I don't know or particularly care what entry number this is

[the_smart_one]

I wish, somehow, that I could erase every person in Hogwarts' memory of me and replace it with myself as I am now, a person fundamentally different than the first-year they met so long ago. In some cases they would still like me, I think, and in other cases more, and in other cases less, but in any case then I could convince some people of my

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[blaising_fury]

People do change; that is true. Some, however, do not.

Books are not unpleasurable, Granger.

[the_smart_one]

Was that meant to imply that I haven't, or that others in Gryffindor house haven't?

You're right. Books are quite pleasurable.

[blaising_fury]

I meant that others in your house have not done so. I believe that you have.

Yes, they are. I rather enjoy a good read to most interaction around these parts, especially of late.

[remembernone]

what is wrong with the first year that you were?

we all started somehow and without it you would be a different person

[the_boy_who]

I'm still your friend, Hermione. I know I'm not the best sort of friend to have, because I'm an ass, but you can still talk to me sometimes if you need to.

We don't have to change just because of that. Do we?

[the_smart_one]

That's not what I was referring to when I talked about change. We are still friends. Don't worry about that, Harry. I think you'd still be friends with me, if we met for the first time right now.

[seeing_pink]

Well, it's a start, you know, and at least we're talking to each other about things because you're fun and not strange at all!

[seventhdaughter]

I'm here, Hermione. I've just felt a bit awkward. I'm sorry.

[the_smart_one]

It's all right; things are awkward.

I know I keep telling you I don't blame you but I know some people are saying nasty things, so it can't hurt to say it again. I went back and read what happened that night and it wasn't your fault. I'm tempted to say it wasn't anyone's fault.

[seventhdaughter]

Thanks.

You want to do anything, then? Though I really ought to be revising, bloody OWLs coming up and if I don't do well--let's just say I'm afraid of Mum.