The hand that wrote this letter

Sweeps the pillow clean

So rest your head and read a treasured dream

I had to express my feelings in some way. My secret feelings burdened me so much, and I knew if I contained them any longer, I would burst.

I summoned a pen and a piece of parchment.

"Don't hold it in, Ginny," I told myself, "Let it all out."

And I began writing a letter.

Dear Hermione,

I care for no one else but you

I tear my soul to cease the pain

I think maybe you feel the same

I always loved you, but not until recently had I found that my love for you is not the love of a friend, but so much more. It kills me that I have to keep this all inside. Every time you walk in the room, it feels like my heart is going to burst out of my chest. But you have Ron, and I have Harry. I should be happy, but I can't be knowing that I will never have you.

What can we do?

I'm not quite sure what we're supposed to do

So I've been writing just for you.

Even if you did love me back, we couldn't do anything about it. I love both Harry and Ron (although not in the same way I love you), and they are very important to me. If I did anything about my feelings for you, I'm sure I'd lose them.

They say your life is going very well

They say you sparkle like a different girl

But something tells me that you hide.

You're engaged to my brother now. Everyone is so happy for you. And you smile along with them. But do you ever wish for more? Do you ever stare out your window and wonder, with disappointment, if this is it?

When all the world is warm and tired

You cry a little in the dark

Well, so do I.

I'm not quite sure what you're supposed to say

But I can see it's not okay.

I can picture you, Hermione, all alone with little tears falling down your pretty face, mourning for the loss of excitement in your life. Do you miss the adventure like I do? Whatever you do, Hermione, don't settle for less than you desire.

He makes you laugh

He brings you out in style

He treats you well

And makes you up real fine.

And when he's strong

He's strong for you.

And when you kiss

It's something new

Ron truly is a good man. He really cares about you. He's like me; he's always loved you. I know that he will be a good husband to you. But are you sure he's the one you really want?

What am I kidding? I'm an idiot even to hope.

But did you ever call my name

Just by mistake?

What do you think of me, Hermione? Do you admire me like I admire you? How could I help but love you? You're smart and brave and beautiful. I don't even compare, not to you. What could you ever see in me?

I'm not quite sure what I'm supposed to do

So I'll just write some love to you.

No one knows how I really feel. I always have to pretend. I will have to pretend for the rest of my life.

I love you. But for the sake of my well-being, I hope these feelings die.

I wish for the best for you and Ron.

Love,

Ginny

It was a letter I could never send.