Postcards on the Edge of Destruction

Dearest Snuffles,

Where are you? It's been over a month and still you haven't finished your mission. I know it's important and I should be patient, but I miss you. It's been over a month since I've had you beside me, and I'm going crazy. Even Severus is felling sorry for me, in his own sarcastic and uptight way.

I wish I knew where you were and what you were doing. I know you don't want me to worry, but I do. Deal with it.

Please let me know if you're all right. Don't get hurt.

Love always,

Harry





My dearest Harry,

I hope this finds you well. I must say that these missions are dreadfully dull without you. I miss having you tell me to roll over because I'm snoring. I miss you so much, Harry. I cannot wait to have you in my arms again.

I hope the class is going well. Do you enjoy teaching, now that you've been at it for a month? I hope so. Oh, and tell Severus that if he gives you a difficult time, I'll bite him. Oh, and give Remus a hug, if you see him.

I miss you, Harry. I love you.

Love always,

Snuffles





Dearest Snuffles,

You don't know how relieved I am to hear from you. I always fear that one day I won't hear from you. Now don't tease me. I know you're careful, but I can't bear the thought of losing you. I saw Remus today, since he reported to the Order, and I gave him that hug you wanted me to give him. He sends his regards. Oh, and Snape snorted when I told him what you said.

When will you be back? I miss telling you to stop snoring. I miss having you beside me while I sleep. It's so difficult to sleep without you by my side.

I hope your mission is going well. Please write as often as possible. I wish I could hear you. I miss your voice.

I love you. Please come home soon.

Yours forever,

Harry





My dear Harry,

This particular mission is nearly over, and I'll be coming to Hogwarts to report to Albus. It should be very soon.

The very first thing I'm going to do, after I shower (because I stink, I freely admit it), is make love to you and fall asleep in your arms. Albus can wait until then to get my report.

Actually, after making love to you, I want a big steak and tons of vegetables, and ice cream for afters. Finding good food as a dog is difficult, and I can't risk the enemy finding me so near.

I wish I could hear your voice, too. When I lie in my shelter, I stare at your picture, wishing I were there with you. Soon, love.

I love you always,

Snuffles





My Snuffles,

You will eat first, shower second (with me, of course) and make love to me third. You're going to need all the strength you can muster. I plan on taking full advantage of my time with you. You're right, though. Albus can wait a few hours. He said so himself when I told him what we wanted.

If you can, let me know when to expect you, and I can have everything ready and waiting. I hope it's soon.

Oh! Severus ended up in the hospital wing today. This year's version of Neville Longbottom blew up his potion and Severus was hit with it. He has some major burns. I'm going down to see him later, when Poppy allows him visitors.

I hope to see you soon, love. I'm not ashamed to admit that I can't wait to have you inside of my again. I miss that…but I miss you more. Hurry home.

Love,

Harry





Dearest Harry,

I do hope that Severus is feeling better. I may not like him, but he's a valuable member of the Order and your protector when I'm not there. I'm sure that with Poppy's healing skills, he'll be glaring and snapping at his pupils in no time.

I'll be back on Friday afternoon. Expect me around two in the afternoon. My mission will be finished tomorrow, but I expect that I'll be too exhausted to Apparate without losing a part or two.

I can't wait to see you. Don't write back. I'll be there soon, and Hedwig is looking a bit put out. I hope I can stay a few days at least. Talk to Albus. ^_-

I hope you wear me out while I'm there. I miss being on the bottom as well. I want to feel you inside me. I love you, Harry.

Love,

Snuffles





My Snuffles,

How I wish you didn't have to leave. I miss you already, and you've only been gone two days. I guess I should at least be happy that Albus let you stay for three weeks. Those are three blissful weeks that I'll never forget.

Now that you're gone and not face to face with me, can you tell me why you were acting so odd? You know what I'm talking about. On the first day you were here, you acted weird, and also on the last day. What happened on those two days that have your pants in a twist? I really want to know.

