Hermione returned home to pack for Japan. Nora would not be attending, nor could Luna. This would be her first solo girlfriend trip. She hated the idea of looking needy by begging someone to go with her last minute. A witch had to have her pride. At the same time, she really hated how vapid the others could get. Which is why she had trouble making friends with them. Regardless of all that, she was going. Marcus deserved her support. She had faced down werewolves and worse, why was she so afraid of a bunch of airheaded witches? Because she knew the power of words and still had lingering pain she couldn't escape. Giving herself a shake, she finished packing and headed out the meet the team for the international portkey.