Frowning deeply as she parsed it all out, Hermione remarked, "Well... all things considered, I suppose I could be thought of as an apostate, insofar as I'm a magic user without a Circle. But if there's fighting going on, it's a good thing that you came across me rather than anyone who would think ill of me for that. Thank you, then."

Realizing that she hasn't made proper introductions, she offered, "I'm Hermione Granger."