AN: Ok new chappy! Review answers are at the bottom! ^-^ and I have some things to share for those who bother to read these things:
This is talking about J.K. Rowling: One boy in Sydney asked if there would be any books about Harry as an adult. She teasingly replied: "You have to wait and see if he survives to be a grown-up. I don't want to give anything away at the moment."
...all I have to say is that if she kills anyone else, Ima be pissed... Heh and on a lighter note, here's something from my friend:
Ghetto Dumbly - By Tanaka: Yea-- all dem students was coo'
Credit also goes to Tanaka for her help with the letter. Thanks biznitch. Now on with the fic ^-^;
Posted: June 27, 2003
Professor Dumbledore sat in his office, gazing out the window at the twinkling of the stars and the dark sky that was slowly lightening as dawn approached. There were many things he could and should have been doing, but at the moment he couldn't seem to pull his mind from the recent past.
If only he had kept Sirius at the headquarters like he had planned... Or even if he had turned a few seconds earlier, he could have cast a spell and pulled Sirius back... But instead, he had turned too late, and had watched – feeling strangely detached – as Sirius fell through the veil and disappeared...
Maybe he was getting too old... After all, it was he who had decided not to tell Harry his prophecy when he was more than ready for it, he who had insisted on keeping Harry in the dark on things he rightfully should have known, and he who had kept Sirius in that house, even when he knew how much the man hated feeling caged... But he had done it for their protection; at least that's what he kept telling himself. He wasn't being very convincing about it though, because deep down he knew it had all been his fault; that he could have prevented it all from happening.
A quick glance at the portraits adorning the walls and ceiling showed the Headmasters of Old all sound asleep. He swept his eyes around the room, lingering briefly on the shattered pieces of the silver instruments and the parts of the table they had been resting upon; he hadn't had the resolve, or the energy, to pick them up and fix them.
His attention was caught by a gentle tapping on his window and he glanced over to find a silver owl perched precariously on the narrow ledge. Picking up his wand, he gave a small wave and a quietly muttered spell at the latch.
The owl pushed the newly unlocked windowpane back and flew inside, landing quietly on the edge of the large desk. She held up her leg and waited as Dumbledore untied it. Once free, she bobbed her head politely and took off, quickly disappearing over the Forbidden Forest.
Looking down at the letter in front of him, he sighed quietly and opened it, having a feeling he knew who it was from. Sure enough, he was hardly surprised when he opened it and saw Sirius' scrawling handwriting.
Dear Professor Dumbledore,
You know, as much as I don't like you right now, I keep telling myself to trust you, because you've always had a reason for your actions in the past. So even though I can't see your purpose or understand where you're coming from... I don't doubt you. You've never put me, or anyone else for that matter, in danger, or compromised them in any way... So quit blaming yourself, because if you're like anyone else, I know you are. I know you like to think you're all-powerful since you've been the only one who can put Voldemort in his place, but even you have your weaknesses.
I'm sure you have numerous scenarios running through your head... Like what to do about the Order, how to help Harry through this, or maybe even how to explain to the Ministry that I'm finally dead... – 'Course, they're probably the ones that killed me and they already know... or maybe they hired a hit-wizard, or maybe... I should stop... – Perhaps you're even thinking of how many things you could have done differently to save me... But seeing as how I'm dead, I'm guessing there wasn't much that could have been done to change that...
I hope you'll continue to look after him, even if you feel you've done nothing but fail him... He needs to know he can count on you; he looks up to you and respects you... I think you were the first person Harry could look to as a father figure, someone he could rely on to keep him safe... Don't let him down...
Keep strong, and hold faith.
Proud member of the Marauders
Padfoot
P.S.
Oh... and it WAS the Marauders who broke into the Transfiguration office in 7th year... and who set the Christmas decorations on fire... and who melted the Slytherin ice statues... and who - well... anything you don't have a culprit for - it was probably us...
Dumbledore set the letter down, blinking rapidly to hold back sudden tears. He reread the post script and laughed quietly; he had always suspected the Marauders were responsible for the fire that Christmas, but he hadn't been so sure about the break in. He should have known. He wondered how many of the other things had been their doing...
He sat back in his chair, glancing back out the window with a slight smile at the peace that had come with the letter. Sirius didn't hold him in contempt for what he had done, or blame him for any of the many things he had more than a right to. He stretched and put the letter back in the envelope before placing it in a drawer for safekeeping. Standing up then, he decided to begin work on the many things he had to do.
Yay reviews! Love them! Keep them coming!! ^-^ I love you all, and yeah I read each and every one of them!
Kurbani: Thanks and no, sorry, I'll let you know if I find some ^-^ Circles of Time is pretty good, but it's lo~~ng, and I don't think it's quite what you're looking for. Get in touch with me by email or AIM if you'd like the link
Padfoot's Apprentice: You asked what would be in one to James... well, I was thinking maybe the last one I did could be to him maybe, just depends, but I'll consider it ^-^
Phoenix Tears Type 6: Wow... heh haven't thought of it like that before, and I may do one to Peter if I get an idea, ne?
sirius_fan: Hehe about him saying 'we may meet again' well, mainly it's just him hoping they'll find a way to bring him back, and part is an idea I've got running around in my head that I don't know if I'll actually do or not ^-^
sora-doragon: Hehe I never knew that, thanks, it was very interesting
Bittersweet Angel Chika: *blinks* Um, I've only read it once... my friend's read it twice though I think... Damn six..? *faints*
Becki: You could still do them, everyone has a different POV on what people would say or how they would react ^-^
azntgr01: Umm sure, but if you use or mention parts of my actual letters in the story, could you please make a note somewhere to give me credit? Thanks ^-^
I've had some people say that these aren't long enough... Well, frankly they're not supposed to be long ^-^; I just wanted them to be snippets showing how I felt certain characters should have reacted, so they probably won't get much longer than this, sorry
Hmm, not sure who's next, so it'll be a surprise for everyone! =^-^=