Author's Note: I apologize for the delay in posting the next chapter of this story. There's only one more to go and hopefully it won't take me as long to write it! Many thanks to Carolyn Jinn for betaing. I hope you all will enjoy!
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April 12, 1999
Dear Harry,
Seeing you over the break was exactly what I needed! I feel rejuvenated and am in much better spirits, even though we were only able to spend one evening together. All the same, it was enough for now and I feel as if a cloud has been lifted.
Since we weren't able to spend as much time together as I had hoped, Mum kept me busy with wedding details. I suppose I hadn't really thought about how much planning goes into it until she started asking me if I had thought about invitations, dress robes, and the like.
Mum is already pushing us to give her a guest list. I don't quite see what the rush is, but you know how she is. She has thrown herself into the wedding preparations, and she strongly suggested we begin thinking about who we would like to invite. So, who would you like to invite?
As for dress robes, I don't know what you were thinking, but I have been thinking of letting the bridesmaids choose their own dress robes, as long as they are Gryffindor colours. When I told Mum, I thought she was going to faint. I detested those horrible golden robes Fleur made us wear, and I don't plan on putting my friends through that torture.
I suppose my only concern is what Luna may choose. Remember the lion hat that she would wear for the Gryffindor Quidditch matches against Slytherin? She wore it this year, as well, even though she was commentating. Speaking of which, I wish you could have heard some of the things she has said during the matches. I am sure you can imagine how difficult it is to concentrate on the game when Luna is discussing her relationship with Dean for everyone to hear in Quidditch terms. For example, she said something about Dean really knowing how to handle a Quaffle. I nearly choked when she said that and of course, she said it right when he was in possession and he fumbled. Thank goodness Demelza was able to save it!
I have a confession to make. Hermione and I were talking this evening and I let slip that you had informed me about the Time-Turner. She didn't seem surprised to hear that you had told me, but then she mentioned something about saving Sirius and Buckbeak, which I didn't understand at all. When I asked her, she told me that she thought you should explain it. Did you use the Time-Turner too, and why didn't you tell me?!
I miss you more today than yesterday.
Love always,
Ginny
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April 15, 1999
Dear Ginny,
I personally liked the dress robes Fleur picked for you and Gabrielle to wear. I thought you looked very beautiful in gold. However, whatever you decide for your friends is fine by me. I honestly don't know anything about picking out dress robes, your mum has always done that for me.
As for the guest list, I have no idea who to invite. We share most of the same friends, so whomever you put on the list is fine by me. I've already asked Ron, George, Neville and Hagrid to actually be in the wedding party, so yeah, I can't think of anyone else I want to invite at the moment.
I feel a bit sorry for Dean that Luna has been so free to express herself through Quidditch terms regarding their relationship, but I would really have liked to have heard it for myself.
I'm sorry I didn't tell you about using the Time-Turner to save Sirius and Buckbeak. Hermione and I managed to save Buckbeak from being beheaded and then Sirius from being kissed by a Dementor. Actually, we saved both Sirius and me. I know that doesn't make any sense, but Sirius and I were surrounded by hundreds of Dementors and I simply didn't have the energy to summon a Patronus strong enough to chase them all away. I actually saw Sirius' soul leave his body as the Dementor loomed over him, and others were coming for me. I thought all was lost when all of a sudden I saw someone across the lake cast a Patronus right before I passed out. I thought it was my Dad, but when Hermione and I went back in time I realized it was only me. It's very strange watching yourself from a spectator's point-of-view going through things you have already experienced. I waited forever, hoping my Dad was going to show up and save the day until Hermione finally broke through and convinced me I needed to cast my Patronus before it was too late.
It's too bad we couldn't have gone even further back and perhaps prevented Peter from escaping. Then, Sirius could have been cleared and lived as a free man his last few years, and maybe I could have lived with him. Maybe a lot of things would have turned out differently then and Sirius would still be alive, but I suppose it isn't a good idea to think about that. I had intended to tell you all about it when I saw you over the break, but our time was so short and we wound up discussing other things.
I miss you more than you miss me.
Love always,
Harry
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April 18, 1999
Dear Harry,
I can see why Hermione left it to you to tell me the rest of the story about the Time-Turner. I'm sorry, Harry, and I wish I was there so I could hug and kiss you properly, but the hugs and kisses at the bottom of the page will have to do. I can't imagine what that must have been like for you, but believe me when I say that I understand completely about wishing you could go back and change things. Think of all the people that could have been saved if Time-Turners were readily available? Fred, Colin, Remus, Tonks, Dumbledore, everyone! I suppose that's the danger though, isn't it; knowing when it's the right thing to do? I think it would be very easy to lose sight of right and wrong if you had the power to change things you didn't like. I am glad you were able to save Sirius and Buckbeak, as I think that was the right thing to do. You needed that time with him, even if it was too short.
