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

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[Voice]

[aphephobic]

[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]

[ 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]

[aphephobic]

I mean that you should either decide if you're coming or going. It's becoming a bother.

[Voice] - keywords XD

[loyalotter]

As is your cryptic way of speaking. I only remember being here once and it's not exactly as though I had a choice. If you have a problem with it, talk to the Malnosso, not me.

[Voice]

[fonon_professor]

[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]

[ 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?

[Voice]

[fonon_professor]

Oh, I've been very well, thank you. I've been keeping busy.

[She pauses for a moment, before pressing on.] To answer your questions, it's November. You've been gone for over half a year, I believe.

[Voice]

[loyalotter]

Good. It's sometimes easy to do that here. I remember at least there's always something to do.

[ and that rest makes her pause for a long while. ] Half a year? That's... I've been gone a really long time, then. It was only a few weeks, maybe a month at most back home...

[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]

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

[Written]

[shadedsunlight]

If I'm remembering it right at least. New cycle starting in October as opposed to January.

The people you mentioned. How do you know them?

[Written]

[loyalotter]

Right. That would make sense, then, if I've missed from March to November.

...They're friends of mine from home. I'm Hermione Granger.

[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]

[ 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.

[Voice]

[mistlegacy]

I hope so, too. It could be that they'll return in time, as you did.

For now, it's been around nine months or so since I saw you last. Winter just arrived.

[Voice]

[loyalotter]

I suppose they could. I don't know whether to hope they do or wish they wouldn't.

Nine months?! [ okay that's... a bit more than anyone else has said to her. ] Though, I suppose that would be more correct... I still can't believe I've missed so much.

Written

[consultmybooks]

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

Written

[loyalotter]

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

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[consultmybooks]

How much time has passed for you? I'm afraid that, over the last while, we've had more than our fair share of residents sent back.

Written

[loyalotter]

A few weeks to a month. It hasn't been long for me, but I've heard it's been a lot longer for the rest of you.