Letters to Lovers

Weasley,

You were right. I can’t believe it. I got an owl from Ian this morning. Apparently him and his girlfriend didn’t have much in common as they thought and they split up. It was a long letter saying how he was sorry for ending it.

It actually seemed funny.

I’m not sure why I’m sending this, I guess I just wanted to share a laugh with someone. You said that he would do this and it seems funny that you were right.

Parkinson



Parkinson,

I told you he would. Men like that take a lot for granted. He’s expecting an immediate response saying you’ll be his girlfriend again. Are you going to write back?

Weasley



Weasley,

I wrote back saying that I’ve had time to think and I thought his letter was right and the distance was too much to take. My studies take up far too much time and a summer romance really is just a summer romance. I told him we had careers to pursue and even then, it would be a few years before we could see each other. He made no mention moving to England and I have no intention of moving to Bulgaria.

Do you think I did the right thing? Draco says Ian comes from a good family and I should consider him. Millicent says he’s a catch and I should write him and apologize. I spent most of the night alone in my room, with the bed curtains closed.

I think I was right. He broke my heart and it hurt. I guess I just need someone to agree with me.

Pansy



Pansy

You did do the right thing. Don’t listen to what anyone else says. He would not have treated you with respect. Besides how could you have been satisfied with letters. You can’t hug owls or wait for weeks for comfort if you need it. What about when you need to hold someone or need a shoulder. You can’t get that from letters. You need someone you can see. Someone you can go to when things get tough, Ian can’t do that. And what kind of man leaves his girl for one with a better background. There will be another girl he thinks has a better background and then where will you be.

You did the right thing Pansy, don’t doubt that.

Ron



Ron

You have no idea how nice it is to have someone understand how I feel. I knew Ian would never take me seriously. I realized that after he sent me the break up letter. He didn’t want me for me. I was a nice diversion for his summer.

It didn’t stop the tears from coming when I got it. I guess that’s what my mother says is a growing experience.

Pansy



Pansy,

You’re welcome. I know about the growing experiences, my mother is always pointing them out. I’m sorry you cried. I wish I could have done something more for you, but I guess if all I can give you are letters then I’ll write them as long as you want them.

Ron



Ron

To be honest with you, I enjoy getting your letters. It’s refreshing writing to someone who doesn’t expect me to use my name or connections to get something. It is kind of funny that we live in the same castle, we have the same classes, and we only talk through letters.

Oh, and thanks for defending me earlier. I appreciate it. I don’t know why Seamus chose me of all people. I know I used to cause problems, but I’ve grown up since then. I actually haven’t started anything with anyone this year. Even with you I didn’t start anything outright, I wrote to you. He didn’t have to say what he said.

Pansy



Pansy,

You’re welcome. Don’t listen to Seamus, he’s just running his mouth. When the guys are around talking he says the daftest things. And he doesn’t think before he talks. I don’t believe him, you know, you’re not ugly.

As long as you enjoy getting them then I’ll keep writing. Yeah, it’s funny that we write letters to each other from inside the same castle. Did you want to meet and talk?

Ron