1st New Gryffindor Note

[loyalotter]

[ down, down, they're hurtling down into gringotts. hermione tries not to show the fear she's feeling. she has to be strong; they have to make it into the vault before they're caught. the horcrux is there, everything they've worked on for months is resting on this one action-

-and then it's all over. water rushes over her, dousing the polyjuice potion, eliminating her disguise-

next thing hermione knows is that she's waking up in a very, very familiar place... or so it seems at first. she blinks and slowly sits up. well, honestly, it could be just about any forest, but she can hear and see things through the trees. no, it can't be...

but the open book next to her, the sundress she's wearing, and the black clothes folded next to her solidify her suspicions and so she cries out with the first thing to come to her mind: ]

You have got to be joking.

[ but, no... getting up, she grabs the clothes and her journal, making her way to the edge of the forest. the trees give way to that altogether too familiar village square and she shakes her head. opening up the journal again, she turns to it for clarification. ]

It would seem I've returned. Who else is still here? Harry, Ron? Draco? Are you all here? What month is it? I'm guessing I've arrived in winter or at the end of it, judging from the snow. And what year? How long have I missed?

[ with that, she begins to walk in the direction of house 26, not realizing that it's now empty. she's free to be intercepted at any point, either in the forest or somewhere in the village. ]

Comments

[Voice]

[aphephobic.livejournal.com]

[Of all the friggin' yo-yos.]

Shall the populous rejoice and take it to mean you've actually kept some memories this time?

[Voice]

[loyalotter.livejournal.com]

[ and of all the voices to greet her, it has to be this one. ]

Yes, actually. I have-

...What do you mean "this time?"

[Voice]

[fonon-professor.livejournal.com]

[Gelda certainly remembers that voice. Which teacher wouldn't remember a student as diligent as Hermione?]

Oh... Hermione. I know the circumstances aren't desirable, but I'd like to welcome you back all the same.

[Voice]

[loyalotter.livejournal.com]

[ and hermione always remembers the voices of her favorite professors! ]

Professor! Thank you. It's... [ she can't entirely say it's good or bad to be back. she's torn on whether she prefers to be in one place or another and depends entirely on circumstance. ] I would say that it's good to be back, but I'm not entirely certain anyone can honestly say that. I am, however, glad to hear from you again. How have you been?

[Written]

[shadedsunlight]

To answer your question, it's November 7th, fourth fifth cycle.

[She'd answer the question about the people here, but she's playing it safe.]

[Written]

[loyalotter.livejournal.com]

Fifth Cycle? Already? ...And it's only November. I've missed quite a lot, then.

[Voice]

[mistlegacy]

Hermione! I know Luceti isn't ideal for anyone but...welcome back.

[Brief pause.]

I haven't seen or heard of Harry or Ron in a while.

[Voice]

[loyalotter.livejournal.com]

[ a delighted gasp. ] Rydia! Thank you, it's good to hear from you, too.

I thought so. That's what Hisoka seemed to be saying. I hope they're all right.

Written

[consultmybooks]

I do know a Draco, if that's any help. Blond, a bit smug, wizard?

Written

[loyalotter.livejournal.com]

Yes, that would be him. Good to know he's still here at least.

[Voice]

[cherishedmiracle]

[Nagisa's still at home sick but... she's definitely pinged by this new feather's entry. ...Then again, it seems like she's not that new at all? But regardless..!]

Ohh are you a friend of Draco's? And umm, to answer your question... it's November seventh now.

[Voice]

[loyalotter.livejournal.com]

Yes, I am. I'm Hermione Granger. [ beat. ] I still can't believe it's November here. For that much time to have passed...

[Voice]

[starfishlovesyou]

You know Draco-san? He's a little weird, and very rude. But he made the starfish dance for Fuuko so in the end he might not be so bad.

You would be right to say you've arrived in winter. Do you need any help at all nee-san?

[Voice]

[loyalotter.livejournal.com]

Yes, I do. [ she chuckles softly. sounds about right. ] He's a friend of mine, so I know he's not all bad.

Early winter or later? I should be all right once I get to the village, thank you. I've been here before, so unless they've completely remodeled the village, I know where to go.

voice;

[dragoneer]

[He knows that voice. And she remembers Luceti. That must mean...]

H-hermione? Is that you? It's me--Hiccup!

voice;

[loyalotter.livejournal.com]

[ unfortunately, that's not a voice she recognizes, nor a name she knows. ]

I'm sorry... Do I know you?

[ if what she's inferred from hisoka's conversation with her is anything to go by... she must've been here at least once that she doesn't remember and maybe this boy met her then. she hates the idea of not remembering. ]

[Voice]

[hisdarkmark]

[As per usual, Draco was casually flipping through the journals to see who he could irritate today. He wasn't paying much mind, really, considering. It was that time for New Feathers, but he wasn't holding his breath. Knowing his luck, everyone would stay gone anyway.

However, he thinks he hears his name being spoken by a very familiar voice. It's a strange, almost foreign sound, and he has to stare at his journal for a few moments to make sure he wasn't just hallucinating.

The last time she had appeared, she hadn't remembered anything. He wasn't going to go racing into it this time, absolutely not.]

...Granger? [It's a test, if anything.]

[Voice]

[loyalotter.livejournal.com]

[ and there's one of the few voices that could put her at ease, oddly enough. her voice softens when she responds. she's happy to hear from him. ]

I was wondering when I'd hear from you.

audio;

[magnifien.livejournal.com]

You know Draco?

audio;

[loyalotter.livejournal.com]

[ geeze, how many people does he know now? ]

Yes, he's a friend of mine.

[Voice]

[lostinmyway]

[Hermione is probably pretty surprised at this point at how social a jerk wizard can be.

Have a very familiar refrain:] Oh, are you one of Draco's friends?

[He'll be so happy to see her!]

[Voice] sob, sorry this is so late!

[loyalotter.livejournal.com]

Yes, I am... and apparently he made a lot of others while I was gone...

[Voice]

[wise_maiden]

[She takes her time before responding - it's not easy, seeing and hearing the familiar faces and voices again, and she hasn't approached anyone.

There's something, though, that has her pause, as she takes in some of the discussion. She remembers? ... Recalls a previous time, even?

Maybe it's time to take a chance, after all. She decides to wait until she's hopefully gotten more settled in, before:]

... Hermione?

[Voice]

[loyalotter.livejournal.com]

[ the voice is oh, so familiar, another friend in the midst of confusion, a teacher and yet a dear friend to her and hermione perks up as she responds. ]

...Raine, is that you?

voice

[risingwinds.livejournal.com]

Hermione?

[Hey, Ven remembers her from her previous visit. And she does appear to remember Luceti...

Poor kid is so clueless.]

I think it's the Fifth Cycle Year now. Winter's just starting up

voice

[loyalotter.livejournal.com]

...Yes?

[ sob, she really is getting tired of not knowing a lot of people who know her. being on this side of the coin is awful. ]

...I can't believe how much time has passed.