Epilogue

My Dearest Ginny-

I know it's been a week since you last saw me at Fred's funeral and you've (all) been wondering where I am. This is my new owl- Hedge-ling… a Miniature Snowy Owl that I came across in Greenland. (No, I'm not still there.) I flew there on my FireBolt after the funeral luncheon.

I know that you probably are wondering when I'm coming back. Ron and Hermione have their hands full (with each other) but are probably wondering that too. I really don't know if I'm going to come back… and going along with that, I don't really want you (or them) to find me. I'm trying to sort out the grief I feel. Triumphantly, I conquered Voltemort, I know… but I'm just so saddened by all of the deaths… I know you don't blame me for Fred's death, but I don't feel like facing your family anytime soon.

Also, I think that I'm going to scour the rest of these lands of any other dark forces that could be lurking about. I mean, nothing could be as terrible as Voldy… but, I want to make sure they're all gone. I really want to try to rid the world entirely of dementors. They shouldn't be haunting any of us any longer. But the muggles have nothing to guard them against them. No one should ever have to feel that depressed experience - wizard or not. Again, I don't want these evil creatures knowing that I have a loved one "at home" to try and break me. The thought of losing you on account of me, would break my heart. (I realize that this letter is probably breaking your heart now…)

For now, I would prefer that move on with your life. Find some other happiness in the world. I have caused your family enough grief.

I also want you to know that your face was what I was wishing of seeing the last time that I (almost) died. Never forget that you mean so much to me. I will see you again at some point but for your sake, don't wait for me.

I think it was always my destiny to be "the boy who lived" alone.

All of my love (and to the rest of your family) - Harry

Harry- I'll wait. Always. -Ginny