[ Hermione tilts her head up, leaning back to look at Caster again, expression set and sure. ]
Just because there are stories about you doesn't mean they're true, and we both know that. I've seen the reality, and so have you - it's not who you are. People can mix you up with someone else and twist the story, but you and I know who you are.
[ Her hand lifts, touching Tamamo's cheek. ]
It's hard, but... Sometimes we have to ignore what people think about us and see what our friends recognise. And when I look at you I don't see a traitor, or a vicious beast. I see a good person, someone loyal, and loving, and someone who I know I can trust.
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[ Hermione tilts her head up, leaning back to look at Caster again, expression set and sure. ]
Just because there are stories about you doesn't mean they're true, and we both know that. I've seen the reality, and so have you - it's not who you are. People can mix you up with someone else and twist the story, but you and I know who you are.
[ Her hand lifts, touching Tamamo's cheek. ]
It's hard, but... Sometimes we have to ignore what people think about us and see what our friends recognise. And when I look at you I don't see a traitor, or a vicious beast. I see a good person, someone loyal, and loving, and someone who I know I can trust.