Now in a lighter vein, in regards to our wedding and the guest list; your response that you couldn't think of anyone to invite was very cute, but don't think for a minute I am going to do all the wedding planning on my own! You may ask my mother for help when it comes time to choose your dress robes and your groomsmen's, but I expect you to be present and make a concerted effort to make a decision for yourself. As long as it is in keeping with the colours we have already chosen for the wedding. Also, do not even think that just because I think you are cute you can shove the guest list off on me. What do you mean you can't think of anyone to invite? Andromeda, Kingsley, amongst others should be at the very top of your list!
I miss you more today than yesterday.
Love always,
Ginny
XXXOOO
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April 21, 1999
Dear Ginny,
Believe me, I have thought about all the things that could be changed with a Time-Turner. Maybe it is a good thing they were destroyed during our fight in the Ministry three years ago.
Would you mind telling me why your mum popped by yesterday with a basket full of my favourite foods and hugged me very tightly for over two minutes? I think my ribs are bruised, but I was afraid to ask why she was being so nice. Not to mention that Ron complained the entire time because she didn't bring him anything.
The wedding is already becoming too complicated. Ron told me all I had to do was show up. As it is, I had planned on choosing traditional black dress robes and be done with it. Doesn't that go with any colour? As for the guest list, it looks like you already know who to invite for me, so just give those names to your mum and we will be set. What else is there to do really? You are doing an excellent job, so you don't really need my input.
I miss you more than you miss me.
Love always,
Harry
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April 24, 1999
Dear Harry,
Mum stopped by to cheer you up because I thought you might be feeling blue talking about Sirius and your Dad. However, now I am wondering why I was so nice since I know you must be joking about just 'showing up' for the wedding. First of all, why would you ever listen to anything Ron would have to say? Do you honestly think he knows anything about weddings or planning them? I'll be surprised if he even knows you actually have to propose to a girl before you can marry them.
I love you very much, but I am telling you for the last time, if you do not send me your guest list, I will not be held responsible for who winds up on the list for you. You may find Romilda Vane simpering in the front row, so send me your list!
Despite the fact that you are being very dense about the wedding, I miss you more today than yesterday.
Love always,
Ginny
PS – I'm sorry this is so short, but Hermione is insisting that I spend more time studying for my N.E.W.T.s. I keep telling her I'm going to be a professional Quidditch player and they won't care if I passed my exams or not, but she won't leave me alone. She says I can't play Quidditch forever and need to think about what I will do when I am too old to play. That is one of the scariest things she has ever said to me! What will I do when I can't play Quidditch anymore?
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April 27, 1999
Dear Ginny,
I can't tell you how incredibly sweet I think it is that you sent your mum over to cheer me up. That means a lot that the two of you care so much. I thought she had stopped by to lecture me about our relationship. At one point she asked me if I had encountered any issues I may need Arthur's advice on, and if so, don't be afraid to ask. I stammered all over myself trying not to answer, and it didn't help that Ron was sitting there snickering. At least your mum became annoyed and told him to go to his room, taking the pressure off of me. You should have seen the look on his face, but even though we are adults and living on our own, when your mum gets that look in her eye, we know better than to argue. He stomped off and fortunately, your mum dropped the original subject and began badgering me over the guest list. I gave her the list I had been working on and she was not satisfied. She told me I must have more people to invite than the four on my list. Can't you help me out, Gin, and please don't invite Romilda.
Why do we have to worry about all of this right now anyway? The wedding is a year away. Does it all have to be done right this minute? And that brings me to the postscript in your letter. Hermione has always worried about the future and she doesn't understand why we don't as well. However, she does have a point, as hypocritical as this may be coming from me, and you should try to do your best on your N.E.W.T.s. Not so much because your future depends on it, but because of the accomplishment you will feel on having done well. Other than that, you have plenty of time to decide what you will do when you have had your fill of being a star Quidditch player.
Speaking of Quidditch, Ron and I are really looking forward to finally attending a match!
I miss you more than you miss me.
Love always,
Harry
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April 30, 1999
Dear Harry,
I can't stand all this wedding stuff any longer! It is far too much pressure and I am already becoming stressed. You are absolutely right, we have an entire year, so let's put everything on hold until this summer. Then we will have more time to sit down together and plan properly. Mum will have to understand. Can you forgive me?
I know it must have been extremely mortifying to have Mum asking you about our 'relations', and I'm really sorry about that. Believe me, I have never breathed a word to her, but she must have taken it upon herself to perform her motherly duty, all the same. She only means well, and as for Ron, just ask him if he still has the book Dad gave him when they had "The Talk". I'm sure that will shut him up in no time.
You are the best boyfriend, no, I mean fiancé, a girl could ask for! Thank you so much for the encouraging words! They were exactly what I needed to hear to spur me on to study a bit harder.
Plus, I received a letter from Gwenog last week officially asking me to attend the Harpy try-outs in July! Can you believe it? I mean, I know she asked me at Slughorn's Christmas party, but this makes it official, Harry! I think I really am going to be a professional player!
I can't wait for you and Ron to finally see us play, either, especially since by now we are in top form. I can say with nearly one hundred percent certainty that we will squash Hufflepuff.
I miss you more today than yesterday!
Love always,
Ginny