Dear Harry, Dear Ginny

3^rd August

MINISTRY OF MAGIC

EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

DEFENCE AGAINST THE DARK ARTS DIVISION

DIAGON ALLEY

LONDON

FROM: Mr Harry Potter, Defence Education Minister for Britain and its Territories

TO: Ms Ginny Weasley

SUBJECT:

Dear Gin,

Do you have any idea how I would feel when I received that letter? No? I felt so shocked but as they say once is enough I guess now I have to believe that stupid saying. But it is true isn't it? Ron told me you were a fertile lot (in his crude manner) and he was right. He's never right I still think in disbelief. You said you knew how to perform the charm but I guess it is just as well it didn't work because now we have a daughter well almost 17 years ago we had a daughter who's now a normal teen as you just described her room is the normal teenage messiness. I have a family-with you its amazing how I feel I've been floating on air for the last 24 hours as I probably would've been if you'd told me when she wasn't even born yet. I think the students think I'm a bit weird. Yes there are a few students from at the moment because they need to see where they are in relation to the other students. I've been looking at the girls trying to figure out which is ours they probably think I'm sizing them up seeing who'll be the pranksters etc. There is a young girl that goes by the name Harriet Wilson is that her? She looks a bit like you Gin, honestly, she is built like a Seeker and in Gryffindor, she looks a bit like you when she was first introduced into the Great Hall she reminded me so much of you its uncanny. If it's not please tell me before my hopes get up too high okay? I just want to get to know my own daughter and I want to protect her from all the bad things in this world like basilisks and reporters like Rita Skeeter. I want to see you again if that's possible? I am still here waiting for the time when you feel it is safe to return. Why aren't you back yet? Tom is gone he's been gone a long time and the Death Eaters are in prison (well most of them any way cant be too sure I guess). The Malfoy name is now totally mud (it's been mud since the end of the 2nd Rising). They found out he was a right hand man of Riddle and not under the Imperious Curse at the time (as he protested loudly at his trial). He should've known that we would find out (stupid man). Come back we miss you Gin, you know. Not just me but everyone I'd list them here if I thought it would help but it can't really can it? Weasleys are renowned for being extremely stubborn and you my dear are no exception to the rule.

Okay on to bigger and better things.

Four times isn't a lot is it? Ron and Hermione have been apart way more times then that but then again they are always reunited. They haven't gotten married yet much to your mothers chagrin I think that's the reason they haven't yet but Hermione told me they are secretly planning a wedding for the Winter Solstice this year and that all the plans are made and its going to be a surprise for everyone except the wedding party which yours truly is involved in (I'm the best man I have no idea why I was thinking it should've been one of the brothers but they both said none of them can EVER keep a secret) I really am nervous I mean what if I stuff up the toast or something? They'll never forgive me. Can Faith come and meet the family? I mean I don't want to rush her or you but she's the first and oldest grandchild and she's the ONLY girl just like you weird in a freaky way ain't it? The only girl so far and it is yours, mine, ours, (okay it's a Muggle television show ask someone about it and I'm sure they'll tell you about it but bear in mind its an old one so ask people about your parents age or older okay?). Quidditch you certainly know how to raise her who does she go for? What league is her favourite does she want to go to the World Cup? I get tickets almost every time it's on so maybe I can be like, the cool parent and take her to stuff like that what do you think? Well if you want we could all go as a family? Just asking not really sure how to do this though. Hope I'm doing it right!

I have already decided on her Christmas present so don't be annoyed alright? I'm going to send her the map and the cloak and with them a note that says:

USE THEM WELL

P.S The password to the parchment is I solemnly swear I am up to no good and don't forget to wipe it after with the words mischief managed or anyone can find out about the secret passageways ok? Hope you are able to find the kitchens, the house elves are really cool ask for Dobby (he'll be wearing the most outrageous ensemble as he's one of the free elves and with payment & clothes) and tell him Harry Potter sent you he'll wait on you really well PROMISE I'll tell him about you before so that he knows its real okay,

Love Dad

Is that okay for a Christmas present? I mean I got the cloak during my first Christmas at Hogwarts and I believe that I should do the same thing with Faith is that all right? Will she like it? Or more importantly will she know that they're an heirloom? Should I tell her? Anyway I have lessons to prepare (honestly me a teacher who would've thought, Hermione would've been better for this but life is full of surprises isn't it?)

Love always

Harry

P.S Do you still have that ring I gave you or has Faith got it now? Or are you bequeathing it to her on one of her future birthdays?

P.P.S Hating Trelawney isn't going to change the past but by putting it behind you, the future can look bright again

P.P.P.S Even if I had a family WHICH I DON'T I would have wanted to get to know her anyway I have all this loved stored up (Parvati's words NOT mine) and I need to give it to someone or more than someone if you catch my drift.

P.P.P.P.S Cela est la vie et je vous aime pour il. See I told you I would broaden my horizons after the war and I have!