I don't know if I like any of this going on, and I've been in worse scrapes. Bloody hell. It's not even taking my mind off Hermione's news that I still don't know how to deal with....

Bloody hell my life is incredibly stressful right now.

So who can tell me more about this gate? I see where individuals have come out with two different markings? Are the markings significant? Do they have anything to do with either returning home or finding a solution to the puzzle presented by the anchor?

Ron
I doubt you care but The baby has started moving quite regularly. I thought you might want to know.

Was anyone actually able to sleep after that fire? I know I couldn't. I really hope everyone is alright. Please let me know if you require any more of my medical supplies. I don't want to use them on frivolous things, since we are about to make a journey, yet I won't turn anyone away who is in any sort of discomfort.

Can we talk?

Hermione,

Would you like to be my roommate?

I don't think you should be alone right now

For those I haven't yet met, I'm Jaime.

I had a talk with Hermione about how we need to have a campaign meeting. My impression from what I see in the journal is that this group is moving ahead, greeting those who arrive in a happenstance manner, and go on from there. Perhaps those of us who are better at verbal communication should make most of the explanations. Perhaps we need to sort through some basic concerns as a group.

Since no one else has suggested this, I'll say a two o'clock meeting the day following the party. Attend, even if you don't feel like you want to say anything or contribute actively. This concerns everyone so you should at least listen because all of our futures matter here.

Would you please list your name after this, whether you are a wizard/witch or not, any talents you have which might be helpful here.

Let me start.

Jaime Lannister
Not magical
Served as a knight and military commander where I came from, therefore can ride, wield swords and daggers, used to living rough and hard travel

Hey everybody,

There's a party tonight in the tavern. Should start around 5ish. There will be enough food. More than enough. There's booze -- ale, stout or something dark, whiskey, wine and -- sorry, still no vodka. I heard there will be music too.

So just show up.

Warded so it is only visible by females
I don't know most of you here as I've only just arrived. My name is Hermione Weasley and I feel that I need to reach out to you all. First off, are there any mother's here? The reason I ask is that I am about half-way through a pregnancy and I am afraid that I have lost the level of family and support I had at home. I promise not to be a burden to anyone, I just don't know if I can do this alone.

I think you should all be aware that there is a werewolf in our midst, and his name is Remus Lupin. I consider it my public duty to give this warning. Beware when the moon is full.

Since I found this journal with my things, I thought I should use it even if it reminded me too much of another journal, a long time ago.

I can't believe what I've been reading in this thing! Ron! Bill! Charlie! You're all here too! Where are you guys? I'm at the inn.

I'm sure that most of you are in bed at the moment and likely will not even realize there has been a new arrival until sun rise. My name is Hermione and I was pulled here from the year 2005. From what I've been told there are many in this place from my world and others that come from various points in time and a multitude of locations.

I do not know what you all have planned for the day but I have been told you about the mission to save the people of this land. I would like to request a day to research the library to look into the time tables here. If this is not possible as the group needs to move ahead could someone volunteer to stay here with me while the others continue?

Private to Ron
Before I see you there are some things I need you to know.

It's starting to feel like the Burrow! Maybe Fred and George, Percy and Ginny and Mom and Dad will show up too? Wouldn't that be fun. At least I'd know they were all safe, anyway.


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