Miss Scrimgeour,

You are correct in saying that I am aware that society would likely put a mark upon me for continuing our friendship. Especially, in the manner that I have. It can be no secret to you by now that I adore you most ardently. I put you above all others and I cannot stop the fact that I feel this way. The sun, the stars, the moon - in them I see you.

I see the real you. Not the version of you that society has decided you to be. My life would be very poor without your presence even should that presence be solely through writing.

All my love,
Richard Gladstone