A/N: Written for the Letters Challenge by cherryredxx. Very short but I hope you approve! :)
Between The Lines
Dear Luna,
I hope you're enjoying your vacation in Sweden! I, of course, have never been to Sweden or any other country, for that matter but I'm sure it's beautiful. Have you caught any Crumple-Horned Snorkacks yet? To tell you the truth, I doubt such a creature exists but you are so confident about it that I can't help but wonder if you're right... Because you are right about many things and I don't care if most people think you're strange, I like the way your eyes light up when you talk about Nargles and Umgubular Slashkilters! (Remember when you told me "Don't cry because it's over; smile because it happened."? It sounded so terribly cliche but once again, you were right. And I did smile! Remember?) I miss you, Luna! Hurry back, alright?
Love,
Harry.
Luna,
I'm writing this note in the middle of the night, while Ron is snoring loudly. But he's not the reason why I can't sleep. How come you never respond to my letters? No, I'm not complaining! I'm simply asking. Why? Can't you be bothered to write back? Are you too busy? What is the reason behind this silence? (Just so you know, I plan on taking you to Slughorn's Christmas party. If you'd like to go with me, that is. Would you? Like to go with me?)
Harry.
Dear Luna,
Writing to you is reckless at this point but I can't help it. I was originally planning to say a proper goodbye to you at Bill and Fleur's wedding. I thought I would have more time. That didn't go so well, did it?
You took me by surprise, looking as lovely as you looked that day, dancing by yourself and that sunflower in your hair, I can't stop thinking about it! Isn't it crazy that all I can think about is a stupid flower in your hair? Or is it your hair which made the flower noteworthy? I don't know, Luna... Everything is a blur right now and I must focus, I must focus and not think about that utterly silly sunflower!
Are you safe? This question never leaves my mind! Are you safe? I need you to be safe! What I wouldn't give for you to choose to answer this one letter, to put an end to my worries but at the same time, I know you can't. I know you shouldn't. Will I ever see you again?
Love, always.
Dear Luna,
A wizarding naturalist, huh? Yes, it seems like a good choice for you. I have no doubt you will be one of the best and who knows? Maybe you will finally find a Crumple-Horned Snorkack, like you've always wanted! Your father will be so proud of you! I can almost see his face now!
I think about you often and wouldn't you know it, I can never forget about that bloody sunflower, Luna...
Love,
Harry.
Dear Harry,
I choose to respond to this letter.
Crumple-Horned Snorkacks do not exist. I have come to accept that and it doesn't make me sad, as one might think. That fantasy was fun while it lasted. There are other magical creatures to be discovered and I will do my best to discover as many of them as possible.
Many things that we believed in as children aren't real, my dear friend. We grew up, how odd is that? We are adults, suddenly and we must act as such. I haven't had a sunflower in my hair in years, Harry. It was only that one time and you should forget all about it.
I wish you are doing well and hope to see you soon.
Your friend,
Luna.