Hermia's heart ached for the younger girl as soon as she realized she had greeted her in English. Funny how that had become automatic for Hermia. Someday, if she applied herself, the English would come easily, too, but Hermia knew that was a long road ahead. English was, in one of its own words, ridiculous.

Quickly switching back to her native French, Hermia endeavored to calm Miss DeCroix. "Do not worry, with me, you are always free to use our language. After all, French was the official language of England for nearly three hundred years. I think we should remind them of its superiority." Hermia gave her a wink and a smile, hoping to relax her new companion. "I remember my first few months at Hogwarts being difficult, but I promise, you do not have to do it alone." Hermia made that promise to herself when she began French club; she never wanted another student to feel as foreign as she did initially. "Should you like, I would be happy to work with you on your assignments. Sometimes, the English in our textbooks is messy and harder to understand than spoken English."

Concern made her ask the last bit, "Are your housemates being kind? I should hope they are willing to help you."

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