[ The gasp comes from somewhere to her side, and makes Hermione's heart leap up into her throat. She jumps a little, the book falling into her open hand with a thud.

She turns and finds a woman - dressed in overalls? Boots? An atire that altogether looks Not Local, and Hermione's heart leaps again in curiosity and hope. ]

Ah, no - it's fine. I probably shouldn't be using it this casually, but it's a bit of a relief that the minor magic spells still work.