video ( open to seelie + unseelie )

[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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[thebreakingwave]

I just got here, but I think so?

[ The way she says it leaves a weight in his stomach. Did he get 'sorted' wrong? ]

Are you okay?

[brainiest]

You're in Caer Scima and I'm in Caer Glaem, Harry. [ She deflates a little, almost flopping in the chair. ] We're on opposite sides, about two months walk from each other.

[thebreakingwave]

Oh.

[ He's turned the locket back to himself and Hermione can probably see the way his shoulder slump just a little. ]

That's not great, but at least we're on the same planet and we can talk to each other. And we will see each other. Like a little distance can keep us apart.

[ He's determined. ]

[brainiest]

I think we've had it worse than this before, haven't we?

[ She forces a smile; his determination has always bolstered her confidence. ]

At least we don't have to sleep in a tent this time around.

[thebreakingwave]

If you do find yourself missing my snoring, let me know and we can leave our lockets on overnight. Or you can just charm some rocks to rattle in a tin can, if you'd like?

[ Harry is always helpful. Always.

It's just that his opinion of helpful is a bit skewed. ]

[brainiest]

That's so... Sweet of you, Harry.

[ By the wrinkle of her nose? It's obvious it isn't. ]

But - oh! I have my bag with me, with all your clothes and things from when we were travelling. I don't suppose I'd be able to send them to you... Maybe you could Summon them?

[thebreakingwave]

You're brilliant. All I came with was my wand, broom, and what I've got on.

[ A change of trousers is more than enough to put a smile on his face. ]

[brainiest]

Let me just have a look -

[ And there's a rather large thump as her bag is placed on the table and she winces. The books, every time. She should really put them somewhere safe. ]

I have some jeans, some shirts, a couple of pairs of trainers - I think some are Ron's, but I don't think he'd mind too much.

[thebreakingwave]

He's not here, is he?

[ It would've really been alright if all three of them were there, but as it is, they'll do well enough. ]

I haven't seen anyone here that I recognize.

[brainiest]

No, no, he's not. Oh! But Ginny is - she's over here, with me. She's going to be thrilled that you're alright!

[thebreakingwave]

Oh, good!

[ Harry doesn't realize that Hermione might not come from exactly the same point in the timeline as him. ]

Is there anyone else we know? And anything else you've found out that you think I should be aware of?

[brainiest]

No, Ginny's the only one - but she's from before the end of the war, Harry. I mean, she was brought here before the war ended. In her time she's still fighting as part of the DA, so I've had to explain a few things to her.

[ Other than that... Well. ]

Merlin is here?

[thebreakingwave]

Thank you for that. How long have you been here and when do you come from? As far as I know, we'd just spoken, but Ginny never vanished during the war either.

[ And Merlin? Well, why not Merlin. Maybe Santa Claus will show up next. ]

[brainiest]

Two months, give or take a little bit. I come from after the war, when things are in the process of being rebuilt - it's the same for you, then?

[thebreakingwave]

About the same. It was November for me, so this sudden burst of spring has been a bit strange.

[ Unlike, say, the imps, castle, orcs, and all the rest of the madness. ]

[brainiest]

It is a bit of a whiplash, isn't it? [ She shakes her head. ] I wonder what it's like outside the castle - I haven't really had a chance to explore.

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[thebreakingwave]

I've got my broom, so I'm planning to have a bit of a fly around to see what there is to see.

Which reminds me, what's it like in your castle? Is everyone reasonable?

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[brainiest]

Of course you have your broom. Why wouldn't you?

[ She almost rolls her eyes. Almost. Boys and their toys. ]

Most of them are nice, really. We have a lot of the same ideals, I imagine, given we were placed here.

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[thebreakingwave]

[ It's not a toy! It's a very useful item. That goes very, very fast and he loves it madly. ]

That's good. It really is.

[ He'd been a bit worried that the Seelie castle was rather a lot like the Unseelie and he's pretty sure that Hermione would not be happy here. Not at all. ]

[hexuality]

[ Grinning, ]

Too bloody right I didn't vanish. What good would I do holed up in Azkaban?

[thebreakingwave]

Ginny! It's not quite as bad as Azkaban over there, is it?

[hexuality]

Seeing as I'm too clever to've ended up there at all, can't say I can compare. I'd say it's a lot like Hogwarts if it weren't for the giant worms, but we had a basilisk so maybe it's not too different at all.

[ Merlin, it's been months since she's even heard his voice. ]

Hi, Harry.

[thebreakingwave]

I hope you haven't had to scrub cauldrons yet.

[ Harry nods. It is sort of like home, but not really like the parts of Hogwarts that he spent a lot of time in. ]

Hi.

[hexuality]

Even if I had, I wouldn't tell you. What, and make you jealous of all the fun you'd be missing out on?

Where are you, then?

[thebreakingwave]

You too kind.

[ Harry picks up his locket and pans it around the room behind him. It's clearly a castle, but the colours are darker, and there's some rather gruesome looking creatures depicted in stained glass. As he turns the image, he narrates:]

Welcome to scenic Caer Scima.