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[brainiest]

[ Finally having mastered the art of the communication screens properly - admittedly, it took her a little while to work out the difference between answering someone else and making your own video - Hermione has a determined look on her face. She has a few pieces of paper held in her arms, close against her chest, protected by the large hardback book behind them. If anything, she looks like a very upset, if not frustrated, librarian. 

After double checking that the video is on, that she's broadcasting and that she doesn't look as nitwitted as she thinks she does, she musters herself and begins to speak. ]

Hello, everyone. My name is Hermione Granger. [ Okay, now she looks a little more nervous. She just wants to ask questions, she was a professional at that. ] I was wondering if I could ask a few things, if that's alright with anyone watching. 

[ She takes a deep breath before she tugs out one of her papers. ]

I was wondering if anyone knew about the lasting effects of our, um, illnesses, and how long they take? What sort of side-effects can I expect? I've heard a few things, but I'd like a solid basis of comparison just to be sure. Also...

[ Well. This part is... Awkward? Yes, awkward, that's a good word for it. ]

Has anyone else... Read about my life? In books? It's just - I don't remember agreeing to any sort of publication...

[ She sighs, lifting a hand and rubbing her eye gently. She's tired, frustrated and hasn't really slept with all the research she's been attempting. ]

If anyone could help I would appreciate it, very much. Thank you.

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[guiding_starlight]

[ Nanoha smiled sheepishly as she answered the second question first. ] It's a bit embarrassing to admit, but there is actually a film out there surrounding the events of my childhood. I had to write off on all of what happened, though. Anything short of that would have caused lots of trouble with my organization... [ The Bureau would rather control how the secrets surrounding one of its top mages would be seen by the general public. ]

[brainiest]

[ Well, at least Nanoha knew this was going on. Hermione sighs softly, forcing a small smile. ]

I wish I'd been given the same opportunity. I... I didn't get to sign off on anything, especially being written about as though I don't exist.

[ A pause, then... ]

Did you like your film?

pretend I remembered there are multiple films (doh)

[guiding_starlight]

Hmm, it's rather bold to publish an unauthorized biography while you are still around to contest it. [ It would be a whole other matter if the girl was old or passed on, but that doesn't appear to be the case. Appearances can deceive, though. ]

[ Nanoha nods. ] They added some elements for the sake of dramatics, and cut others to stream-line things, but they are quite entertaining.

[brainiest]

I'm not entirely sure if I was around... Either way, I know she didn't ask for anyone to do anything like this. [ She sighs softly, glancing up before she smiles.

At least that's some comfort. ] I'm glad it wasn't too terrible.

[guiding_starlight]

In hindsight, I could have done without the added attention. It seems that you feel the same way about your situation. [ Or similarly enough. ]

[brainiest]

... Something like that. I'm used to some of it, but nothing like this.

[guiding_starlight]

I must admit that I'm curious as to what you are used to, then.

[brainiest]

Ah... [ Excuse her for sounding a little flustered. ] Some people see me as a war hero and... That gives me a little too much attention sometimes.

[guiding_starlight]

[ There's a knowing smile when she hears that. ] You'd prefer to stay out of the spotlight, hm?

[brainiest]

I just want to finish school and get a job helping people. It's just a little... Difficult right now.

[guiding_starlight]

Having that sort of reputation and experience does have a way of jump-starting careers.

[brainiest]

Maybe, but I want to earn it, not get it because people think I'm a celebrity.

[guiding_starlight]

In that case, this seems to be a good opportunity to act on that. [ . . . ] Though it sounds as if someone may have already recognized you. [ Why else would she have posed that question to the network at large? ]

[brainiest]

Yes, someone has - a few people, actually. One has read the books the films were based on and another has... Everything.

[guiding_starlight]

Oh. They must be quite excited to meet you in person. I hope they express that excitement in respectful ways. [ i.e. not rabid fans and paparazzi. ]