June 15th

Dear Ginny,

This is probably the most awkward letter I've ever written. Writing to Harry's friends, or to mine, is fairly easy. Not that you're not Harry's friend – you are. But from the way I've seen you act, and little things I've noticed about Harry, I have a feeling the two of you will someday be much more than friends. And that's what makes this difficult to write.

I could be wrong. I've been wrong about a lot of things in my life. (Ask Moony about the incident of the lavender bunny slippers. Bring tissues.) But I think that you, Ginevra Weasley, are in love with Harry Potter, that you have been for a long time, and that you are laying a snare for him that he won't even see until he's already in it.

I don't disapprove – on the contrary, you're going about it the right way. Potter men are utterly thick about some things. James was able to figure out for himself that he liked Lily, but she practically had to bludgeon him into proposing to her. So go ahead and entangle Harry. But I give you fair warning, if you lead him on and break his heart, I will return from the afterlife and haunt you forever. (Not that I think your intentions are anything other than honorable, but it's always wise to be sure.)

So, for everything you've ever done for Harry and for me, I've left you some money, the same amount I left to your brothers and your parents – 50,000 Galleons or so. However, I've done one thing for you I didn't do for those enormous lugs. How did you ever survive in that house, by the way? I have trouble with the semi-adult versions, who can be reasoned with – I shudder to think of what they must have been like when they were young!

I've digressed. Where was I? Oh yes, I've left you some extra money in a trust fund. Don't worry, if you don't fulfill the condition, it goes to charity – but I think you'll fulfill the condition. The money becomes yours on the day you marry my godson.

To put it bluntly, Ginny, I want only the best for Harry, and I think you're it. You're bold, smart, sassy, and beautiful, and you'll tell him up front if he's wrong. You love him, and I think one day he'll love you back. And that day might be sooner than you think. When it comes, I hope to be there, making rude noises when he kisses you – but if I can't, be assured my blessing is with you.

There is one thing you should know, though. James was an only child simply because his parents were busy. Harry is an only child for obvious reasons. Previous generations of Potters, however, tended to look more like your family. So if you marry Harry, be prepared for quite a few blessed events. And if, in fifteen or twenty years, there's a Sirius Potter at Hogwarts, I won't mind at all. As long as he's a troublemaker. But then, any child of Harry's and yours will be, I'm sure.

Your godfather-in-law,

Sirius

(A/N: OK, I can take a hint! Here! Sheesh! :-) Hope it's what you wanted…)