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12th Gryffindor Note (Action first / later written)

((OOC: PLEASE READ. The first action part is for Draco, Raine, and Harry in that order. After she gets home and talks to Harry, housemates are free to reply and then anyone who's heard she's back and wants to come visit her is free to reply. But please wait for those three first. Thanks! Have at now, but keep in mind that she is home so all action posts are at home!))

[It's midday in the woods. Calm, quiet. And then... CRUNCH SPLASH. Guess who just got literally dumped into the lake on this cold winter day? And hard enough to break what little ice is still left. Yep. Hermione's back. And she looks like she's been through hell. Coughing, sputtering. She's going to try to climb up onto the bank, because seriously Malnosso? A sprained ankle, a partially bleeding neck, and a bunch of scratches and bruises and you couldn't dump her somewhere dry?

So... the lake just seems to not like people lately.]

[Probably an hour later, writing will appear from her, but her hand is still shaky. If anyone remembers when she first arrived, this handwriting is comparable to that.]

I'd just like to inform everyone that I'm back. It's been long enough that I should have missed an experiment... I hope everyone else is well.

Hermione

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[Once she lets go, he'll back off and let her sit again.] We'll get through this too, Hermione. Just you wait. [He gives a small smile back at her.]

[she nods and rests her arms on the table. There's definitely a lot on her mind now, though she isn't entirely sure she wants to talk about it... yet who else can she discuss it with? She looks preoccupied for sure.] I know we will...

[He knows what it's like to feel that way, and he doesn't want to give her any pressure. He puts a hand on her shoulder, so that he can still be close and supportive while letting her sit.] If you need anything, I'm not going anywhere for the night. I can leave you be, but you're welcome to come and talk if you're feeling up for it.

[She looks up at him with worry in her eyes. The hand on her shoulder is helping very much.] Harry... Malfoy was acting strangely when he found me... We had an argument.

[She's worried about Malfoy, her psuedo-friendship with him, how Harry's been without her, the experiment... and everything else going on.]

[He tenses at that. Oh god, he doesn't want to talk about this.] ... Why did you fight?

[And she has no idea why he might not want to talk about Malfoy suddenly. Fortunately, she's looking down at her hands and trying not to cry over everything.] He started talking about the Unforgivable Curses, as though there are situations where using them is acceptable. I... I forgot about last year... All I could think about was what I'd been through, Bellatrix... and the Cruciatus... He knew that. He knew it...

[Her next words are whispered through her fingers, as her hands raised to cover her mouth.] I snapped at him over it and now I think he's angry with me.

[He settles back to rubbing her shoulder again, putting on his good guy strength.] Neville taunted him about things that are going on at Hogwarts. It made Malfoy uncomfortable, I think. You were right to be upset after all that's happened to you. He's a lousy, inconsiderate git when it comes to other people's feelings.

[Okay something's up. She frowns up at Harry then.] I realise you and Malfoy haven't gotten along until recently here, but it's been a while since you called him a git. [Meaning, wtf did she miss?]

[Harry blinks. Crap, he needs to stall.] Well, er, he's been more frustrating than usual since Riddle left and Neville showed up.

[You forget who you're dealing with.] Harry... I missed an experiment. What happened?

[He shakes his head.] You've had a rough time of it lately. You should get to bed, Hermione.

[She stares pointedly at him.] Harry... I know something happened. You can tell me or not... [But you know she won't judge you. And talking might help.]

[He bites his lip. She's his best friend. He can trust her with anything, but he can't even trust himself with this. But he's started pacing nervously] I... I feel like if I talk about it, it's going make it more real. It was an experiment. Just a bloody experiment. [One that he really needs to talk about. Stupid Harry.]

[She's watching him, her eyes the picture of silent worry now.] It was an experiment, Harry. Whatever happened wasn't you in your right mind. It wasn't something you could control. [she's talking to you about things that are bothering her. It's only fair, right?]

[He looks at her again, and he feels worse for stressing her out after all that's happened. What kind of friend is he?] I know... just... I keep thinking about it. I can't get it out of my head and it's probably the worst thing I could ever think of.

[He's her best friend and at least he isn't pushing her buttons when she's very clearly not thinking straight.] But it was just once, whatever it was, right? It's not like something you would do normally? Nobody died, did they?

[He's at least being nice enough for that. He doesn't want to hurt her but he doesn't want to burden her more, either.] It was something I'd never actually done, on top of that.

[He looks around, considering a Muffliato and then deciding it's pointless. He stops pacing to look out the window. It's hard for him to spit this out, especially knowing what she's been through and Draco's role in it.] ... The experiment had to do with love.

[It's not a burden if she's going to help her best friend. She's been through much worse for you and she'd do it all again.

[She frowns slightly as she listens.] But what does love have to do with something you've- [Wait...]

[This is true, but Harry has always been socially retarded, even about the trio. He should know better, still.]

[He's taking deep breaths, still facing away from her.] ... It was like I'd been in love my whole life.

[Socially retarded, and no one has brain-to-mouth filters. What a winning combination.]

[she gets up then and places her hand on his arm comfortingly.] With who?

[Somehow, they continue to survive.]

[He tenses for a moment, then relaxes.] You should sit down again, just in case. I'll be fine.

[Luck, skill, and a lot of luck. Did I mention luck?]

[She doesn't want to... and if she hadn't just come home from being tortured, she would have refused. As it stands, she hesitates, then takes her seat again.] Are you sure?

[Dumbledore must've planned for this.]

[He turns around finally and heads back towards the table.] I'm more worried about you than me right now. I'm being stupid. Hopefully I'll get over it.

[Dumbledore plans for everything!]

[You are so not off the hook young man.] Harry, I'll be fine. You aren't being stupid. The Malnosso can alter our personalities, our looks, everything about us. They warp us. You can't blame yourself for something that happened during an experiment, no matter what it was or how it felt. It was the result of the Shifting Technology. Nothing more.

[Yes he does!]

[Well, darn. She's right, as always. He listens to the lecture, and feels a little reassured. After a few moments of staring at the table, he finally says it.] ... It was Malfoy.

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[Action] - icon so appropriate XD

[Action] - SO VERY APPROPRIATE. Bad Harry is bad.

[Action] - Harry's not getting out of this one >> He can ask her all about her issue but >_>

[Action] - Well at least he tried. And failed miserably. XD

[Action] - It's Hermione. He should know better XD

[Action] - Silly Harry and his obliviousness.

[Action] - It's endearing XD

[Action] - I love it.

[Action] - I love these guys so much ♥

[Action] - They are seriously fabulous ♥

[Action] - They make me so ridiculously happy XDD

[Action] - They are so, so much fun!

[Action] - Yes! And we have a trio now! /ridiculously excited

[Action] - A complete trio can only lead to pure awesomeness. We rock so hard!

[Action] - YES! Aaaahhhh 8D it's going to be glorious!

[Action] - SO MUCH EPIC TO BE HAD!