Harry writes a poignant letter to Ginny on the eve of his departure to fight Voldemort and search for the Horcruxes.
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My dearest, most beloved Ginny…
This is the hardest thing I've ever had to write, but I must. I am going with Ron and Hermione to fight Voldemort and search for the Horcruxes. I have no idea how long it will take, or even
if we will all come back alive. At the moment, all that matters to me is being able to tell you what is in my heart.
Despite our breakup, I have never stopped loving you. I never will. Nor will I ever forget you or all that we've shared. Gin, you have given me many beautiful memories; I will cherish them. You will always be on my mind and forever in my heart. I wouldn't blame you if you don't believe these things, but they are true; I could not say them otherwise. Whatever my other faults, I could never lie to you or mislead you.
More than anything I wanted us to be together, have you fight by my side, but I don't want Voldemort and his ilk coming after you and that would surely happen if we'd stayed together.
I must find him, Gin, just as I must find the Horcruxes, or nothing in the Wizarding World can ever be safe again…least of all you, my darling…and that is what is of the utmost concern to me.
I didn't want Ron and Hermione coming with me either, but finally realize that I will need their help. Just the same, considering their involvement, which mirrors our own, it will be a classic case of three's a crowd…and when it happens, that is when I'll miss you must of all—your gentle touch, your sweet kisses, your smile, the feel of your arms around me, the beat
of your heart and the warmth of your body close to mine.
Gods, I wish I didn't have to do this, didn't have to leave you! I don't know how I'm going to stand it. The only things I'm taking are a recent picture of us together in Hogsmeade this past Valentine's Day…you looked especially lovely that day…and a handkerchief with your perfume in it. And considering all I'm feeling right now, I wouldn't be surprised if I got plenty of use out of it, if you know what I mean.
I watched you sleep for a long time before leaving. You're so beautiful, Gin. So very beautiful. I love you so much. How I wish I didn't have to leave you behind. Please take care of yourself for me. I pray that I'll be able to come back from all this in one piece, but in this uncertain time, I cannot guarantee anything. If at all possible, I will come back to you, my precious darling. Until and if that day comes, we must go on, endure as best we can.
I'd better close soon; Ron's getting impatient and you know how he is when he gets like that. Just one last time I want to say it, though…I love you. Please don't forget me, Gin, and please forgive me for leaving you. It's tearing my heart in two, but I've got to go. Pray for me, my love, but most of all, pray that fate will bring me back to you alive and allow our love to endure.
All my love,
Now and forever,
Your Harry