"I'm well-acquainted with cynics," Hermione replied. "I was something of one during my first few days here, believing it to be part of some bizarre dream or spell or some such thing. But either this is the most elaborate hoax in the history of hoaxes, or I had to force myself to alter my usual beliefs for the sake of my sanity."

Thinking of that sort of process - torn between believing everything you see is a hoax or a sign that you need to reassess your views on reality - happening in a widespread sort of way in the future... it's just bizarre.

"I can only imagine," she murmured. "Someone finding a way back from Thedas and attempting to sell their story for a bit of publicity. The world would think him mad."