𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐲 / James Potter x Reader

Ch27 ★ Wish I Never Spoke

chapter song:
Soap - Melanie Martinez

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To my love,

I've read your letter over and over again, each time feeling more torn than before. Your words touch my heart deeply, and I can't tell you how much I wish things could be different. But I have to be honest with you, for both our sakes.

James, we can't be together. Not now, not like this. It breaks my heart to say it, but it's the only way to keep you safe. If anyone found out about us, it would bring danger to your doorstep. Being friends is already pushing it, but a relationship would only escalate the risks.

I need to protect you, James. No matter how much I want to be with you, I can't risk putting you in harm's way. You deserve to live your life without constantly looking over your shoulder, worrying about what might happen because of me.

I'm sorry, James. I wish I could promise you a future where we could openly be together, but right now, that's not possible. Please understand that this decision is about protecting you, even though it hurts both of us.

I have to go now. I can hear footsteps approaching, and I can't risk being caught. Please don't write to me for the rest of the holiday. It's too risky, and I don't want anything to happen to you because of me.

I'll see you at the train station when we return to Hogwarts. Until then, please take care of yourself. Stay safe, James. You mean everything to me.

Truly yours, y/n
—

Y/n sent off her letter with puffy eyes just as her mother burst into her room.

"As soon as that damn bird comes back, I am putting bars on your window. There will be no communication with anyone, understand?"

"Yes mother."