23 July
Dearest Harry,
I hope this letter finds you timely, Bathilda (my dad's owl) is known for getting lost often. It's been several weeks since I've seen you last and summer started, I thought I ought to write you and see if you're well. Are you?
I've been busying myself these past few weeks with helping my dad. Ministry business and all that, chasing house elves and other magical creatures. It's not too bad since I've learned to ignore my dad's often menial comments. I think you might find him funny, though. He's alright once you get past his personality.
My mum has asked about you a few times since we were both champions. Funny how that works, doesn't feel like we're champions. I think about that a lot these days. Maybe that's why I'm really writing to you now, to see if you feel the same. Most nights I can't even sleep, I keep thinking about what could have been different.
I'll be waiting for your reply.
Cedric
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25 July
Dear Cedric,
It doesn't fail to surprise me when owls actually reach where they're going. I suppose I'm as well as can be expected. I never like summer holidays, honestly. I rarely have a thing to do with muggles here. What sorts of creatures have you seen?
Has your father stopped disliking me since the tournament has been over? I think I'd like him too, if I saw him again.
I have nightmares. Sometimes I don't want to sleep. I hate reliving that night every time I close my eyes. Do you think it'll ever go away?
Thanks. For writing me.
Harry
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27 July
Dearest Harry,
Have your other friends been writing you?
We haven't seen anything extravagant or rare, if that's what you're asking. My father mostly deals with pests and other little buggers. And yes, he knows what really happened now. You should visit one day.
I'm sorry.
I hope one day you won't see it anymore, and neither will I. I never wished anything bad upon you that night. If I could, I'd take it away.
I'll see you back at Hogwarts once summer ends, think on that before you sleep tonight.
Cedric
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29 July
Dear Cedric,
Neither Ron or Hermione have sent me a single word. I'm worried. I keep telling myself if something happened to them, someone would tell me. I'm most worried that nothing has happened to them.
