Forty-ninth Spell

[courageous_wit]

I've now been here for over two years. When I first arrived, I was in the middle of something important. That thing is still waiting for me when I get back home, but there are people here I've grown to care about. Some I would even think of as family.

You know who you are, and if you don't... You haven't been paying attention.

Comments

[simulatedmedic]

Yes, people do have a surprising habit of not paying attention.

I suppose congratulations are in order?

[courageous_wit]

Thank you. I'm glad to be here, even with all the bad things I've experienced.

[simulatedmedic]

They say all experiences shape who we are. Good and the bad.

I'm sure you're better off for the experiences.

[courageous_wit]

I like to think so.

[simulatedmedic]

I'm a good judge of character, Miss Granger. I happen to agree.

[whichwayyoulean]

Ditto, Hermione.

[See that's kind of like admitting her cares, in a way]

Congrats on the anniversary.

[courageous_wit]

Thank you. It's been quite the journey.

... I know you've probably had loads of people asking you lately, but how are you? Is your knee healed?

[whichwayyoulean]

That's sure one way of putting it.

Hey, always nice to hear. And it's healed up now, thanks. You don;t realise how much you appreciate the ability to walk until it's taken away from you for a bit.

[courageous_wit]

I think I can imagine. [no, seriously. You've seen her nightmares, Once]

[aphoenixsong]

I am glad to hear you have made lasting bonds, Miss Granger.

[courageous_wit]

You should meet them! I think you'll like Lemony Snicket and my adopted sister Phoebe.

[aphoenixsong]

I believe I have conversed with Mister Snicket. He was kind enough to worry about me. As for Phoebe, that isn't a name I recall.

[courageous_wit]

Phoebe Halliwell. The castle put us all in this family scenario, and she and I were sisters. She's a witch, a half-blood like Harry, and she's lovely.

Hermione

[the_effect_she_has]

I don't know if I should congratulate you or try to shove you through the nearest doorway home.

Katniss

[courageous_wit]

If such a door existed, I would walk through it. No shoving required.

Hermione

[the_effect_she_has]

Good. I would hate to have to hurt you to do what's best for you.

Katniss

[courageous_wit]

[erm] I'd prefer you not do that, too.

[fanstheflame]

Same to you, Hermione. ... Maybe it's a little selfish of me, but I'm glad some of the people who were here when I arrived are still here.

[courageous_wit]

It does feel selfish, but you're all my friends. [and some of you have crappy worlds waiting for you]

[fanstheflame]

And that's what matters, I think. ... Still busy studying, or are you working on something new? The attic's done, I can finally give you that grand tour I promised.

[courageous_wit]

I don't think I'll ever be finished studying. There's always something new to discover here. But I can take a break.

[kungfuwitch]

[She smiles]

Sisters have to stick together, even if they're not related by blood.

[courageous_wit]

I'll always think of you as my sister, Phoebe. The same way I think of Harry as my brother.

[kungfuwitch]

I think it's safe to say that you're an unofficial Charmed One, Hermione.

[courageous_wit]

[b'aww best sisters forever] Th..thank you.