[locked to anyone who was friends with/knew the previous Hermione]

[onlypotter]

I hope that you've all learned at this point that Hermione

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[several days later, when Iris is back from Japan]

[sophicsulphur]

[there are a lot of scribbled-out attempts at responding to this, before anything actually legible begins]

I've been trying to think of what to say to this for ages now... I still don't know what to say. I'm so happy for you. And I'm so glad she's back. And I'm glad you told me, cause tackling her in the hallway is probably what I would have done... not knowing... but you're right, that would have been so hard for her....

I don't know what to say.... She was a really good friend, and she helped me so much with stuff. I want to be friends again but I'm not sure how to start. Maybe I should write her a letter trying to explain? What do you think?

I'm so glad for you. I just have to keep saying that.

[onlypotter]

I don't know. It might be best to try at the very start by introducing yourself. You can mention that you've met her before, but if you don't define what was between you before, she won't feel obligated to meet any expectations if that makes sense.

If you say, we were very good friends and you helped me so much, she might feel the strain to try to recreate that relationship for you.

It may be best to simply introduce yourself if you should see her, and say that you knew her before, but you're glad to meet her. Something simple.

Thank you. I can't really

I never thought I'd see her again. I'm not quite the same person without her around. She centers me. Always has.

[sophicsulphur]

No, that does make sense. Okay. I'll try that.

[after a few minutes]

This is so hard, Harry. I thought when the Rift took her that I missed her but somehow this hurts even worse. I'm so happy she's back and I'm happy for you since you always knew each other and stuff and so it's not awkward or anything but

When someone's gone, they're gone and you get used to that. And when they're there, they're there and you have whatever you have with them. And all of that's just the way life goes. But having someone you care for and can't tell....

I don't know how I'm not going to overreact if I see her again. I'm not good at not overreacting. I'm not. I'm sorry. But it's like it would be stupid to not talk to her if I see her and stuff... I just don't know what to do.

[onlypotter]

I'm afraid I don't know what to tell you. If it hurts more that she's here now and doesn't know you, it might be best if you tried to avoid her entirely if at all possible. There's no sense in creating more hurt for yourself and an awkward situation for her.

I thought I'd warn everyone ahead of time and that's all I can do really. I'm not saying that you shouldn't talk to her if you see her. I'm saying that she won't know you at all and if you do overreact, I can only imagine that making it more difficult for you both.

OMG SO SORRY IT'S LATE ;____;

[i_robert_capa]

[It takes a long time for him to start writing, he's not sure of what to say. He can't believe she's back again.]

Thank you for letting me know, Harry. I appreciate it.

I.. really don't know how I'm going to approach her. I don't want to cause her any distress considering she won't know who I am and such, but I will want to see her again. She still is my friend, after all.

But hopefully I'll figure out something for when the times comes.

More importantly, I'm so glad you have your best friend back. I knew you'd find her again.

[onlypotter]

Well, she isn't really still your friend. I know it's complicated, but you would be a stranger to her so it might be best to start at the beginning as difficult as it may be.

Thank you. I'm so glad as well.