By mid-afternoon Wednesday, Hermione had had enough. Once she was certain her beaded bag was packed, she stepped out of the cottage. If she never returned to that dreadful place, she would be perfectly all right with that. Where she would go if she chose not to return was still uncertain. Thankfully, she knew she still had several friends and allies who would probably still be willing to provide her with shelter. At least until she could figure out her next moves.