Anyway, nothing much is going on here. Just the same as always. It's quiet…too quiet. Maybe the calm before the storm?

Well, I don't think I have to tell you that I miss you, but I'll do it anyway. I miss you and I love you. Write soon.

Love,

Harry





Dearest Harry,

How did I know you were going to ask that? Well, now that I can save myself the embarrassment of looking you in the face when I tell you this, I'll say it: I was jealous.

When I got to Hogwarts that first day, I saw you and Severus talking. You two were standing really close, whispering to each other, and then you kissed his cheek before he left. I never had the courage to ask why, so I ask now. What were you two doing?

On the last day, I had gone to find Remus and I found him…shoved up against the wall and being thoroughly snogged by Severus. Even worse, Remus had his hand wrapped around…nevermind. Suffice to say that it's a mental image I never wanted. Did you know about this?

Anyway, I miss you and love you. I've got to go now. Write soon, please.

Love,

Snuffles





Dearest idiot,

After I finished being angry, I laughed my arse off. How can you be jealous of Severus? You know I love you. I gave him a kiss, much to his chagrin, because he agreed to take my last class on his free time so I could see YOU.

As for Remus and Severus, yes, I knew, but I promised Remus I would say nothing. He wanted to tell you himself, and I didn't want to spoil the surprise. I guess you got a surprise, didn't you. (Yes, I'm laughing…but I know how you feel. I caught them in an even more compromising position!)

I miss you. I hope that this mission doesn't take nearly as long. I wish Albus would tell me what you're doing. I know that he can't, because it could jeopardize your safety, but still… Write soon.

Love ALWAYS,

Harry





My Harry,

I feel like a moron now. I know you love me, but I just got jealous…maybe because he's there with you and I'm not. I don't know. I do trust you, though. I never doubted your love for me. I just doubted his intentions, though I know that that's not fair.

I don't want to know what you walked in on. If Severus makes Remus happy, then I can live with that, or at least tolerate it. I just want Remus to be happy. Seeing Remus was so good. It's always too long between our meetings.

I miss sleeping with you. I miss kissing you. I miss everything about you. There, I'm getting sappy again. I'll let you go before your teeth rot. ^_- I love you.

Love always,

Idiot





Dearest Snuffles,

You can be as sappy as you want. I love hearing how you feel about me.

I don't know how to say this, so I'll just tell you. Professor Flitwick is gone. There was an attack at Hogsmeade last night, and he was killed. The attack was at The Three Broomsticks. Four other's died, and ten were badly injured, including Rosmerta. She won't walk again.

I wish you were here. I adore Severus and Remus, but their comfort doesn't have the same effect that yours does. I know that people die in wars, but…it was Flitwick. I hope you come home soon. I love you.

Love you forever,

Harry





Dearest Harry,

I am grieved to hear about Filius. He was a good man and a wonderful professor. Out here, in the middle of nowhere, I don't hear much in the way of news. What happened exactly?

I'm glad Remus and Severus are there for you, but I wish I could be there to comfort you. I know how fond you were of Filius. I wish you could comfort me as well.

So far, there haven't been any problems with the mission. I hope it stays that way. I'll come home as soon as possible. Think of me often. I love you.

Love,

Snuffles





My Snuffles,

I always think of you. You occupy my every waking thought and all my dreams. You are my life, and when this bloody war is over, we're building our home together. I can hardly wait for that day.

I just came back from Flitwick's funeral. They held it here at Hogwarts and buried him in the small cemetery by the forest. You know he didn't have any family alive. The staff and pupils were his family.

Death Eaters Apparated into Hogsmeade late Saturday night. The Three Broomsticks was one of the few places still open. They went in and attacked randomly, and then they destroyed the building. Those that survived were able to make it out before the building fell. Rosmerta was the last, and a falling beam hit her.

I'm glad your mission is going well. That means you're somewhat safe. I hope to see you soon. I love you.

