19 October 1999
G. Weasley,
I'm writing to you for one reason and one reason only. I've have begun my Auror training and I am worried about my mother. When I left, she said something to me that led me to believe that there is something going on with her. For whatever reason, my mother really likes you, and I need you to be my contact. Visit her every once in a while and write to me about how she is doing.
I'm sure it must be awkward for you to hear from me after what happened between us, but please just do it. If not for me, then do it for Mother. She's all I have.
Cordially,
D. Malfoy
21 October 1999
Draco,
I will watch out for your mother, Draco, under one condition. I need you to keep an eye on Ron for me. Mum is worried about him; she doesn't think that he's going to make it through the training, and I need you to make sure that he does. Since Fred died, he hasn't been able to focus. Be his friend, his shoulder to lean on, and I will keep in touch about Narcissa.
And, yes, it is most definitely awkward to hear from you, but I can't say that I'm not glad to hear that you're doing well. Despite everything that happened over the last year, I still think about you from time to time. If you've thought of me to care for your mother, it must mean you've thought of me, as well.
Sincerely,
Ginny
28 October 1999
G. Weasley,
I will attempt to help your brother, Weasley, but I make no promises. The other day I told him that I had got a letter from you, just trying to break the ice, and he told me that he hopes I swallow an ice pick. What did you tell your family when we broke up anyway? I know the Weasel King has never been my biggest fan, but we used to get on better than that. He's doing fine, though. Our schedules overlap quite a bit and we're in the same dormitory, so I can at least keep an eye on how he's doing.
Don't flatter yourself. I don't think about you often, but I know my mother loves you. She thought we were going to get married, did I tell you that? She wasn't happy with me when things ended between us, that's for sure. The day I told her, she nearly took my head off. I think she cares about you more than she cares about me, so she will be happy to see you. Have you seen her yet, by the way?
Anyway, I just want you to know that if you don't hear from me for several days, or even weeks, it isn't because I've ignored your letters. We do work quite a lot, sun up to sun down, and sometimes I might be too tired to write. We also don't receive owl post on the weekends. I promise that I will return your letters. I need to be sure that Mother is cared for. I am counting on you, whatever that means.
Cordially,
D. Malfoy
30 October 1999
Malfoy,
I had tea with Narcissa yesterday afternoon. She is absolutely beside herself worried about you, but you were right about her being happy to see me. When Trixie the elf led me to her parlor and she saw me, she pulled me in for a bone-crushing hug that I actually thought was going to crush my bones. I'm glad that she doesn't blame me for what happened between us, especially since it wasn't my fault.
So, how is Ron? Tell him I love him, will you? Tell him that I miss him, too.
Ginny
17 November 1999
Weasley,
Your brother said he loves you, too, and that he can't wait until next month when we have two weeks off for Christmas. He said you had better make a special dinner for him when he gets back to the Burrow, and there had better be dessert, as well. It's funny, isn't it? I never knew you could cook. I guess that shows what kind of relationship we had, doesn't it? All we ever did was fight and then shag. Not that I'm complaining about the last bit. I just can't believe you never cooked for me.
I'm glad that Mother was happy to see you. Did you sense that anything was wrong with her? Or did she seem alright? I think there is something she's hiding. When I left she told me that she wished she'd had more time with me. I tried to tell her that Auror training only lasts until the end of April and she'd see me then, but all she could do was cry. Merlin, I hope she was just being overly emotional.
In case you're wondering, I'm doing well also. I am actually enjoying Auror work more than I thought I would. I guess I owe you a debt of gratitude for talking me into the career, don't I?
Draco
17 November 1999
Malfoy,
Your mum seems normal, but I'll keep an extra close watch on her. We've been having tea two or three times a week, and I really enjoy it. She actually took me back to see your horses, which you never told me about, and she brought me for a walk in the garden that you helped her plant when you were a child. It's funny all of the things that we never talked about. Maybe the fact that we never spent a great deal of time talking about anything is the reason it didn't last. Maybe if you cared more about me than you did about shagging me, things would have been different.
Tell Ron that I will cook his favorites for him. What day does he come home? Will you also have leave? And, do you get time off over Easter hols as well? Tell Ron that Mum is doing well and sends her love. My mum hates that I am still in contact with you, by the way.
I'm glad you were able to finally give me credit for something. I knew you'd love being an Auror, so that's why I suggested it. You didn't have to go all barmy on me when I told you that you and Harry had a lot in common. Harry loves being an Auror, you know. Maybe if you hadn't taken everything that I ever said about Harry to mean that I'm in love with him, then maybe we'd have got on better. At any rate, I do care about what happens to you and I think about you a lot more than I like to admit.
