15 & 16 Jan.
Ron, dearest, Ron,
Yes, I would have warned you to be careful and safe. I do it out of love for you, Ron, for I love you and need you safe and whole and well. You know that, don't you, you should for I have told you before – at Shell Cottage – when I you screaming my name acted for me as a pull to the real world, a hold for me on reality. I need you safe and well for me to be safe and well.
Is this what you wanted when you said a long letter? Perhaps I am talking too much of the war – but, Ron, I had a nightmare again last night, we were at Malfoy Manor. They aren't always about Malfoy Manor, though, I've had other, recently, about the Battle of Hogwarts, and others too – Ron, I wish you were here; I can't sleep for fear of the nightmares. They're more frequent than ever, Ron. I try not to call out for you – but I think I have, I guess you don't have the deluminator with you because I know I did last night. Ginny came and stayed in the Head Girl's room because we were talking and studying, and then we fell asleep, and then I dreamed of Malfoy Manor – Ginny woke me up.
Let me know when you're home, the Hogsmeade weekend in February is the weekend you should be getting back – the 14th. Will you come? Meet me at the Three Broomsticks at eleven?
Love from,
Hermione