Disclaimer of Erised: I see me, owning Harry Potter, holding in my arms, a millionaire...
July 31. 1998
My 18th Birthday
Dear Luna,
You are my friend, one of my best friends, but I'm glad you understand the love Ron, Hermione, and I share.
I know you are not as standoffish as you seem. I am glad that you accept me as me, and that is why I accept you as you.
Have you been taking lessons from Hermione? Because you both said that I am a hero, but I have to stop saving everyone. I know I have a "saving people thing," as Hermione put it. But jeesh is it that bad?
I know the pain will never leave. And I have to thank you for talking to me about it in sixth ((fifth)) year. You truly helped me through the depression that followed Sirius' death.
I will stay by Remus, because he needs me. And I need him. I need him as a father, a teacher, and as someone who believes in me.
Thank you,
Harry
PS: tell Ginny I say hi!