Letters to Lovers
Chapter 4 December
Pansy,
You didn’t answer my last letter. Did I overstep something I shouldn’t have? If you don’t want to meet that’s fine. I understand. If you’re upset, please let me know. It wasn’t my intention to make you mad at all.
Ron
Ron,
I’m not angry. I didn’t answer right away because I was nervous. I don’t think I’d know what to say. Writing a letter is one thing but meeting someone face to face is another. What would I say? At least in letters, you can’t see me blush or cover my eyes, and I have a chance to think before writing. Bravery isn’t exactly a Slytherin trait you know. I’m sorry I’m being a coward, but I guess I just don’t know how to handle embarrassment.
Oh and thank you, for saying that you don’t agree with Seamus.
Pansy
Pansy,
Don’t think you’re being a coward. You’re not. If you’re not ready then don’t worry about it. I’m just as nervous. I can look at you anytime I want but I think if we were alone, face to face, I wouldn’t be able to say a word.
I guess that doesn’t sound very brave of me either. Maybe we should just keep up with letters for now. I don’t want you to feel uncomfortable.
Ron
Ron,
Thank you for understanding. I really wouldn’t know how to act. I’m so used to just pretending you aren’t there like most Slytherins do in class, but I know I couldn’t do that. I was thinking, maybe it would help if we met for a reason, that way at least we’ll have an ice breaker.
Or even over the holidays since I’m here. If you are going to stay then maybe we can meet up without a lot of people around.
I laugh at myself trying to plan a meeting with someone I already know and see every day. Do you laugh at me too? I wouldn’t blame you if you did.
Oh and that was fabulous of you in defense today. You conjured a patronus quicker than anyone. I couldn’t see it too clearly. It looked like a dog from what I could see.
Pansy
Pansy
I don’t laugh at you. If you’re nervous about meeting, that’s alright. Besides I’ve been giving it some thought and I think I may have an idea. I’ll let you know soon.
Thanks for the compliment. My patronus is actually a terrier. I was surprised that I managed to get it so quickly. Thanks for noticing.
Yes, I’ll be here over the holidays. My parents are visiting my brother Charlie in Romania this year.
I was wondering maybe, if I’m not being to forward, if you might give me a smile at dinner across the hall. I know it’s asking a lot but if you could I’d love it.
Ron
Ron,
What’s the idea? Do you think it will take the nerves away. I’m curious to see what you have in mind for that. If it has anything to do with your brother’s inventions, please check for curses.
I saw you laughing when I was finally able to conjure my own patronus. I have no idea why it takes the form of a weasel. Any ideas?
By the way, how did you like your smile?
Pansy
Pansy,
No it’s not a mistake, there should be a blank parchment with this. This is a way for us to talk as if we were face to face, without actually being face to face. I have the matching parchment and they work together. Whatever you write on yours will appear on mine, what I write on mine with show up on yours. This way we can talk without having to wait for letters to come back.
I thought we might try tonight about nine o’ clock. I made sure this would be delivered with the morning post, so if nine is alright then give me a nod and I’ll talk to you tonight.
Ron
P.S. I love your smile