Harry was doing his homework in secret again, in the dead of night with a
lamp. He frequently had stabbing pains in his scar, now that Lord Voldemort
had risen again, so he was finding it hard to concentrate. Just then,
Hedwig flew through the window. She was finally back after a long route of
deliveries, and had many replies. Harry quickly abandoned his homework and
eagerly began to open them. The first was from Ron.
Harry,
You have to come visit soon. Mum's worried about you and you must be having a horrible time with the muggles.
Dumbledore wanted you to spend the first part of the summer with them, but Mom reckons he'll let you come visit us pretty soon. Coming to get you last time by Floo powder was a complete disaster. Do the muggles still have the fireplace blocked? The ton-tongue toffee was hilarious, though.
Hope to see you soon, Ron
Harry smiled, remembering last summer when the Weasleys had come to pick him up. Fred and George gave Dudley a ton-tongue toffee and his tongue swelled enormously. It was all very funny. The next letter was from Hermione.
Dear Harry,
I hope your summer is going well and that you'll be able to go to Ron's house soon. I recently visited Viktor in Bulgaria, enclosed are some pictures of us there. I'm really glad I met him, but since he lives so far away I'm not too sure it's going to last. How have you been? I hope your scar isn't too painful. Watch out for yourself and keep in touch with Sirius. Love from Hermione
The last letter was written in a hand Harry didn't recognize. He ripped it open and read it.
Dear Harry,
I'm sorry for what you had to go through last year at school. You're a very brave, honorable person, and I'd like to get to know you better. I'm not just a little girl anymore, I've grown up and I think you and I could turn out to be something. -Ginny
Harry sat still on his bed, astonished. Not because Ginny's feelings were something new, but because he was starting to think maybe he agreed with her. Maybe her feelings were more than just a school girl crush on the famous Harry Potter.
He decided to write back.
Dear Ginny,
Harry was stumped for ideas of how to reply. He knew how he felt inside, but he had no idea how to express it on paper. Finally he just picked up his quill and began to write.
I'm willing to give us a chance.
I'll see you later this summer, I'm coming to visit. From Harry
"There." Harry said aloud.
He gave the note to Hedwig and she flew off into the night. He watched after her for awhile, wondering what this next year at Hogwarts was going to be like. So much was different. Lord Voldemort was back, and he was sure he was going to be watched over by everyone. Ginny and him may begin to develop a serious relationship. He had a feeling Ron and Hermione might have a thing for each other too. He sighed and looked at the clock. It was 2:15am. He decided he should really get some sleep. As he was falling asleep, Cho passed through his mind. He hadn't thought of her for a long time. After all, she had never really shown any true interest in him. Harry made a promise to himself to move on and start something new with Ginny. He fell asleep smiling that night.
Harry,
You have to come visit soon. Mum's worried about you and you must be having a horrible time with the muggles.
Dumbledore wanted you to spend the first part of the summer with them, but Mom reckons he'll let you come visit us pretty soon. Coming to get you last time by Floo powder was a complete disaster. Do the muggles still have the fireplace blocked? The ton-tongue toffee was hilarious, though.
Hope to see you soon, Ron
Harry smiled, remembering last summer when the Weasleys had come to pick him up. Fred and George gave Dudley a ton-tongue toffee and his tongue swelled enormously. It was all very funny. The next letter was from Hermione.
Dear Harry,
I hope your summer is going well and that you'll be able to go to Ron's house soon. I recently visited Viktor in Bulgaria, enclosed are some pictures of us there. I'm really glad I met him, but since he lives so far away I'm not too sure it's going to last. How have you been? I hope your scar isn't too painful. Watch out for yourself and keep in touch with Sirius. Love from Hermione
The last letter was written in a hand Harry didn't recognize. He ripped it open and read it.
Dear Harry,
I'm sorry for what you had to go through last year at school. You're a very brave, honorable person, and I'd like to get to know you better. I'm not just a little girl anymore, I've grown up and I think you and I could turn out to be something. -Ginny
Harry sat still on his bed, astonished. Not because Ginny's feelings were something new, but because he was starting to think maybe he agreed with her. Maybe her feelings were more than just a school girl crush on the famous Harry Potter.
He decided to write back.
Dear Ginny,
Harry was stumped for ideas of how to reply. He knew how he felt inside, but he had no idea how to express it on paper. Finally he just picked up his quill and began to write.
I'm willing to give us a chance.
I'll see you later this summer, I'm coming to visit. From Harry
"There." Harry said aloud.
He gave the note to Hedwig and she flew off into the night. He watched after her for awhile, wondering what this next year at Hogwarts was going to be like. So much was different. Lord Voldemort was back, and he was sure he was going to be watched over by everyone. Ginny and him may begin to develop a serious relationship. He had a feeling Ron and Hermione might have a thing for each other too. He sighed and looked at the clock. It was 2:15am. He decided he should really get some sleep. As he was falling asleep, Cho passed through his mind. He hadn't thought of her for a long time. After all, she had never really shown any true interest in him. Harry made a promise to himself to move on and start something new with Ginny. He fell asleep smiling that night.