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As per our agreement, I have left the premises in such a manner as to allow the wards protecting your family to remain. I hold no ill will toward you, and hope you all find some measure of happiness in your lives.

Harry Potter

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Hermione,

I don’t know how else to say this, so I'll simply be forward about it. I'm leaving. I'm tired of dealing with the Ministry trying to imprison me one minute, then praising me the next. I'm tired of the wizarding world treating me like a hero, then hating me, then expecting me to save them, then hating me again. I'm heartbroken at Sirius' death, and I've had enough. People I trusted lied to me. I've been kept in the dark about things that would have made an important impact on how I would have reacted. The adults have left me alone in my life to deal with problems that never should have been mine in the first place.

I'm sorry I led you into an ambush. I should have listened. Do you want to know what we were fighting for in the Department of Mysteries? Here's the whole prophecy, straight from Dumbledore's pensieve. Yes, he knew all along.

The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord approaches...Born to those who have thrice defied him, born as the seventh month dies...And the Dark Lord will mark him as his equal, but he will have Power the Dark Lord knows not...And either must die at the hand of the other for neither can live while the other survives...The one with the power to vanquish the Dark Lord will be born as the seventh month dies...

I'm going to ask that you to tell Ron and Ginny as soon as possible, and Neville and Luna at your discretion. I do not want you talking to the adults. I know your natural desire is to trust them, but they lied to me, kept me in dark, and failed to give me the tools I needed to defend myself properly and to make reasonably informed decisions. They've proven they won't help me. They just see me as a weapon to save them from Voldemort. Well, maybe I will, someday. Or maybe they'll need to find another savior, because this one is through with them.

Hermione, I want you to promise to be careful. You and Ron are the brother and sister I wish I'd had. Stay safe,

Harry.

p.s. I should remind you that Ron, bless him, is a little thick. I think you're going to have to make the first move. So do it, and grab some happiness. You both deserve it.

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Fred and George,

Please find enclosed in his letter the sum of one thousand galleons to be invested in Weasley's Wizard Wheezes. You guys are brilliant. Thanks for everything,

Harry.

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Mr. and Mrs. Weasley,

It is with sadness that I write you this letter. First, I must apologize for leading Ron and Ginny into an ambush during last term. I could have gotten us all killed with my mistake, and I do remember your Boggart from last summer, Mrs. Weasley. I'm sorry for the pain I've caused you. You have both been very much like parents to me, and what I am about to say will come as a shock, so please, sit down.

I am the only one who can defeat Voldemort.

If you do not want to believe me, you may ask Professor Dumbledore for an explanation, though I somehow think he will try to evade your questions. I would ask you to withdraw from the Order and take your family into hiding, but I know that is not the kind of people you are. So instead I will ask that you avoid any unnecessary risks and try to stay as safe as possible during these difficult times.

I will not be coming to visit this summer. I have several things to work out, things that I need to do alone. I must admit, given my treatment by the wizarding world over the last few years, I am inclined to let them deal with Voldemort as best they can, no matter if they can never truly vanquish him. The only reason I may come back to face him would be to protect your family and Hermione. As for Dumbledore, the Ministry, and the general wizarding population; they can all go rot. If you are confused by my attitude, I suggest you talk to Ron, Ginny, and Hermione for the answers. They will tell you the truth, no matter how preposterous you think it might be.

I must confess that as I write this I am experiencing a strange feeling, something that I am unable to put into directly into words. I can only assume that this must be what love is.

I hope we all meet again,

Harry Potter

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Ron,

I don’t know how else to say this, so I'll say it plain. I'm leaving. I have explained my reasons in a letter to Hermione and asked her to share that letter with you and Ginny. What I have to say here is personal, between best mates.

You were my first real friend in the world, and continued to be my best friend even in those difficult times when we did not always see eye to eye. I cannot express to you enough how important you have been. I think without you, I would never have lasted this long.

That said, I would ask a final favor of you. Please take care of Hermione, and watch out for her. She cares about you, and you need to act on it before you find it is too late. There's little enough happiness to be found in this world; grab some for yourself.

I am leaving you the Marauder's Map. My father, Lupin, Sirius, and Peter Pettigrew created this special item. Use it wisely. I know that it seems like a fun thing to have, but also consider its practical applications. Look at it like a chess problem. The words to activate the map are "I solemnly swear I am up to no good." To turn the map off, say, "Mischief managed."

You are the brother I never had.

Be careful. Stay safe,

Harry

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Ginny,

I suspect you will be very surprised to find a letter from me on your bedside table. You must have a million questions about what is going on. Well, as I told Ron, also in a letter, I have left a letter with Hermione and asked her to share its contents with you. So, at least the mystery will be revealed.

I wanted to apologize for leading you into an ambush last term. I did not want to see you injured. I also wanted to apologize (yes, that's twice) for being such a cad as to forget your own battle with Voldemort, or as you saw him, Tom Riddle. I should have been there to help you, both during your first year, and later. I also want to thank you. You have treated me like a normal person for as long as you have known me (butter dish incident aside) and your help in arranging for me to speak with Sirius last term was a beautiful gift.

I'm leaving the wizarding world, and I don't know when or even if I will return. As such, I would like for you to keep and use my Firebolt. I won't need it while I'm away and I fear that, despite your desire to play Chaser, you will need to fill in for me at Seeker yet again.

Thank you, Ginny, for being my friend.

Harry

p.s. I've decided to give you a second gift (see how special you are!). I'm leaving Hedwig in your care. Now, there is a price for this; you must do me a favor. I have cast an enchantment to make any owl post sent to me by any owl other than Hedwig come to you. If you would be so good as to give those letters to Hedwig, she will know where to deliver them. Oh, and tell Dumbledore not to bother trying to follow her to my location. Hedwig has learned some new tricks over the last couple of years, especially after last year's fiasco with owl post at school.

Love,