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[ 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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[ The same can be said in return; she's rather glad to see him in a less violent manner and her smile proves it. ]

That's - wow. A huge leap forward in science, compared to my world. I don't think we've even begun to send things to Mars yet.

[ And, hah, she brightens. ]

I don't mind. Ginny's from my world - we'll sort each other out.

Truth be told, we wouldn't be there either if it hadn't been for a different archaeological dig in Nevada.

[ And now no one can get to Mars because he blew the base up. But it was for a good reason, okay. ]

I'd hoped so. If I don't have to convince her to leave a battlefield when she's got broken ribs ever again, I'll be much happier.

[ She really would dwell upon the dig, she would, but Ginny... ]

She's always been particularly... Stubborn. I think it's a family trait.

She is a redhead.

[ With a wry grin, and a bit of a rub at the stubble on his face- ]

I'm sure she'll see this and yell at us both, too.

I don't doubt it. She might be a little occupied with her sort-of boyfriend, though.

"Sort-of boyfriend"?

[ big brother john, transform into ceiling john ]

It's... Complicated. Romance in the middle of a war really feasible.

Hrm.

[ He's going to keep an eye on this. ]

And now in another war here.

Yes. It's not an ideal situation, but it's not something we're unused to either.

[ She shakes her head, obviously uncomfortable with the whole fighting aspect. ]

You shouldn't have to be used to it.

[ John rubs at his face. ]

There are some things we can't change. [ She purses her lips, shaking her head, solemn. ] All we can do is fight to make it better.

Still shouldn't be up to you to fight. Your life's just starting.

[ Of course, he'd joined the Marines right out of high school -- but after seeing the Kid die, seeing Gavroche and Ginny and Hermione and Mako fighting and talking about fighting like it's all they've known, he's got some strong opinions on how they shouldn't be in the middle of war. ]

We didn't really have a choice, but... You're right. It wasn't fair that so much responsibility was left to us, but we did it. We saved our world and we saved so many people - as many as we could. Even if we lost a lot along the way.

[ She shakes her head, feeling herself fall into that strange feeling of melancholy and disappointment. Swallowing, she shakes her head and smiles softly, as best as she can. ]

We're strong. We can do it.

[ 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.

We will, don't worry.

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

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