A/N: Written for the Becoming the Tamer King Challenge, Harry Potter Style continuing the Meeting Azulongmon 1 task, for the If You Dare Challenge, #424 – uproar, and for the Writing Scripts Boot Camp, #033 – flavour.
Heartstrings that Stay Black
7 – The Last Letter
Miss Granger,
Your blunt subtlety will never cease to baffle me. I recall now why I found you so infuriating in my Potions classes. However, I cannot fault you for that, and perhaps I will speak to Mr Potter, in time. I have a new project to work on after all, so it seems I won't by dying again for a while yet…which I'm sure you were suggesting yourself in your last letter.
You would be surprised how many people would attempt to make use of that brain of yours, although most would not admit it. I had hoped my anonymity would lead you in that direction, but it evidentially did not. No matter; that is irrelevant in the scheme of things. Miss Lovegood is unfortunately sharp as well, but in research she lacks the drive you have. Hence, I imagine, why you are her direct superior within the research department.
It was my House Elf; a loyal and loving one I did not deserve. I thought I did not anyway, at the time, but I think I am understanding now what I lacked, and what protects us. Albus would have been far quicker to declare it to be love and I'm sure you would say that as well. Love is truly a strange magic. It seems I will have to speak to Mr Potter about that as well…since I believe Mr Weasley in Egypt might not be as helpful as you.
I have my answer; I am glad the body provides more interest to you, and I am sure you will filter the discoveries appropriately as well. Perhaps it is not as I first showed; I cannot imagine anyone eating the Dark Lord's heart nor do I wish to, but it is dangerous knowledge nonetheless.
With thanks,
Severus Snape