Love,

Harry





My dearest Harry,

I grieve for those who lost their lives, and I am truly sorry that Rosmerta has lost the use of her legs. Give her my warmest regards. I hope that all is going well there.

For my part, I am reasonably safe. Don't worry about me. My mission will be over soon, but I have another directly after that. Albus's owl arrived just before Hedwig (who is glaring at me. I think she's starting to get irritated with us, just a bit). That means I'll be a while longer.

Are you taking care of yourself? What's happening at the school? How is teaching going? Have there been any accidents? I want to know anything and everything (especially if it involves Severus and a potion gone wrong. ^_^

I miss you, Harry. Do you know how much I wish you were here…the things I want to do to you…I love you.

Love,

Snuffles





Dearest Snuffles,

I'm glad you're safe. Not much is going on here as of the moment. Severus has had two more cauldrons blow up, but he's fine. Teaching is going well. The students are listening, though more and more of the Slytherins are being pulled out of the school each day. I worry for them. I am otherwise doing fine…and quit telling me not to worry!

What I really want to know is, what would you like to do to me? How about we play a little game to pass the time and really irritate Hedwig…a little game of verbal 'I'll show you mine if you show me yours' perhaps? If you want to play, though, you've got to start. After all you were the one that teased me with that little sentence.

I love you always,

Harry





Dearest Harry,

Again, I am safe. Don't…nevermind, I won't say it.

So you want to play, do you? I believe I can go along with that, love. Where do you want me to start? Oh, yes, I know. Let's start with the head and work our way down…

Right now I can imagine you standing in front of me, your back to my chest. I can feel you pant as I run my hands down your chest. Slowly I bring my lips to your ear and delicately nibble around the shell of your ear, only sucking your lobe into my mouth when you whimper with need. I suck on your delicious little lobe until you shiver with impatience. Then, while my hands slowly made their way underneath your shirt, I would slowly nibble a path to the base of your soft, delicate neck…

Is this what you had in mind?

Love you always,

Snuffles





Dear Tease,

Oh, you are so bad! You are! You are evil! You left me here all aroused and no one to play with!

Well, being one who loves to reciprocate, allow me to tell you what I would do to you. First of all, forget your earlobes…I'd go straight for those lips and plunder them until you growled with impatience. Then I would slowly…very slowly…unfasten the buttons to your shirt one by one, making sure that I showed complete attention to every inch of skin that is revealed. Then I would walk around you and slowly peel off your shirt, kissing my way down your shoulder blades as your enticing body was revealed to me. Then I would come around to the front again, and I would fasten onto one of your perfect little nipples, suckling at your little bud until your cock weeps with joy…

So there… I love you! Hurry home soon! I hope you are well. I miss you.

Love,

Harry





My Harry,

Now who's the tease? It's taking all of my restraint not to Apparate to Hogwarts, bend you over your desk and fuck you until you scream so loud that those poor people living in Antarctica can hear you. I'm not going to though…what I'm doing is too important, and besides that, I want to make you wait. But what I'm going to do to you…oh, you just wait!"

I hope all is going well there. Have there been any more attacks? I miss you so much. I'm sorry that this is so short, but I have to go and do my job, and I didn't want to leave Hedwig sitting around waiting for a reply, nor did I want her to go back without one. I love you. I'll be home soon.

Love always,

Snuffles





My dearest Snuffles,

I wish you were here. Oh, how I wish you were.

Ron is missing. He went out on an assignment with some Aurors, and they came home without him. The raid did not go well at all. It was a trap of some sort, and now Ron is missing. I'm scared. If you think I am, you should see Hermione. They've had to sedate her. She completely lost her grip on reality. I can only hope that they find Ron, safe and soon, because I fear for Hermione's well being. I don't think I could bear it if something happened to him.

I wish you were here. I hope you can come home soon. Keep yourself safe. Severus and Remus try, but it's you I need. It's always you that I need. Do your job and be careful. I love you so much. Never forget that.

