Dear Ron,

I hope you are well and Harry too. Don't work too hard at the joke shop. I know George needs all the support he can get but remember to get some rest yourself too.

Hogwarts is not the same without you and Harry. It's the first time that I am at school and not worrying about you two being up to something. I can't help but remember all the adventures we had and how many times we came this close to losing one another.

And that brings me to the next phase of this letter….

Don't blame yourself Ron, you know better than to do that. I thought we spoke about this, about you leaving me during the war. The one thing this war has taught me is to live in the present and you can't keep hitting yourself over and over about something that both Harry and I have forgiven you for. Those were dark times Ron and sometimes we do things we regret. Don't dwell on it.

That being said…I loved your letter (the rest of it). When did you get so good at writing? I must admit, I felt a bit embarrassed about a few things you mentioned…have you been observing me all this time? And how come I haven't noticed it as much as I should have?

Ron, this summer has meant the most to me and I can't wait to see you again. We have a Hogsmeade visit coming up soon; maybe you can take some time off to meet me at the village?

I can't wait to see you, touch you, and kiss you. I feel braver writing this than saying this to you. Does this mean something's wrong with me? I don't care! I just want you next to me so that I can hear you speak about normal, boring, everyday things. Nothing's wrong with craving a bit of normality, not after the year we've had.

Sometimes when I am missing you more than I usually do, I think back on the evening you kissed me for the first time since the first time at the castle (Are you confused? Haha).

I felt reassured Ron. It proved that I had not dreamed the kiss, that I wasn't going crazy during the war.

You reassure me.

Your Hermione

P.S. I've used one of the Hogwarts owls as Pig just won't stay still. I don't think he wants to leave the castle right now.