Where the Wild Things Are

Chapter 12

Dear Ginny,

Seeing as someone doesn't answer my letters, I thought I would write to you instead. It has been three months and she has not written me back. I am not sure what really to do and it pains me to think that I made the biggest mistake by leaving. Monumental for me, I know. Dragons are my life, but she... she has taken my heart from me.

Does she speak to you about me? Has she found someone new? Please, Ginny, I am pleading for answers. I am living my dream, but somehow it feels like it has lost its appeal. Please write back.

Your Brother,

Charlie

Dear Charlie,

I am so glad you wrote to me! It has been so long and I think she is alright. Harry and I offered for her to stay with us and she was glad for the company. She doesn't admit it, but sometimes in the spare room, we can hear her muffled sobs. She has turned in a prototype for your book and you should be receiving a copy of it to sign off on soon.

She doesn't know that I know she reads your letters. They sit by her bedside and I think she thumbs through them every night. Hermione told me that one of your colleagues wrote to her and asked her to come to Romania for a while. I am not sure if she will, she hasn't said anything toward agreeing or not.

We have all banded together to make sure she is alright. Ron even has taken to inviting her over to have lunch with Vicky on weekends. Don't you worry, she misses you. I think she just needs time to step away from you so she can recover from the loss of you. Whatever you did to make her adore you as much as she does, it is imprinted; she will not be running off with any wizards, that is pretty evident.

Fair warning: Mum already has been talking to her about what her plans are when you come home. Hermione holds back giggle fits when mum asks if she is going to make you settle down and do something less dangerous when you have children. I am quite sure your book witch is very aware you won't be torn from your dragons.

Harry and I are going to be having a boy. His name is Albus Severus and he should be arriving just after Christmas. Sorry, you will miss holding this nephew for a bit at least. Hermione was already stocking up on new baby books for him; very typical of her. She even bought a few baby-friendly dragon books for him... how fitting, hm?

I will write more soon,

Love you, big brother,

Ginny Potter

Ginny,

That makes my heart soar to hear she is at least coping decently. Thank you for taking such good care of her; you are a great friend and a loving sister. I have been so busy that writing to you about anything aside from work would have been troublesome. I am completely swamped with this new dragon and its behaviors. They are very different than the average ones I am used to. Small, about the size of a horse, fully grown. Brown gold dusted scaling... absolutely gorgeous! Enough about work...

I am... adjusting. The Australians out here are friendly. There are about twenty of us that are working out here and twelve in New Zealand. I have to portkey between the two often and it gets exhausting. The scenery is breathtaking in New Zealand. You and Harry should plan a vacation out here. I know if I had the time I would.

Christmas is in a month. I cannot tell you how excited I am! Not for gift giving or horrible tongue lashings from mum about my new tattoos... but to see her. I still find time every couple of days to write to her. Does she read them still? I have been less sad in them and much more hopeful and gentle, hoping that it helps her feel soothed.