The Light in the Dark | Neville Longbottom

Chapter 22: Behind the Vanity

Dear Dawn,

I'm sorry, okay? I shouldn't have lied to you and Neville about Dumbledore's Army. I should've advocated for you when Harry didn't want you joining, and I'm sorry for taking part in hiding it from you as well. I was scared... but I was wrong. We need you here... I need you here. You're a talented wizard and could teach the D.A. so much!

Also, something terrible has happened to Mr. Weasley, and I think you may have an answer. You've told me that you've had some odd visions before, and the same thing happened to Harry the day you left.

Everyone's over what happened in the common room, I swear. Harry and Ron healed just fine. Mr. Weasley is recovering okay in St. Mungos as well. He should be joining us for dinner. We saw Neville there too; he seems to be doing alright. Unfortunately, we also ran into Professor Lockhart... he's seen better days.

Please reconsider joining us for Christmas. The Weasleys said you're still welcome.

Love, Hermione.

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Hermione,

I'm sorry to hear about Mr. Weasley, please send him my condolences.

- Dawn.

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Dear Dawn,

Hey, I didn't get a chance to say goodbye before you left. Fred said you left with the first group, but I couldn't find you. I assumed that you were going home to your family for Christmas instead of the Weasleys. I'm sorry that you had to sit with your brother and his friends on the train. Anyways, I sent your present by owl to your house. I really hope you like it; it was quite difficult to find.

Also, has anyone told you the news about Mr. Weasley? Some snake attacked him at the Ministry the other day. It's odd, don't you think? I saw Harry, Ron, Hermione, and Ginny while I was at St. Mungos, and that's when they told me. He's healing well apparently.

Speaking of St. Mungos, I saw my parents that day. My mum gave me a gum wrapper! It's not much, but it's definitely an improvement!

I hope to see you soon! I'm sure that we could work out a date to meet over the holiday.

Love, Neville.

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Dear Nev,

I'm sorry that I didn't get to say goodbye, I couldn't find you either. I've had a lot on my mind these past few days. I had another one of those weird dreams again... if they even are dreams. Hermione called them visions. They only bother me because I can't remember them.

Also, I received your present and put it underneath the tree. I hope you like mine as well. It cost me a lot of galleons!

Speaking of Mr. Weasley, Hermione told me about it in this long apology she sent me. I only responded to send my condolences to the family. She asked me if I knew anything about Harry's visions, since she knew I had them as well, but I couldn't give her an answer. I couldn't give two shits about Harry's visions... not until he apologized. And until I received an apology from Harry himself, what the others have to say doesn't matter to me.

Anyway, YOUR MUM! THAT'S HUGE, NEV! I hope you kept the gum wrapper! Also, I promise to visit, and we could definitely work out a date. I'd prefer something after Christmas, but whenever is fine if it means that I could escape this living hell hole (the manor).