AN: Paperthin Hymn, by Anberlin. However, I know I was thinking about Imagine by John Lennon when I wrote this, but it's not part of the playlist.
Harry,
I love you. It's such a strange thing to say. To write. To hear. Three words that have probably shaped human history in more ways than anyone could possibly imagine. I love you, though.
When you save me from that troll, you were my everything. My knight in shinning armor, and then my rock. You didn't ignore me, you listened, and you made me feel special. Like I could always come to you. And I could. Maybe you didn't know any more than me, probably less, but you were there. When Ron belittled me, you defended. When Malfoy insulted, you protected. When Victor left for Bulgaria, you stayed. You always stayed.
Until you didn't.
I'm realizing I know less and less about the world. No amount of facts or studying can make up for feelings and experiences. But I know I loved you.
I still love you.
I can't imagine what life would have been like without you. I can't imagine life without you now, even thought I'm living it. I just can't imagine…
Maybe that was always my issue.
Love,
Hermione