Hermia grinned, even though she had loved the desert and the sea equally and still considered it home. Hermia's heart squeezed as the younger girl's face fell. Oh, Hermia remembered that feeling. Bringing herself to the younger's eye level, Hermia gave Violetta's free hand a brief squeeze. "I know it isn't fair, but you can make the best of it. You must use this change in your journey as a strength. You were born and raised to be a proper French lady, just as you are every day at home." Hermia couldn't imagine the DeCroix family being light with tradition at home.

"You won't forget what you already know; it just takes a bit of effort at the start. Etiquette will be easy to adjust to as long as you pay attention. The English use their forks differently, for some reason." Hermia still wondered at this peculiarity. "Potions and herbology may seem difficult, but I suggest you allow yourself to have fun outdoors and with potions, as the professor is your Head of House. It is important to know him and to speak to him soon about your concerns. History and transfiguration may be difficult as those two have plenty of reading, but I tutor for both. I can also translate or work with you during History, Charms, and Dueling clubs if you join any of those. Enough of the hard things, where do you feel the most confident?"

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