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[ After composing herself a little and gathering herself, her thoughts and what little she had learned about this place, Hermione thought it best to go out of her way and try and find someone to talk to, someone who might know what's going on. Seeing someone else that looks as discomforted and unsure as she does (though, admittedly, quite a lot more angry) is a little reassuring, at least, and she steps closer to lean in to speak to the man. ]

I don't think they're going to poison us, if that's what's worrying you.

[ ... Probably not the best opening line, really, but Hermione takes a deep breath and holds out her hand, back straight and expression as open and friendly as she can force it to be, given the awkwardness of the situation as a whole. ]

I'm Hermione Granger.