Hermione stared wistfully out of the window of her new bedroom, her observant eyes taking in every detail of the scene below. There was a road, already filled with cars, a beach and then the blue of the atlantic ocean. She couldn't deny it – Miami was a cool place to live.
As she stared, she was startled by an owl suddenly appearing in front of her eyes. Hermione quickly opened the window and allowed the bird inside. She took the letter that the messenger carried and looked immediately at the writing on the envelope. It was from him.
Dearest Hermione,
I hope that this letter finds you safe and well. While I am terrifically disappointed that you are no longer here with me, I can understand why your parents have taken you and moved away. I guess them finding out about Dumbledore's death and then the final battle and defence of the castle was one adventure too many. They just want what is best for you – to keep you safe.
I can't quite believe that you've gone out of my life. One day I had the most wonderful sister, with whom I could share my adventures and triumphs, my secrets and my fears. But now you seem so very distant. I'm going to miss you so much. When I read your letter, I was numb for a while, then angry and sad. It's taken me several days to collect my thoughts enough to write this. One of our friends, Luna, has been very supportive in this troubling time.
Seeing as though I'm going to be extremely busy, and that I cannot tell you things everyday like before, let me say some important words now, while they are still clear in my head. I remember as clearly as if it were yesterday the moment you first called me brother. "An amazing friend and a wonderful big brother". Those were the words you said, and it filled my heart with joy. But long before then and ever since, you've soothed me when I've been tense, comforted me when I was sad, calmed my anger, wiped away my tears, shown me compassion when I was grieving. You've shared in my successes and revelled in my happiness. I keep no secrets from you, my beloved sister.
Goodbye my friend, my angel, my soulmate, my most beloved sister.
I will write again one day and tell you my news. I shall never forget you.
Love,
Harry