Sorry Seems to Be The Hardest Word (Mr. K Harrington)

13th August 2023

Dear Mr. K Harrington,

I would like to apologise first for writing this letter on today's date. I know it is Azalea's birthday whilst I am writing this, but I know that you will not receive it until a few days later. It's Jake, Mr. Harrington... Kit, if you haven't already looked at the bottom of the letter, Jake Newbury.

The timing of all of this is terrible, I appreciate you may not read further than this, but in the hope that you are still reading, I was hoping of asking a favour of you, sir. It's been ten years, perhaps even more, since we spoke to one another, and that blame lies with me. My behaviour after the departure of Azalea was that of a young man who did not understand the world. But, enough of excuses.

I write today from a point of guilt -- I will not pretend otherwise, as I believe honesty is the best way forward here. Whilst I was away with the British Ministry recently, I was reminded of a time when Azalea and I were still together. The person I ran in to in that moment asked how Azalea and I were. As you will likely be aware, I wouldn't have the faintest idea how your daughter is getting on, and I felt a surge of guilt sweep through me after all these years.

How is Azalea getting on, Mr Harrington? I know that she asked me not to contact her, and thus I have not tried to do so, but... I hoped that perhaps you would be willing to aid me in this moment.

It should be noted, sir, that I have no intention of pushing myself back in to Azalea's life. She made her choice all those years ago, and I respect it now as deeply as I respected it then.

Should my letter not be something you care to respond to, I will understand, Mr. Harrington. My conscience is not yours to clear, but if you can help, I will be forever in your debt.

Yours faithfully,

Jake Newbury

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~ In a Relationship ~ 36 ~ Father ~ 6' ~ American Accent ~

20th August, 2023

Jake,

I must admit it took me some time to place the name, and without the mention of Azalea, I may never have remembered. Indeed it has been over a decade - a long time by all accounts. Ten years ago I had a daughter and even though she is no longer with us, I never quite stopped being her father.

Azalea passed away in December 2014, you were probably the last of her friends to see her alive. She never made it back home after leaving your shared residence in Moose Jaw. I do not say this to burden you with guilt - nor do I feel any obligation to relieve you of the guilt you feel - but to give you the facts. She left a note for me stating she would be unreachable for the next few months and that she and you had decided to go your separate ways.

I gave her space, which was perhaps the worst thing I could have done. You were just a boy she was dating, I am her father. I should have forced her to come home. But you knew Azalea, no one could exercise their will like that on my little girl.

Azalea's last gift to the world lives on in her her beautiful daughter, Mimosa. My granddaughter became my world and solace in the darkness after losing my daughter. Each day she grows more and more, and in her I see her mother all over again. Her independence, her adventurous nature, her excitement at the simple things. And yet she is her own person too. In her, life has given me another chance.

And I believe it must have given you another chance too, for so many years do not go by in pining alone, such is life. I advice you take that chance instead of trying to absolve yourself of real or imagined guilt. Your feelings can no longer help Azalea or I so any discomfort you put yourself through will only be for your own benefit.

Kit Harrington

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Sorry Seems to Be The Hardest Word (Mr. K Harrington) Rsz_rs12

27th August 2023

Dear Kit,

I wish I could thank you for your response, but your reply was not what I was expecting. I offer you my deepest sympathies for your loss, though they're much too late. The flowers will not suffice to say what I can't write down, but I hope you understand.

Mimosa, that sounds like a beautiful name. I'm sure she's as beautiful as her mother was, and I know you will love her deeply, as you did Azalea.

I won't waste another moment of your time, though. I appreciate your words, and I hope you know that if you should ever need anything, I am always willing to help your family in any way.

Jake Newbury

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~ Auror ~ Profile ~ DADA Professor ~
~ In a Relationship ~ 36 ~ Father ~ 6' ~ American Accent ~

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