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[The feed opens quite abruptly on a young man looking into the device with a combination of consternation and confusion. A finger appears and taps on the screen, then the view promptly swings around to a pair of perfectly polished dress shoes. The view shakes for a moment before coming back to Percy's face, brow still furrowed.]

Oh, I think it's one of those communication devices - felly - no - telly - telephones? Is it on?

[He speaks loudly now.]

Hello?! Can anyone hear me?

[Beat. He looks worried, biting his lip, then squares his jaw, thinks for a moment, and continues. His tone is firm and authoritative, though those who know him well might be able to spot a very fine thread of fear running through it.]

If anyone can hear me, then I demand safe passage back to England immediately. I am employed by the British government and I guarantee that the Minister will not be pleased to find I have been taken.

I await your response.

Now how do I turn this off?

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[ There is absolutely no way this is happening. First the City brings Fred back, but not entirely, then it brings Ron, then takes him away. Snape seems to be back, Professor McGonagall is here... Harry's mother -- But this? This? Next she knows, Molly and Arthur will show! She just stares for a moment before she responds. ]

Percy? Percy, is that really you?

Hermione? Yes, it's me - are you all right?

[ Not all the time. ] Quite, yes. Surprised to see you here, but I'm fine. Are you? It can be rather disorienting at first.

I'm fine, thank you.

[Beat. He blows out a breath.]

Disoriented, as you said. This is ... all a lot to take in.

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