Take care,
Ginny
22 November 1999
Weasley,
Here's the deal, Weasley, Ron loves you and misses you, and he also knows that you feel the same. If you honestly expect me to relay that same message every time we write, I'll find someone else to be my informant. If he dies or is seriously injured, I'll let you know. Otherwise, assume all is well.
I'll ask again: what did you tell your family happened when we broke up? Your mum hates me now, too? I know she was never my biggest fan, exactly, but we always got on fine. Now she doesn't even want you talking to me? I have to admit, sending you that first letter was hard for me because I know we aren't friends, but I didn't know you hated me so much as to sabotage me. If I'd have known, certainly I would have done the same with my own mother.
Thanks again for taking care of Mother. I know she is strong, but she still needs someone. If I can't be there, you're certainly the next best. You might even be better, actually.
I admit that I still think about you sometimes. It's not always positive, but after some of the things we did, I can't say that you're an easy person to forget.
Draco
23 November 1999
I told them the truth, Draco. It isn't my fault that what you did was cruel. I mean, what kind of a guy sets up a big romantic date with his girlfriend, invites her to his flat, shags her, and then breaks up with her? Not anyone decent, that's for sure. Really, did you expect me to tell my mum that we had a mutual break up and we were still friends when you made me feel so bad? You never even gave me a reason for why we broke up, so until you do, I think you are a heartless arsehole who lied to me for a year about being in love with me.
Anyway, I told Narcissa that you'll be home to visit her around Christmas hols, and her eyes lit up like she was a little kid seeing the first snow of her life. She's so happy, and I don't care if you had intended to come home or not. Now you have no choice, and you can consider it redemption for how you ended our relationship. I may be over you, Draco Malfoy, but I still can't believe that you did what you did to me. You really are lucky that I love your mum so much because I'd never be doing this otherwise.
You don't have to tell Ron that I love him if you don't want to, but if you had any decency you would just do it. You don't have to be such an arse all the time, you know.
Ginny
30 November 1999
Weasley,
You told your mum that we shagged right before I ended our relationship? My mum still thinks I'm a virgin. And, anyway, I apologized to you about what happened. I know it was wrong of me, but it's done with. I wish I would have done it differently, but it doesn't change the fact that it was the right thing to do.
I was planning to visit Mother over holidays, anyway, so I suppose you'll need to find a new way to get back at me. On second thought, don't. Can't we just get over this? We both agreed that we're better off without each other, didn't we?
I told Ron you love him. Happy?
I do apologize for this letter being short, but we're all going out tonight. I'm going to try and meet a new sexy redheaded witch to shag for the next year. I'll send you a picture of her.
Draco
1 December 1999
Draco,
Good luck with your new slag! Rest assured, though, I will definitely show the picture to your mother. Also, make no mistake; Narcissa knows that you're not a virgin. We talk about sex all the time. Maybe it's a woman thing. Honestly, what are you so ashamed of? You're human and there is nothing more natural. We are all sexual beings, so what is there to hide? We all have the same instincts. You always were afraid to open up about things. Is that why you didn't want me? Am I too open?
And worry not, my darling, I will not seek revenge upon you. Unlike you, I have better things to do with my time than hurt people!
Ginny
10 December 1999
Weasley,
You talk about sex with my mother? Are you completely barking?
And, you know what? I've got something to say. I am probably going to regret this, but I am completely zonked right now and there are a few things that I need to get off my chest.
I didn't break up with you because you were too open about sex. Actually, the way you weren't afraid to talk about things was incredibly sexy. I broke up with you because I didn't think I was who you wanted. The entire bloody time we were together, any time I suggested we go out or do something fun, you insisted we stay in my flat and practice reproducing like bloody rabbits! I hated thinking that you hated me. But I love you, Ginny, and I didn't want us to separate on such harsh terms.
Hopefully this bloody owl will get lost and no one will ever read this.
Draco
13 December 1999
Draco,
How could you ever think that I didn't love you? You are such an idiot, do you know that? If you thought that I'd spend over a year with you because I liked your body, then I just don't know what to say.
You bloody idiot.
Ginny
17 December 1999
Ginny,
This will probably be the last letter that I will write you before I come home. Ron can't stop talking about you and how much he misses you. I've never seen a brother and sister miss each other as much as the two of you. Is there something you want to tell me? Kidding! Don't get your knickers in a twist; it was a joke.
If I said anything to offend you in that last letter, I apologize. I hope I mentioned that I was drunk.
Please, tell Mother that I will see her soon.
Draco
P.S. I know this is going to be out of line, but I want to see you sometime over the next few weeks.