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[alt_terry]

When I woke up this morning, Madam Pomfrey told me I was ready to leave the Hospital Wing. My left forefinger won't be growing back, I'll always be a little deaf in one ear, and there's a mess of scars on my side, but otherwise my wounds have all healed up. I reckon I was pretty lucky, all things considered. So I asked where my clothes were, and she told me they were on the chair beside the bed. My own clothes were ruined in the battle, so I expected different ones, but when I turned to look at the chair, I about stopped breathing.

I called after her, 'Are you sure these are for me?' and she said over her shoulder, 'The castle provided them.'

So I put them on.

I'm wearing Ravenclaw robes for the very first time.

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[alt_hermione]

Congratulations, Terry. I know it's what you've always wanted.

Private message to Hermione

[alt_terry]

Yeah, it is but I never thought it could possibly happen. I'm still surprised every time I look down at my chest.

Hermione, I'm so sorry for everything. For Harry, and Mr Snape and all the rest. I'd say the same to Draco, but I reckon I'd have my nose snapped off, not that I'd blame him in the least. So I reckon he'd appreciate it best if I don't say anything to him. I'm thinking about you both, though.

Is there anything I can do for you? For either of you, without being, I dunno, irritating? I understand wanting to be left alone, if that suits you best; I won't take it amiss in any way if that's the case.

I'm in charge of Kevin tonight, and Fred and George are taking me out for camp visits tomorrow. But I could come prepare potion ingredients tomorrow night. If you need any help.

Re: Private message to Hermione

[alt_hermione]

Thanks.

There's so much going on it's difficult to know where to start. Potioneer Slughorn has been rather busy, though, building stock. I've got to start working on Severus's notes on the Sleepers, though, and putting the final touches on so we can begin production. For now, if you'd help him, that would free me considerably.

Or if you'd rather not (though I'm sure he'd be glad of it), I'm sure Mr Lupin and Mrs Longbottom have loads to do and could use assistance.

...The thing is, I know they're sending Mr and Mrs Malfoy away soon, I'm not sure if it'll be today or when, but before the end of the weekend, I think. And even though he's still angry with them, Draco's going to be nearly impossible to be around for a while. I think you're right to give him a wide berth for now.

Re: Private message to Hermione

[alt_terry]

I'm giving my days to help Mum and Dad. Went out for camp visits today.

I'll assist Potioneer Slughorn in the evenings, so you can work on the Sleeper potion.

Re: Private message to Hermione

[alt_terry]

And I know from Dad that Mr and Mrs Malfoy left today.

With all he's lost this week, it's a good thing he has you, Hermione.