Dear Hermione,
I really hope that you don't ever read this, but I'm pretty sure you will. I wanted to say sorry, first of all. It was never my plan to die before I could apologize for all of the trouble I got you into over the years. You were pretty great about going along with it, but I know it must've been hard for you to break the rules so often. (Sorry, trying to lighten the mood, you know I've never been good at this kind of stuff.)
If we didn't become friends back in first year, I don't think that I would even be alive right now to write this. You are a brilliant witch, Hermione. The brightest in our age, I swear. Never let anyone convince you that you are less than that because of your blood, or your upbringing, or anything else. You are so much more than what people see or think they know. Some people used to say that the sorting hat got it wrong, putting you in Gryffindor, I mean. They were the wrong ones, though. Hermione Jean Granger, you are so brave. You have to face discrimination all of the time and you never falter. Not to mention your loyalty, no matter how much trouble Ron and I made, you stuck by us. You're more Gryffindor than anyone I know, and that is something that you should be proud of.
I want you to know that being your friend is something that I consider a great accomplishment. You are such a wonderful person, 'Mione. You were here for me when everyone was turning against me and I truly appreciate that. Thank you. I would be incredibly hard pressed to ever find better friends for myself than you and Ron. The two of you are unbelieveable. Oh, and on that note, will the two of you finally get together? It is starting to get truly aggravating. Fred, George, Ginny, and I have been betting on this since fourth year. Get a move on! (And they say you're the smart one. Maybe it was really me this whole time. Kidding.)
So, before I tie this up, I wanted to tell you that you are like a surrogate sister to me. Yes, the Weasleys took me in during the summers and made me feel like one of their own, but you are also a part of my family. You may think that you are an only child, but you aren't. You will always have me at your side, whether I'm alive or not. Please don't forget that.
Love you, Harry.
P.S. I dug your letter back up so I could add this in. We just broke out of Gringotts and I know I should be looking for the Horcrux, but this is just as important. Stealing a dragon? Hermione, you are more badass than Dumbledore!
A/N: You can disregard the P.S. if you want, but I like it. Anyways, more chapters later. Have a nice day and don't forget to review!
