( Red could tell Hermione was coming nearer because she'd glanced behind and seen her aura through the branches, and she was relieved to see her even if it's dangerous out here. Ordinarily, she wouldn't stop, but- but she recognizes something about this creature. It's canine. It's been controlled like she was, and now it's hurt, trying to exist. Maybe she should just kill the creature, put it out of its misery. There were times when she'd wondered if that's a better alternative than always fighting against this other power's control. Except she lived a few decades- lived.

That was worth a helluva lot even if Hades was dragging her back before she wound up here again. )

You can.

If it so much as tried hurting you, I'll transform into Cerberus and tear it to shreds myself, ( protective growl to the words, a warning to the creature who lets out a sound of pain as it wriggles ) but I think the recognition thing's mutual.