven't met yet, and I was just wondering if you'd mind answering a few questions I have?

[ She pauses for a moment, grabbing a piece of paper with a list on it and smoothing it out. ]

I was wondering if you'd all be able to tell me about magic, or powers, or anything that might not be considered 'normal' to the average human or otherwise that exist in your worlds? Maybe magical creatures, too, or beings that you think do not transcend to other places that you've heard of. In my world, if it's alright to call them that, we have magic, magical creatures and humans, giants, werewolves, vampires... But a lot of worlds - or universes, I suppose - don't.

[ She smiles, almost sheepish, shy. ]

I hope this isn't too intrusive, I'm just curious and I'd love to learn more, if I'm able.

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[brainiest]

Yes, it must be! An old language that requires a lot of study just to understand it.

[knightspirit]

Sometimes they could change back into human form, but not permanently. They were basically spirits without bodies. They both had people they wanted to protect, so when they died, they were reincarnated into the form of a pixie.

[relieson]

That's so cool! Can I see a spell sometime?

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[runsaway]

[ Okay, so maybe not the way he should have worded it. He could blame it on the concussion, but Sam isn't sure he'd have something any less incredulous to say under different circumstances. But it's the circumstances themselves that are unbelievable, aren't they? ]

I mean--that's not an alias or anything.

[digophelia]

It is! Although there was more information to spare from this side of the court from the natives, sort of speak. They're not the most forthcoming type, I've found.

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[chromosomes]

[ It takes more self control than he'd like to admit to keep himself from repeating that they shouldn't have to. John sighs instead, looking remarkably like he just bit into a lemon. ]

Just... be careful.

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[brainiest]

Certainly not. If I was going to pick an alias I might have picked a less unusual name.

[ She does tilt her head, offering a weak, nervous smile. ]

Why?

[brainiest]

Oh, I see. So it's almost like a ghost? The idea of unfinished business tying them to the world?

[brainiest]

If you'd like? I wouldn't mind at all.

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[brainiest]

We will, don't worry.

[ Hermione looks strong and determined, so you don't gotta worry daddy John. ]

[brainiest]

Oh, are you in Caer Scima? [ Hermione tilts her head. ] That's where my best friend is.

[devotedqueen]

I wonder if there are any other links between your world's magic system and my own.

[relieson]

Yes, I'd like it a lot! It sounds so cool, so I'd love to see! I've never heard of magic like that!

[knightspirit]

A bit, but it wasn't really about lingering regrets so much as watching over someone. I guess they were like guardian angels of sorts.

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[hexuality]

It's the next year I don't know very much about.

[ Yeah, it kind of sucks. ]

[hexuality]

[ Her brows raise, a little alarmed. ]

Cheerful place.

[thebreakingwave]

It's not too bad.

[ As he shows her around via the locket, it's harder to kid himself what the castle is really like. ]

But it's not home.

[hexuality]

Hardly. None of this really is, but... [ She exhales. ] Anyway, I'd ask how you are but I'm sure Hermione fussed enough for the both of us.

[thebreakingwave]

It reminds me a bit of Slytherin dungeons, so homey, but not my home.

[ He's visibly uncomfortable with what that implies. ]

And you? You're doing well?

[hexuality]

Well, I got through one battle with broken ribs and slept through the other one for about three weeks in a magical coma, so I'd say I'm managing quite well.

[ Did you want her to lie to you, Mr Potter? ]

[thebreakingwave]

[ No, he wanted her to say she'd spent the time resting on the beach drinking punch. ]

Business as usual then.

[ There's a visible flutter of worry. He doesn't like knowing that she's been hurt or worse, in some sort of magical coma. ]

[hexuality]

Yes, it's lovely, perfectly normal.

[ She pauses. ]

And don't look at me like that.

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[brainiest]

We're alive. That's what matters, Ginny.

[brainiest]

Then I'd be glad to show you! We're stuck here, so you may as well learn, right?

[brainiest]

I imagine there must be. Worlds might be parallel but so many things are similar - like a domino effect, parts of each world touch and interlink.