I love you forever,

Harry





Dearest Harry,

How I wish I were there for you and for Hermione. I am on my second assignment right now, and I'll be home just as soon as it is done.

I do hope that Ron is all right, though with each passing moment that hope grows dimmer. Where was the raid, do you know? I cannot believe that they just left without trying to find him. Has anyone gone back to see if there are any signs of Ron, any clues as to what happened to him? Let me know the instant that you hear something.

I love you as well, remember that always, no matter what may happen in the future. I will never stop loving you, never. Keep yourself safe, and I promise that I will do the same. Take care of Hermione, and tell her I'll be there soon.

I love you always and forever,

Snuffles





Dear Snuffles,

No word yet on Ron. The longer we go without word, the deeper Hermione sinks into her depression. I've never seen her like this before. I never knew she could react this way. She's always been so strong, so determined. She loves Ron so much. It will kill her if it turns out that Ron is…no, I can't think that…not yet.

The raid was on Malfoy Manor. Ron's team received a tip from his brother, Percy, that there were Death Eaters seen lurking about the Manor. They went in with a team of fifteen, but there were at least three times as many Death Eaters, including Percy. I guess we've found one of our leaks at the Ministry building, haven't we?

I miss you. I love you. Come home soon.

Love,

Harry





Dearest Harry,

I'll be home in two days. I am nearly finished gathering the information needed. I can't wait to see you, to hold you in my arms and comfort you.

I wish I knew what to do about Ron. I cannot believe that Percy Weasley would betray his family. I hope he sleeps well, knowing that he's the cause of whatever is happening to his brother. But considering that he's joined Voldemort, he most likely doesn't care.

I don't think I'll ever understand what Percy was thinking. What could have persuaded him to join with Voldemort?

I promise I'll be home in two days. I love you.

Love,

Snuffles





Dearest Snuffles,

They've found Ron. He was left on the outskirts of Hogsmeade. You don't want to know what they did to him. He was, however, victim of the Cruciatus for extended periods at a time, several times. He's alive, if you want to call it that. He's like Neville's parents now. He'll never recover.

Neither will Hermione, I don't think. I don't even know where she is. She ran out of Hogwarts, once she learned that Ron was never coming back. She hexed anyone that got in her way, and Albus and Severus weren't here to stop her. Neither was I. We had to go to an emergency Order meeting. We trusted that the others would be able to handle her, but she's a very powerful witch. They said she was screaming about how our side just allows people to fall at Voldemort's hands. I don't know what she's going to do.

I can't wait for you to come home. All I want is to lie with you, even if it's just to sleep. I just want you near. Come home safe, please. I love you so much.

Love always,

Harry





Dearest Harry,

Words can't do justice to the sorrow I am feeling. I hate not being there for you at times like this.

I'm on my way home. I'll be there tomorrow morning, early. I love you. Please take care of yourself. I love you.

Love,

Snuffles





Dearest Snuffles,

I wish you could have stayed longer than just a few short days. I don't know what to do with myself. We've still have no word about Hermione. She's disappeared, and no one has any idea where she could have gone…besides us, and Severus and Remus. I think we all know what she's got herself into, and there's nothing we can do about it. I just hope that she'll be all right…eventually.

Sirius, Albus has been acting odd. I don't know what's wrong, but I know there is something going on. I wish I knew…I'm worried about him. But you know Albus…if he doesn't want to tell us, he won't!

I miss you, love. I know how important you are to the Order, but I wish you could stay here with me, where you belong. Soon… I love you.

Love,

Harry





Dear Harry,

I hope that Albus is feeling well. You must remember that he is old, and his health isn't what it once was. I do hope that he is taking care of himself.

I hope that Hermione hasn't done what we think she has, but I must say that I cannot blame her. If it were you…I might have done the same thing. All I have to say is that I do not want to be the Auror that comes face to face with her. I wish her the best, no matter what she's done.

