Re: Kat and Hermione
"That's why I'm here," Hermione answered, "but really don't worry about it for now. Take a few days to acclimate yourself. We don't expect you to start working in the morning."
Hermione raised an eyebrow at first, not understanding the statement. "I doubt anyone your age can do everything wrong," she said, with a warm smile. "We all have faced difficulties that someone our age shouldn't have to. I did it when I was your age, others have, and now you have. We make mistakes, we learn from them and we grow."
Once she understood, she sighed. "Darling, it doesn't help to second guess yourself. You'll never know what would have happened if you had made a different decision, but I'm happy that Lily tried to help, and her name is Lily, okay?"
She didn't know why she'd think that they wouldn't have Healers and Potion makers, but Hermione let it go. "All right, let me show you the way."