"Taxi!"

Hermione screeched at the incoming vehicle, sticking out an arm to get the driver's attention.

It zoomed past her – just as many before it had.

"Hey!"

She ran after this one despite knowing it'd be futile.

"HEY!"

People turned to stare but she needed to rend her frustration.

She slowed to a stop, unable to catch up.

Her bottom lip quivered and she stomped a boot-clad foot on the pavement, uncaring of the water that splashed from the puddle under the stick-thin heel of her boot.

Trembling, she read the note in her hand.

She had to go. Now.