I miss you as well. How is Remus feeling? I know he was feeling a bit under the weather, because of the full moon and all. I'm sure that Severus is taking care of him quite adequately. I know he'd never admit to it, but Severus really loves Remus. I think he'd do anything for him…much like I'd do anything for you.

I love you, Harry. Keep writing so I don't get homesick.

Love,

Snuffles





Dearest Snuffles,

Albus seems to be doing better today. I guess you were right. Being old and having all this stress and worry that Voldemort is causing has got to be hard on him. I just wish he didn't feel that he has to take it all upon himself. But what can we do? I mean, he's determined to do everything himself, if he can. Remus is also feeling well. He sends his regards.

I agree with you about Hermione. I do wish her the best, even if she has defected to the other side. I really don't want to see her die.

I must say that I really enjoyed our time together. Making love with you every night is something I could get used to…we just have to win this stupid war, so we can get on with our lives. I hope that you won't be too terribly long. I like waking up to the sensation of you sucking my cock. (And yes, I had to mention it, just to give you a visual!) Come home as soon as you can.

I love you!

Kisses and hugs,

Harry





Dear Harry,

You are an evil, evil boy. I was trying to sleep last night when Hedwig landed on top of my forehead, and when I read your letter, it took me two hours and a bout of wanking just to get that blasted image out of my mind. Luckily for me, I didn't have to get up and lurk about very early, especially since you, Severus and Remus made sure I had plenty of food and supplies to take with me.

My mission seems to be going well, although lurking about the manor of a Death Eater is not my idea of a lark. I'd much rather be in bed with you, ramming my prick up your arse, teasing your prostate over and over again as I thrust as hard as I possibly can. (Consider this payback for the last note!)

I love you. I'll see you when I can.

Love,

Snuffles





Dearest Snuffles,

I must say that was a lovely visual, but next time, I think I had better wait to open it until after dinner. I spewed pumpkin juice all over Remus, and he was none too thrilled. By the way, Severus snatched the note out of my hand, and read it. The man actually cracked a smile in front of the entire school (the children have been walking around in shock, by the way). Remus read it as well, and he wasn't so angry with me after that, considering he spewed his tea all over Severus. I really don't want to know what he did to make it up to Severus.

I'm really worried about you. I don't like it that you're so near a Death Eater's home. I know you can take care of yourself, but Ron…well, you know me. I must always worry about you.

I better go, since I have papers to grade. I love you. Be safe and come back to me soon, love.

I love you.

Love always,

Harry





Dearest Harry,

It serves Severus right to be covered in tea if he can't learn to not read other people's post. It also serves him right that the children think he's barmy for smiling. I wish I had been there to see that. I must remember to torment him with this as soon as I come home. Anyway, I'm glad that my little note was such a success. I hope you had fun with the image I set forth.

I caught my first glimpse of Voldemort last night. Let me tell you, that man-thing is ten different types of ugly, but you already know that. You got a close-up view of him in your fourth and fifth years. Now before you panic, I was in Padfoot form and I was nicely concealed, so no one could have found me. I was simply doing a little reconnaissance.

I'll be home soon. I love you.

Love,

Snuffles





Dearest Snuffles,

Albus is very ill. They've taken him to St. Mungo's. I don't know if he's going to be all right. I hope he will. It will be a huge blow to the Order if he isn't. I have this deep, nagging feeling that something bad is going to happen, and everything is going to fall apart. Of course, Severus says I'm making too much of things, and I shouldn't work myself up until we know what's going on.

I love you. Come home soon.

Love,

Harry





Dearest Harry,

Severus is right. (I never thought I'd hear myself say that!) Calm down and don't borrow trouble. How is Albus? Is he okay? Have they told you what is wrong with him?

I was scheduled to come home in about four days, but I'll be home sooner, if at all possible. I want you to stick close to Remus and Severus.

I love you. Write to me immediately, letting me know how Albus is.

