Dear Mr. Potter,

Thank you.

You opened my eyes to a whole new world that was there for me when reality was the worst place I could be. I was never allowed to read the books growing up,and only saw the first few movies. I started reading the books my junior year of high school. I started much too late. I feel like something I just discovered is ending much too fast.

The year that I found you, you found me at my lowest. I had recently been expelled from my high school, and everyone that I thought were my friends hated me. But you, and Hermione, and Ron, you never left me. You let me have an escape from the emotions that were threatening to strangle me. Your friendship with each other, and me, helped get me through that time in my life. 

Fred and George were always there for a laugh, Draco for …well being Draco, Neville for a shake of my head and a giggle, and Luna to inspire me to be whoever I wanted to be no matter what others thought. 

So, thank you. Thank you for the life you shared with me. With out you, I would not be who I am today.

Sincerely,

Taylor Pape
Post-Grad Slytherin