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[It's a couple of minutes before she actually says anything, but there are a few doodles on the page. When she does speak, she's very subdued.]

I guess this is the next experiment. It seems to be... a strange one anyway. I wonder who has my body?

...This is Hermione, for those who don't recognise my voice or my face. I don't look like I normally do.

[So the basic turn of events for Hermione: She wakes up rather groggy, eyes not quite as red or scratchy as she thought they'd be. Hello, something's off. She doesn't really notice her body change just yet as she makes her way out of the random room she was in. And a little later notices the body of her best friend... whom she had just fought with not a few days ago and who has been resolutely refusing to speak with her. Can't deal with seeing him yet. Hermione flees the house.

Currently, she (in the body of Raine Sage) is sitting by the lake, with her knees curled up to her chin. Those who know her, even if they've only spoken to her for a minute or less, can EASILY tell that something is very, VERY wrong here. Feel free to talk to her.]

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I'm sorry to hear that it's been so rough. I hope that you and Harry are able to resolve things in a timely and less earthshaking manner, this time.

[She carefully pours the water into the cup, and finishes up the tea preparation.]

Thank you. I hope so, as well. [She sighs a little and rubs her face.] It's just been so difficult. It always is when we row.

That's a shame.

What do you want in your tea, Hermione?

[She doesn't know what else to say on the matter, so she keeps silent for a little.] Nothing for now, thank you. [And a pause.]

It's been nearly a month... I can't believe I've been here for nearly a month.

[She nods, and slowly comes around to bring her the cup.]

Here.

Time can be a surprising thing. It can slip by faster than you realize, even when you were so sure you were keeping track.

[She takes it with a smile of thanks, blows on it to cool it off, and then takes a sip. It really tastes and feels good. Soothing.]

I used to think it was bad enough getting lost in schoolwork, but at least that kept me busy. It's strange to think about what has to be done here. It feels so similar to back home, being in school while waiting for the enemy to make his next move.

[She stirs idly at her own cup.] I suppose after a time you develop some form of routine to keep motivated as the time passes. We can't really keep track of a enemy that we can't see, or access.

[She nods and then sighs.] At least here the vast majority of the population isn't trying to tell you that there's no threat and you're stupid if you believe the enemy is out there waiting to strike. It's a nice change... in a very twisted manner.

Indeed. There are a great many things that are twisted, but we can be grateful for the small favors.

[She nods and takes another sip. The tea is definitely helping her calm down a bit and eventually, she glances up to give Raine a small smile.]

I'll be sure to talk to Harry after everything's calmed down a bit. I guess for now, I should just stay out of his way for a time.

A little space couldn't hurt things. It'll give you some more time to gather yourself as well.

[She nods.]

Then I'll do that... Would you like me to show you a spell or two so you can use my wand if you need to defend yourself? [Protective Hermione is protective and over thinks things.]

I would be interested in learning any spell that you'd be willing to teach. Your magic feels different from mine, so it should be very interesting.

You're going to need this first. [As she offers the wand back to Raine.] The proper way to hold it should be automatic for you as it's a matter of muscle memory after nearly seven years.

[She stands then and grabs a large spoon to use for demonstration anyway.] I'll start you off simple, though considering the magic is all inward and most of the spell is simply a matter of concentration, you should be fine.

Each time you cast, you have to focus on exactly what you want to happen. Right now, what I'm thinking of for you is a simple levitation spell. If it works, you'll be able to cause an object - [She grabs a small hand towel and places it on the table.] - float in front of you.

Is that all right?

[Raine nods slowly, taking the wand back and finding the proper grip - Hermione's right, in how it does feel like a reflex. She turns her gaze toward the hand towel]

All right. That sounds fine.

[She keeps watch to be sure Raine's got the grip right and when she does, Hermione brings up the spoon.] The incantation is Wingardium Leviosa. Make the "gar" and the "o" nice and long. [Can you tell she's had to coach someone on this spell in the past?] And the movement is a swish and flick almost in time with the "gar" and "o."

[She demonstrates and has to bite back the feeling of disappointment when nothing happens for her.]

[Raine gives a practice movement of the wand, before turning her concentration towards the towel.]

Wingardium Leviosa. [With the proper wand movement accompanying it, of course, and likely sounding very much like Hermione herself in the process. There is, at least, a soft tone of wonder in her voice at the result, as the object slowly lifts; it's not as if that happens every day.] Goodness, this is fascinating.

[Hermione smiles encouragingly. It's so strange to watch herself cast spells. No wonder everyone's usually annoyed with her for getting it right immediately.]

That's really good! If you move your wand around, you can direct the towel to move in the air, but you have to keep concentrating on it. No spell will work with my magic if you don't concentrate enough. That's the key.

Of course. It's only logical, after all. [But she'll be trying that now.]

That's really good! [It's kind of cool to watch herself do this kind of thing.] All right, something else. Cheering Charms were third year but they might work all right.

Let's try the Disarming Charm, the Patronus Charm, and then the Shield Charm. Those should help you against most things and then maybe some of the jinxes just so you have things to cast if something should happen. [She's kinda worried about the Patronus Charm as she's always had problems with it and doesn't really want to admit that there's a spell she can't cast perfectly every time. Of course, since it's a great deal mental as well as magical, Raine should have no problem if she can get a memory strong and happy enough.]

The Disarming Charm: ex-pel-ee-AR-mus! If it works, my spoon should fly out of my hand. If not, then it'll just jerk a little.

[She's enjoying this. And don't worry, Hermione, Raine's likely to have difficulty with that Patronus Charm herself. But for now... she lets the cloth fall neatly to the table, and turns her concentration towards the spoon. A different sort of concentration seems required here. Maybe...]

Expelliarmus!

[So is Hermione. The spoon jerks out of her hand and she grins as it soars toward Raine.] Excellent! That was really good! That one's fairly simple, but will help you when you really need it.

All right, let's try the Patronus Charm. [Time for the one she's nervous about. At least it's the least likely to do any real harm if it backfires.] The incantation is Ex-PEK-toh Pa-TROH-num. If it works, it will conjure a silver guardian in the form of the animal you most resemble. However... this one requires more than just the incantation and wand movement. You have to pick a memory, a very strong and happy memory, and focus on that memory as you cast the spell. Otherwise it won't work.

[And Raine catches the spoon with her free hand.] Thank you. It doesn't seem too difficult to figure out, once you apply a certain reasoning to it.

[That one does sound a little more complicated, though. She has plenty of strong memories, but happy? After a few moments of consideration, she decides on one and attempts the cast.] Expecto Patronum!

[Not strong enough. There is a small wisp of silver, but it doesn't form much of anything, or last very long.] ... Hm. Do you think the form would be different for me, or is there one that we're looking for?

[Dang, it didn't work. Well it is a hard spell.] I-... [She falters slightly.] I'm not sure. It might be since your mind is fundamentally different from mine and it's the mind and personality that determines the animal form of your Patronus, or seems to. If it helps, mine's an otter, but I also have trouble with the spell. It's the only one I can't cast consistently.

[There, she's admitted it.]

I just know that your memory has to be very happy. The Patronus itself is made of happiness and light, so it needs you to focus on giving it that.

[The problem isn't that it's hard, it's simply... finding the right memory to qualify.] Expecto Patronum!

[The result seems a little stronger, but still nothing that can be defined.] The power of emotions over spells... I wonder how it is, that the incantations were developed, and the thoughts to how to form them given. It seems I'll have to give this one another try.

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