Love,

Snuffles





My Snuffles,

Albus is dead. It was his heart. I guess with his age and the stress, his heart just couldn't handle it anymore.

Come home.

Love,

Harry





My Harry,

I'll be home tonight. Do not leave Severus or Remus. I'll look for you in the dungeons. I'll come in the back way.

Love,

Snuffles





Dearest Snuffles,

You've been gone for three days and the Order is still in utter chaos, even after three weeks. They still cannot agree upon a leader everyone can trust, and many doubt the loyalties of several members, including you, Remus and Severus. I've tried to talk some sense into them, but they don't listen. They are completely disregarding all of your information. They don't trust you, not without Albus. Be careful.

Severus is worried that they might do something to Remus. We have surreptitiously started stowing away supplies in a private, secluded area, just in case. We've also warded our escape passage so that only the four of us can get through. Keep your eyes open. Be careful. I love you.

Love,

Harry





Dearest Harry,

I think that what you three are doing is a brilliant idea. Make sure to store plenty of food, water and potion supplies there, especially for the Wolfsbane. Oh, and don't forget medical supplies.

I met with Charles O'Hara last night. I got the distinct feeling that he despises me. You're right about the Order. You, Remus and Severus take care of yourselves. Watch them.

I saw Hermione. She's with Voldemort now. She looks well, from what I could see.

I miss you. I love you.

Love,

Snuffles





Dearest Snuffles,

I'm glad that Hermione is still alive. I'm glad to hear from you as well. Be very careful, and hide or destroy these notes I send you. I have this feeling that they're going to come looking for you. Don't let them find you.

Don't come back here. When you're ready, let me know, and we'll set up a meeting place. Then we will show you where our new place is. You'll be safe there. Just be careful until then. I love you so much.

Love,

Harry





Dearest Harry,

I've hidden your notes in the small cave by the lake we always go to. You know the place.

I've been sitting here and thinking about why I do this, especially when everything I do is disregarded. Why do I spy when my information is not used at all? I don't know.

I'll lay low for a little while longer before coming to see you. I love you, Harry. Always. Never doubt that, no matter what. I'll see you soon.

Love,

Snuffles





Dearest Snuffles,

I don't know why I write this, since you'll never see it. They brought your body in last night. They wouldn't let me see you. They said you were tortured. They said you were raped…but my sources, which are reliable, told me that Death Eaters didn't do this…Aurors did, on orders from the Order.

They said you were a traitor, and that you went to Voldemort. We know better. Things are bad, Sirius. The Order wants all werewolves dead. Severus and Remus went into hiding. They say the werewolves are too risky. Severus and Remus are wanted men now.

I must go. Someone is coming. I'll write more later, but I don't know why.

Love,

Harry





Dearest Snuffles,

I just spent two gruelling hours under interrogation. Of course, the Veritaserum didn't work. Severus's counter-potion he invented worked splendidly. They wanted to know where Remus and Severus are. They think I don't know. We know better, don't we, love?

I miss you. My heart is dying because you're not here. I'll continue on, because I want revenge. I just need to bide my time. Things went so wrong when Albus died. You should see what's happening. Last night, during the full moon, Ministry and Order members went on werewolf hunts…Remus is fine, I checked. Now people are walking around in werewolf-skin coats. They're also going after those that do not side with them, even though these people are not siding with Voldemort. Which side is the horrid one now?

Love,

Harry





Dearest Snuffles,

I know what I must do. I've contacted Hermione, and I have a meeting with her and Draco and Lucius Malfoy later today. I've told her what happened, and what I want.

But first, I must bury your body. Tonight I will do this, at our secret meeting place. They wanted to burn your body, but I wouldn't let them. I will protect your gravesite with my life.

I must go now. Lots to do, and I really must go and see a Dark Lord about exacting my revenge. Now I know that I was wrong. There is something that would make me take Voldemort's side, something that would make me willing to join him…

I love you, forever and always,

Harry Potter-Black