Part Ten: Foreign Correspondence
Hermione-
It sounds like you are having a wonderful time. I am glad you have the chance to see the world. I have traveled a fair bit, but I am sure you will do more on your holiday than I have done in my life. Take my advice and enjoy every minute.
Severus
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Severus-
I was so thrilled to get your note. There is something about seeing your elegant handwriting on an envelope addressed to me. I feel like it is Christmas time. I miss Hogwarts already. I miss my family and my house. But mostly I wish I could walk down into the dungeons and talk to you again. We didn't have as many talks as I would have liked. I still wear your necklace, it is as beautiful as ever.
Lately, I have heard of some strange happenings. I haven't heard much from Harry, I suppose things are very hectic over there. I am surprised you have the time to write to me. I hope that you truly are fine. I will be home soon. If the war begins sooner than expected, I will be straight back.
Oh gosh, I just realized something. What if someone reads this letter? You could be in serious trouble. Maybe I shouldn't send it. No, I have an idea.
My best wishes to you and the rest of the Order.
Hermione.
/Letter sent entirely in a Latin based Kenyan language/
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Hermione-
You truly are a genius. It took me a few minutes to realize what language you had used. We should not write anymore. For now we know that we are well. Good luck.
Severus.
I was not well. Each day saw me weaker, each night grew longer and darker, my spirit was dampening. And yet I wrote that I was well. Why did I not tell her the truth? Why did I care to spare her feelings? Why was I so bent on keeping her spirits up? I wanted her to have a good time, for her to enjoy her life while she could, before the pain and misery set in. Who knew what would happen in the near future. Who knew who would live and who would die? Part of me hoped that when it was all over I could just sink down and never have to face the aftermath. It was more the aftermath that I was afraid of than the actual war. What worried me the most was on which side I would come out of this war. If I came out of it at all.
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Yeah, I know, there's probably no such thing as a Latin based Kenyan language nor could it be likely for one. Does it sound like I care? Ha ha. Hope you're still enjoying.
As to the footnote on the last chapter... I was indeed referring to 'Your Natalie' from Love Actually. Splendid movie!
Frazi88: Thanks a bunch! Anya: Glad you agree! But they will eventually!