Looking back on the events of this year, your words come back to haunt me. I wonder if I will ever be confident about my choice. It troubles me that we do not agree about his issue; it is one of the few things in which we have ever been at odds. But, as you said, I must do what I believe is right. I still feel that Harry is too young to know about the prophecy.
You were very right when you once told me that my heart is my greatest weakness. I know that I am avoiding telling Harry the truth for more reasons that his age. I love him as I loved James and Lily and I cannot bear to cause him more pain. You saw straight through me, as you always have.
This whole situation reminds me of your seventh year when you kept information from me about Grindelwald, but it was also different then. I forced you to tell me, and I did it to protect you. I wonder what will force me to tell Harry, how much longer I can protect him.
Harry did not ask me any more about Voldemort's plan this year as he did last; perhaps he was too exhausted from his fight with the basilisk. This was an immense relief as it gave me the excuse to remain silent yet again.
It is strange…I see so many similarities between Harry and you. I care for you both more than I could ever say…you each lost your parents to Dark Lords and you have gone through more pain than anyone I have ever known. My instincts to protect you were always correct. I hope your similarities will be true in this aspect of your lives as well.
I do not know. I feel disoriented and in the dark. I do not know what I should do anymore. My heart may be my greatest weakness, but it is also the only thing that is keeping me competent in this crazy world. The only things I am sure of are my love for Harry and my love for you, but unfortunately, these are keeping me from making decisions that must be made. I must hasten to action, but I do not know what.
I have always gone with my instincts before and they have never led me astray. I hope the same will hold true now; that I am correct to withhold the information from Harry. I have a feeling we will know, for better or for worse, in a matter of years.
Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your love and support. I know we disagree, but I know you would be behind any choices I make, no matter what. Such faithful companionship is rare and I am very blessed to have you in my life, my Minerva.
With my deepest love, Albus