February 2nd, 1971
Dear Tonks,
Do you really not trust me enough to ask if I could be a part of that? I told you, I have changed. I do not know if Bellatrix was a part of this, but I am sure I could try and find out if it means that much to you. I did not have to befriend you, for your information. I did not have to betray everything my family holds dear. If this is the way you repay me, then maybe we should not be friends. Do you realize what I have sacrificed? What I have given up? If anyone finds out I even talk to you, I will never see my family again. No matter how hard I try, you will always be a mark against me. I trusted you with my life, so why do you fail to trust me?
That article is terrible. You have to understand that I truly care. Those children could have been the same age as Sirius and Regulus. If that really was the work of Bellatrix's "Dark Lord", which I assume it was, then I can promise you there was really not much pain. Bellatrix and her lot may be cruel, but this is their first press released attack (not their first attack though, that I know for sure). They wanted a lot of bodies and very little screaming. If they are not stopped, the next attack could be a little more painful. This is going to get worse, Ted. If we cannot remain civil after this, then it is better we go our separate ways and never speak again. I will burn the letters, you will not be in danger, I promise. I am so sorry I hurt you.
My last secret: I was planning on running away this summer, after all our talking. I was going to go live with some distant relative and let myself be disowned. Thank you for stopping me now, before it was too late.
I have decided to go home during Easter Break. I would really rather not be left to study for O.W.L.s all break, and I believe I will find company that trusts me a little more refreshing.
I like being your friend, Teddy. Thanks for making me think, even if it didn't change.
Goodbye,
Andromeda
Tu vas me manquer, mon ami.