Dear readers,

It's not very likely that many people are going to read this. RaFa hasn't updated in a bazillion years (school and other fandoms. Mostly the other fandoms), and I had so few fans as it is. The reasons for this will be explained in this letter.

First off, we would both like to apologize.

See, RaFa hasn't had much inspiration for me. She's had some inspiration for my friends, but not me. Why is that, you ask? Well, I'm glad you asked. I am what is known by you folk as a "Mary-Sue." For those of you who might not know, that's an original character who is unrealistic by having too few flaws. Look back on my epic story. When has it stated that I'm not attractive? Never, that's when. That's because I'm a Mary-Sue. It only adds to my Suedom that I'm a werewolf/Parselmouth. Never mind that the odds of that are about nothing, that sets me apart from everyone else. Plus I'm Harry Potter's sister. And it gives me something to angst about.

Have you noticed when you were reading my story that there are a lot of scenes that are, well, pointless? The reason for this is simple: I'm pointless. In all honesty, I can't believe RaFa hadn't realized this until now. Harry Potter doesn't need a sister. The books and films worked just fine without me, so what reason is there to have me? None. You've probably realized where this is going by now.

Long story short, by the time you're reading this letter, I won't exist.

RaFa will always remember me as the plot of the first fanfiction she ever wrote. She'll remember the funny author's notes. She'll remember how she felt when she finished the first installment in my story. She even finished the story this letter is a chapter of.

If RaFa had kept going with me, you would have read about my brother meeting me for the first time. You would have found out I was dyslexic (only a little bit, thank Remlin). You would have watched as I navigated puberty alongside my friends. You would have seen me venture into the Chamber of Secrets. You would have met my dog, Pip, and been just as shocked as me when you discovered I was Prefect. You would have seen me meet Moony, Wormtail, Padfoot, and, in a way, Prongs. You would have watched my name go tumbling into the Goblet of Fire, and registered my surprise when my brother was picked and not me. You would have been there when I kissed Fred after the Yule Ball. You would have felt my scar burn almost as hot as Harry's when Voldemort was reborn. You would have gone to DA meetings and flown out the door with me and the twins. You would have watched as we opened Weasley's Wizard Wheezes. You would have seen Fred propose to me, and heard my yes. You would have stood alongside me as I huddled at the table with the Order, saying that yes, I was pregnant, but I could still go on missions. You would have met my and Fred's daughter, Emily Hermione Weasley-Potter. You would have fought with me at the Battle and felt my anguish when Fred died.

You might not have, though. That's the thing. You probably wouldn't have stayed with me. It's not surprising. My own author couldn't stick with me to the beginning, let alone you staying to the end. I don't blame you. If I were you, I wouldn't have stuck with me, either.

I remember when I was just a vague thought in RaFa's mind. I had black hair and I sang a lot and I left when Ron did in Deathly Hallows. I wouldn't leave her alone. So she had to write about me. That's why I'm writing this at all. I wouldn't get out of her head. I was trapped in her mind (it's a terribly messy and disturbing place. Don't go there) until she wrote about me. I guess I'm still pretty vague, or else this wouldn't be the end.

It's not the end, though. You can't get rid of dear old RaFa that easy. It's only the end for me. Charli and Amanda are going to have their story told (lucky them). They'll do just fine without me.

And, you know? Maybe it's not the end for me, either. If RaFa ever gets another use for me (I won't be Johanna Potter, that's for sure), I could come back. But that probably won't happen. And she'll definitely be writing more. She's working on several stories in The Lord of the Rings and Les Miserables fandoms, and there's an original story too.

Until then...

Mischief managed,
Johanna

P.S. Thank you so much to everyone who followed, favorited, and especially reviewed. RaFa had a list, but it's not here right now. But you're the only reason I've existed this long. Yes, that includes you, person reading this. Even if you didn't review or follow or favorite, RaFa would be so happy to know you're reading this. Come back and see what she has in store. Even flamers are welcome. See you on the other side!