February 3rd, 1971

Dear Andromeda,

Please don't do that! I didn't mean to attack you like that! Well, I did, but not in an untrustworthy way! I was just upset. Merlin, Meda, I almost cried when I read your letter. You continue to try and emasculate me! Stop the cruelty. Honestly though, I don't think I could bear not talking to you.

I really do know how much you've given up, how much you are giving up, just being my friend. I understand, or at least I try to. You are literally risking your entire family, just to talk to me. Why? Andromeda, you need to understand! I trust you! That's why I've been telling you secrets. That's why I'm not afraid that I'm writing letters to the Princess of Purebloods. I trust you with all my heart and more.

Please remember the last few paragraphs when I ask this, and it's purely because I'm afraid, not because I don't trust you. Did you know this would happen? Did you have even the slightest hint that these murders would occur? Are you sure it was this "Lord Voldemort" bloke? Andromeda, I have to know. I need to know. I could be next.

I know you care. You're the second most caring person I know! My mom outranks you right now, but that can change at any time. I know you probably frowned and made that face you do when you try not to think about things. I know you might have even cried a little, because you pictured your cousins in the same way I pictured my sisters. I know you didn't come to class the period after you received my letter, whether to write the reply or to let off some of the hurt you feel, I don't know. I do know that I hurt you just as much as that article, if not more. I may be a man (yes, man. Not boy.) but I know when girls are hurt. I'm sorry. Really, truly sorry.

I have a request, since you're already angry. Tell Dumbledore. Tell someone. They need to know that even if it isn't your sister doing these things, it could be. She's obviously mad, and your other one is going the same way. You could save someone's life, Andromeda. Some little boy who looks just like Regulus might be next. He might have a mum and a dad, a sister, a brother, a best friend, a dog, a fish…. He could get married someday, if you just told someone. Please. As my friend.

My secret- I actually asked my mum if she would let you stay at my house until you could get a place of your own. She said yes, though my dad is skeptical. The offer still stands.

Please come over for Easter Break! I couldn't possibly let you go back to a house a maybe-murderer will be spending half her days, and your crazed dungeon-owning parents. No. I will kidnap you if that's what it takes. Please, please, please with a cherry on top?

Your very best friend who is very sorry,

Ted

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