Forever And Always | D.M

Chapter 34

May 11, 1998

As I sit in my room, I can't help but feel empty. It's been a week since the Battle of Hogwarts, and I still can't shake off the feeling of loss. Losing two people I loved so much has left a gaping hole in my heart. I haven't been able to leave my room, or even my bed, for that matter.

Suddenly, I hear a knock on my bedroom door. "Sofia, I have some visitors for you," my mom, Hayley, says from the other side. I groan inwardly, not really in the mood to see anyone. But then, in walked Ginny and Ron, and I can't help but smile weakly at them.

They hug me tightly and ask how I'm doing. I shrug my shoulders, not knowing how to answer. I want to tell them that I feel like a piece of me is missing, that I feel like I'm never going to be okay again. But I hold back my tears, not wanting to burden them with my pain.

I apologize to them for not being there for them as much as I had hoped, and they assure me that it's okay. They understand what I'm going through, and they're here for me no matter what.

Ron clears his throat and Ginny, with a gentle smile, hands me a letter. She explains that it was written by Fred and that he had asked her to deliver it to me. They hug me once more and tell me that they'll give me some privacy to read it.

I sit on my bed, clutching the letter in my hand. I'm scared to read it, scared of what emotions it might bring up. But I know that I need to read it, that it might give me some sort of closure.

I take a deep breath and begin to read.

My Dearest Sofia,

If you are reading this letter, it means that I did not survive the battle. I write this with a heavy heart, but also with a profound sense of gratitude for the time we shared. Ever since the moment we met, my life has been brighter, filled with laughter, and overflowing with love.

I want you to know that the only regret I have is not telling you sooner how much you mean to me. You have brought immeasurable joy into my life, and I cherish every single moment we spent together. Your smile, your laughter, and the way you light up a room will forever be etched in my heart.

I love you, Sofia. I love you with all of my beings, and that love will never fade, even in death. I want nothing more than for you to be happy, to find peace and fulfillment in whatever path you choose to walk. Although I won't physically be by your side, please know that I will always be there for you, guiding you, and watching over you from wherever I am.

If your heart leads you to someone else, if it finds solace and safety in the arms of another, I want you to follow it. You deserve happiness, and I would never want to hold you back from that. Even if that person happens to be Draco, whom I know you share a connection with, I give you my blessing to explore that possibility. Love is a complex journey, and sometimes it takes unexpected turns.

Remember, Sofia, that my love for you knows no bounds. It transcends time and space, and it will endure forever. Whenever you look up at the stars, know that I am among them, shining down on you, protecting you, and cheering you on. You are strong, resilient, and capable of incredible things.

I want you to keep living, to keep pursuing your dreams, and to find the happiness that you deserve. If there are moments when you feel like I am not there, when the weight of my absence becomes too heavy, remember that I am always with you. Close your eyes, feel the warmth of the sun on your face, and know that it carries my love for you.

Thank you, Sofia, for being the light in my life. Thank you for the love we shared, the memories we created, and the laughter we enjoyed together. I am eternally grateful for the time we had, and I will cherish it forever.

With all my love and everlasting presence,

Fred Weasley

As I carefully fold up Fred's letter, I feel a flood of emotions coursing through me. Tears of hope and comfort stream down my face. I'm grateful for the closure that his words have brought me, and for the strength it has given me to keep moving forward. Even though I know the road ahead won't be easy, I'm comforted in the fact that I'm surrounded by Ginny and the others, and with Fred's memory in my heart, I know I'll be alright.