Bright and early Hermione arrived at the mental institute. The white walls gleamed from the morning light, everything clinical and uniform. Her appearance splashed color into the surroundings. She wore an emerald sundress with matching pumps. Her carefully selected earrings glinted on her ears. The silver serpents had been a gift from Adrian. He lamented her lack of Slytherin pride. She was Salazar's descendant as much as the other Founders, she needed something to show it. She styled her hair up in a feminine little braid. Her engagement and wedding rings twinkled on her finger. Every little thing that could trigger Ron was in place.