Dear Frank,
I hope this letter finds you well. I've been thinking a lot about our last conversation—or rather, the silence that followed it. I understand why you've asked for space, and I've been doing my best to respect that. However, I have to admit that things have been difficult with Harry lately. He misses Neville terribly, and if I'm being honest, I think he misses you too.
I've tried every distraction I can think of, but nothing seems to keep him content for long. The tantrums are getting more frequent, and it breaks my heart to see him so unsettled. I know you're working through a lot right now, and I don't want to push you, but I'm writing to ask if there might be some way we could reach a compromise.
Could Harry and Neville meet, even if it's just for a short time? I promise to respect any boundaries you set. I just don't want to see Harry so sad, and I imagine Neville might be feeling the same way.
Please let me know your thoughts. I'm open to any suggestions you might have.
Best regards,
Hermione
Hermione,
Thank you for your letter. I've been thinking about it a lot since I received it, and I want to start by saying that I understand what you're going through with Harry. It's not easy for me either.
Neville has been asking about Harry too, and it's been hard trying to explain why they can't see each other right now. I don't want to make things more difficult than they need to be, but…I'm not sure I'm ready yet. There's a lot going on in my head, and I'm still trying to figure out how to handle it all. I don't want to rush into anything and make things worse.
That being said, I'm not completely opposed to the idea of them meeting. Maybe we could work something out, but I'm not sure what that would look like yet. I need a little more time to think about it.
Thank you for understanding.
Regards,
Frank
Dear Frank,
Thank you for replying—I really appreciate it. I understand that this is difficult for you, and I don't want to add to your stress. I just want to make sure that the boys don't feel like they're being punished for something they don't understand.
Maybe we could start small? Perhaps a brief visit where the boys can play together for a bit? It doesn't have to be long or complicated. I can drop Harry off and pick him up later, if that helps. I trust you with him completely.
I know you're still processing things, and I don't want to push you into anything you're not comfortable with. But if you feel like there's any way we could make this work, I'd be more than willing to try.
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts.
Warm regards,
Hermione
Hermione,
I've given your suggestion some thought, and I think it might be possible for the boys to meet, but I'm hesitant about having you there. Please don't take that the wrong way—it's just that I'm still trying to work through my own feelings, and I think it might be easier if it's just the boys and me.
Would you be comfortable with that? You could drop Harry off, and I'll make sure he's well taken care of while he's here. We can figure out a time that works for both of us.
I'm not saying this will be easy, but I think it might be a step in the right direction.
Let me know what you think.
Regards,
Frank
Dear Frank,
I appreciate your honesty, and I understand where you're coming from. If having me there would make things more difficult, I'm more than happy to let the boys have time together with just you. I trust you completely with Harry, and I know he'll be in good hands.
Let's plan for a day that works for you. I can drop Harry off and give you some space with him and Neville. I just want the boys to be happy and to have each other, even if it's just for a little while.
Thank you for being open to this. I know it's not easy, but I believe it will be good for all of us in the long run.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Best regards,
Hermione
Hermione,
Let's go ahead with it, then. How about this weekend? You can bring Harry over in the morning, and I'll have him here with Neville for the day. We'll see how it goes, and if it works out, we can arrange for more visits in the future.
I'll do my best to make sure Harry is comfortable, and I'll keep you updated throughout the day if that helps ease your mind.
I hope this is a step in the right direction for all of us.
Regards,
Frank
