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[This is Hermione. This is Hermione looking a tad nervous to be asking the question she's about to ask, but she's been weighing on it for some time now. Especially after what happened with the Red Room…and now knowing that everyone's staying at Camp…it wasn't something she wanted to ignore any longer.

Anyone looking at the IM will see that she's sitting out by her usual lake, occasionally casting spells to change colors of stones nearby. It's a mindless incantation that she likes to do when she's focused on something else.]

I'm sure there will be some people that might be offended by this question, but I'm curious. Who do you tend to value more, your friends or your family? [She's being careful not to look at the camera as she changes another stone from blue to pink to green. She'd had a fight with Ron about it, of course, and she still wasn't entirely sure how she felt.] Demigod siblings don't count, by the way. I mean our actual families that we live with outside of camp. I realize that they're two entirely different spectrums, but…let's pretend we had a choice this year. Which of you would return, and which of you would stay to protect them?

[And then suddenly she's giving a light smile as she moves on to her next, and last, point..] Anyway, I think I'll be in the Arena later today if anyone needs me. [And she cuts the connection.]

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Yes, and I believe we haven't anything further to discuss on the matter. [Because seriously Ron.]

Seems like it, since you went and posted like things. [Sarcasm.]

I wanted to see what everyone else had to say. Is that a problem?

Yeah, actually. 'Cause you're trying to prove I'm wrong when everyone does things for different reasons. You want to be assured what you think s'right.

How dare you. Not everything is about you, Ron. [Except for this. This is sooooo about him it's not even funny.]

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Often think about ditching your family for friends, do you? Wait, you've done that. [:| He breathes out.] Or do you always go talking about stuff like this?

It's a valid question!

Notice you didn't answer mine so suppose I'm right.

No, you're missing the point. It doesn't matter because my question's still a valid question.

[you know what, he cuts through the rainbow and he'll just appear...]

'Cept you never considered my reasons before assuming you were right and trying to assure yourself of it.

[No, that certainly was a cry of surprise at his sudden appearance because WHAT Ron.]

I considered everything you had to say, actually.

[Stalker level + 10.]

'Right then. Tell me why it's so important I go and see them, then. Go on.

Because we're going to die a lot sooner than they are and Bill's getting married.

[He snorted.] That it? You really don't know know me at all, do you?

[...nope. Nope, she's walking away..even if she's talking over her shoulder.] Because they were the first to love you. They were the first to take you in and love you and accept you. They were the first to protect you and give you a chance at a real life.

[He paused and swallowed.] And you really can't see why I'd not want to go home?

Depends. [She's still walking. If Ron wants to keep talking, he better catch up.] Let me ask you this, Ron. Do you know why I stay here year-round?

[Ugh, why are you always so mad. He follows but really.] You think you're protecting them.

[Because how do I emotion.] That's about half of the answer, yes.

You've never felt normal anywhere else.

Also a very good part of the answer.

You've friends here. [:| That's all he has left to say.]

...and...? [He's closer, anyway. Sometimes friends don't matter if her best friend isn't around.]

[But she doesn't need him. He shrugs.]

S'all I've got.

And you. You're the bridge connecting both worlds, Ron, and without that...then there's no sense in me ever thinking about our old life ever again, and there's no reason for me to return to my family.

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