Letters To and From a Stranger
By: g0ldensnidget, a.k.a. Snitch
Author's notes: thanks for all you who reviewed... sorry I took some time posting this...
Enjoy.
(Letter X)
Start writing dates, Harry. It clears things up. . . 7/9/1996
Harry –
Don't say that. You'll have to deal with it when you'll be married and if you'll have any daughters anyway; you might as well get used to the whole us-females-get-cranky-and-extremely-dangerous-once-a-month-deal at an early age. Some day, you'll thank me for that.
Surprise parties – don't worry your shaggy head about it. Your friends will catch on some time and throw you the biggest birthday party you'll ever attend. Trust me (though I'd advise you to be careful. At times like these [first month of school and PMS] it's very dangerous to take any advice I give seriously. Seriously.)
Harry, about Ginny. . . . . . GET A GRIP ON YOURSELF AND ASK HER OUT!!!! Really, it helps. Gather your courage and ask her on a date. Hogsmade is perfect. Ask her to meet you at the Three Broomsticks, that'll be good.
Let's take it slowly. First tings first. Ron. You want to date his little sister. Keep in mind that he will break your neck if you hurt her, but also keep in mind that he's your best friend. It's always good to be on good terms with your date/girlfriend's family. Also, he might be able to give you some tips. But most of all, remember, Ron is like family, but when it comes to dating his baby sister, Ginny comes first on his priority list. Don't give him any reason to kill you.
Now, as for telling Ron and Hermione. How daft can you be, Harry? They go out with each other. Give them a boost, it's time they realized how much the like each other. Even better, go out, the four of you, together. Go on a double-date. That way, if Hermione's nervous with Ron or Ginny's nervous with you, they can escape to the bathroom with each other. And vice-versa with you and Ron.
Take a risk, Harry. Ask the girl out.
Good luck –
-Rose.
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Dear Ron,
I'm glad to hear you're ok with me. I suppose this is my chance to prove myself to you...
Hermione. You like her, eh? Yes, I am a girl, and I know about these things. Now, you say you think you're getting signals from her? Mixed signals? What if she's not interested? Oh, Ron. Trust me, she's interested. She's staring at you. She's letting you copy your homework. Ron, she's never let you do that ever since 3rd year. She's not spending as much time reading as she used to, is she?
Ron, the reason for all that is that she's interested. In you. Now, once you get that through your thick skull, I shall proceed to tell you what to do:
GET A GRIP ON YOURSELF AND ASK HER OUT!!!!
Ask her out, Ron. Ask her to the Three Broomsticks. Ask her the moment you see her now. Now, as for Harry. Yes, he is also her best friend. But he isn't interested in her – he's interested in Ginny, as you yourself pointed out. Talk to him. Tell him to ask Ginny out – he needs a boost. There is only so much I can do. – while you go out with Hermione. Do a double date, the four of you. Go to the Three Broomsticks, one big happy group of friends and dates. Ok?
Take a risk, Ron. Ask the girl out.
Good luck –
-Rose.
p.s.
Throw Harry a surprise party next year, ok?
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Author's notes: wow, we're getting closer and closer to 200 reviews... you keep up your side of the deal (reviewing), and I'll keep up my side (posting, duh). Deal?
Reviewers' response:
Ronnie – keep in touch! You have my e-mail.
Alysia – don't you worry about it. I'll be posting at least twice a week.
Rubber Ducky – ai. How do you like 'Rose's responses to the boys' letters?
Raven Dragonclaw – ai, the look on 'Rose's face was priceless, I'll tell you that.
Little House Girl – oh, don't feel guilty... it's ok... 0_o.
Liberty Belleview – yeah, I suppose if you're in a band you have to remember all the music... *scratches chin, looking off into space* I was in choir in 4th grade...
Amiana – outrageous, as usual. Anyway, Limor Livnat is our Minister of Education. Anybody that isn't related to her makes fun of her, mostly because of all the jokes that go around her in stand-up comedy shows and stuff like that... p.s., next to you, anybody would be considered as mellow.
La'Jizika – do I know Amiana? – are you kidding me? She's one of my most faithful reviewers. Of course I know her. Yes, boys are stupid. "You look nice today" really would sound really nice coming out of a boy's mouth.
PhoenixPadfoot89 – yeah, I put them in their pairs, didn't I?
DarkSlytherinAngel – I'm so sorry!! I never realized... my fingers just usually fly, kind of automatically, across the keyboard... I'm really sorry, it just came out like that... I'm so sorry! Hope you forgive me... o.o
bluehoax – I have a question – how did you come up with your name?
Fireblade K'Chona – agreed!! I'll take Will Turner gladly, you can have Legolas. I really never could decide whether I wanted to live in the era of swords and bows and arrows (LotR times, I mean) or in the era of pirates and swords and ships (PotC times). I suppose either having a skilled sword-smith or a warrior Elf-prince would be nice... but I like Will better. You take Leggy.
Hayley Potter – Limor Livnat is our Minister of Education.
PyroGurl4 – yes indeed, you are random... odd, also. I meant that as a complement, btw.
M.J. Kobayashi – careful with the spell-check... they tend to get out of control... no, I'm kidding. It's just annoying that any time you write something that the computer doesn't know and recognize (names of all you reviewers, for example) it goes berserk and underlines every other word in red...
Rising-Angel – ai, poor you! I wouldn't know what I'd do if I were to be homeschooled... not like there're any hot guys in our school anyway...
Tw2qut4u – uh... you named your calculator Orlando? Ai, well... I ... Well, to be honest, I have no idea whatsoever what to say about that, except for good for you, I suppose.
Lilah Winter – thank you. It's always such a good feeling to be complemented by an author... loved your story!